Name of Lesson Plan: Mighty M&M Math

URL: http://mighty-mm-math.caffeinated.org/main.htm

Grade Level: 5-7

Summary:This lesson uses a hands on approach to teach fractions, decimals and percents. The students physically manipulate the M & M's in order to learn the topic. It has a high motivation level and the learning is meaningful.

This lessons contains the following:	Yes	No
Has purposeful and meaningful objectives	X
Actively involves the learner	X
Uses critical thinking skills	X
Encourages collaboration	X
Incorporates technology		X
Promotes multiple ways of thinking	X
Promotes problem-solving	X
Possesses motivational qualities	X
Promotes a hands-on approach	X

Name of Lesson Plan: Probability the Study of Chance

URL: http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/math/cecmath/cecmath015.html

Grade Level: 5-12

Summary: This lesson uses the game paper, rock, scissors to help teach probability and statistics. The students are highly motivated because they like to play the game. It also encourages collaboration and the idea of working together.

This lessons contains the following:	Yes	No
Has purposeful and meaningful objectives	X
Actively involves the learner	X
Uses critical thinking skills	X
Encourages collaboration	X
Incorporates technology		X
Promotes multiple ways of thinking	X
Promotes problem-solving	X
Possesses motivational qualities	X
Promotes a hands-on approach	X

Name of Lesson Plan: Probability spreadsheets

URL: http://www.lessonplanspage.com/MathCIProbSpreadsheets6HS.htm

Grade Level:

Summary: This lesson combines hands-on experiments and Microsoft Excel in order to teach data collection, probability, and graphing. It forces the students to use higher level thinking skills.

This lessons contains the following:	Yes	No
Has purposeful and meaningful objectives	X
Actively involves the learner	X
Uses critical thinking skills	X
Encourages collaboration	X
Incorporates technology	X
Promotes multiple ways of thinking	X
Promotes problem-solving	X
Possesses motivational qualities	X
Promotes a hands-on approach	X

Name of Lesson Plan: Pop Clock

URL: http://www.crpc.rice.edu/CRPC/GT/sboone/Lessons/Titles/popclock.html

Grade Level: 8-12

Summary: The students use real life data in order to evaluate and make predictions. The use of the Internet will motivate the students through the learning process.

This lessons contains the following:	Yes	No
Has purposeful and meaningful objectives	X
Actively involves the learner	X
Uses critical thinking skills	X
Encourages collaboration	X
Incorporates technology	X
Promotes multiple ways of thinking	X
Promotes problem-solving	X
Possesses motivational qualities		X
Promotes a hands-on approach	X

Name of Lesson Plan: The Factor Game

URL: http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/lessonplans/msmp
/factor/factor_procedure.shtm

Grade Level: 7-8

Summary: An excellent lesson that helps spice up a rather dull topic. Students use critical and higher level thinking skills during the lesson. Motivation is achieved by having a sense of competition among the students.

This lessons contains the following:	Yes	No
Has purposeful and meaningful objectives	X
Actively involves the learner	X
Uses critical thinking skills	X
Encourages collaboration	X
Incorporates technology		X
Promotes multiple ways of thinking	X
Promotes problem-solving	X
Possesses motivational qualities	X
Promotes a hands-on approach	X