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Drip, Drip, Drip or the Case of the Leaky Faucet

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Standard: Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate

Outcomes Students will gather scientific data and be able to utilize the data to generalize the results over a long period of time.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors:
     Science , Math
Roles:
     Family, Worker, Community Member
Program Type(s)
     ABE, GED, Family Literacy, Urban, Rural
NRS Learner levels (ABE/GED)
      2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Time frame:
      Three 60 minute sessions
Technology Integration
K-W-L Teaching Strategy

Keywords

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Science

Science > water

Math

Math > measurement

Standard: Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate

Component of Performance	How activity addresses component
Understand, interpret, and work with pictures, numbers, and symbolic information.	Students will use appropriate tools to measure quantities of liquids.






Apply knowledge of mathematical concepts and procedures to figure out how to answer a question, solve a problem, make a prediction, or carry out a task that has a mathematical dimension	Students will analyze data to understand the cost of a leaky faucet.






Define and select data to be used in solving the problem	Students will select data to use to calculate the total gallons of water lost from a drip.






Determine the degree of precision required by the situation	Students will decide when it is appropriate to round off data when calculating water use over long periods of time (month, year).






Solve problem using appropriate quantitative procedures and verify the results are reasonable	Students will demonstrate the ability to calculate water usage.






Communicate results using a variety of mathematical representations, including graphs, charts, tables, and algebraic models	Students will complete a table on water availability.

Purposeful, Transparent, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent
The students will answer many of their W (wonder) questions from the K-W-L activity through the discussions and activities.

Contextual
Students will easily be able to relate this lesson to their household water use and how it affects the cost of their water.

Building Expertise
The lesson builds student knowledge on water conservation, and increases their ability to analyze data from and experiment.

Lesson Designer
Paula Mullet
WilloughbyEastlake
(216) 3822820
prmullet@att.net