Format
1. Discussion of Thanksgiving Traditions
2. Collaborative Estimation Group Activity
a. Estimate corn kernels
b. Estimate length of a corn cob using candy
3. Student literature for enjoyment--The Plump and Perky Turkey by Teresa Bateman
4. Interactive wrap-up game for review
Objectives
-define estimation
-estimate the number of corn kernels in a bowl
-adjust the estimation after counting out a few kernels
-estimate the length of a corncob using candy
-work together in their group to arrive at a single estimation
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National Technology Standards
Grades K-12
NT.K-12.1-Basic Operations and Concepts
•Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
•Students are proficient in the use of technology.
NT.K-12.2 -Social, Ethical and Human Issues
•Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
•Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
NT.K-12.3-Technology Productivity Tools
•Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
NT.K-12.4-Technology Communication Tools
•Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
•Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
NT.K-12.5 -Technology Research Tools
•Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
•Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
NT.K-12.6 -Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
•Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
•Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
State Standards
Ohio Educational Standards and Grade level Indicators:
Grade 1 Math:
Number, Number Sense and Operations
5. Use place value concepts to represent whole numbers using numerals, words, expanded notation and physical models with ones and tens.
Measurement
5. Estimate and measure lengths using non-standard and standard units; i.e., centimeters, inches and feet.
Grade 2 Math:
Number, Number Sense and Operations
13. Estimate the results of whole number addition and subtraction problems using front-end estimation, and judge the reasonableness of the answers.
Measurement
2. Establish personal or common referents for units of measure to make estimates and comparisons; e.g., the width of a finger is a centimeter, a large bottle of soda pop is 2 liters, a small paper clip weighs about one gram.
7. Make and test predictions about measurements, using different units to measure the same length or volume.
Grade 3 Math:
Number, Number Sense and Operations
15. Evaluate the reasonableness of computations based upon operations and the numbers involved (e.g., considering relative size, place value and estimates).
Measurement
2. Establish personal or common referents to include additional units; e.g., a gallon container of milk; a postage stamp is about a square inch.
Data Analysis and Probability
1. Collect and organize data from an experiment, such as recording and classifying observations or measurements, in response to a question posed.
Grade 1 Language Arts:
Phonemic Awareness, Word Recognition and Fluency
2. Identify and complete rhyming words and patterns.
Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Strategies Standard
4. Visualize the information in texts, and demonstrate this by drawing pictures, discussing images in texts or dictating simple descriptions.
6. Compare information (e.g., recognize similarities) in texts using prior knowledge and experience.
9. Monitor comprehension of orally read texts by asking and answering questions.
Grade 2 Language Arts:
Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Strategies Standard
3. Visualize the information in texts and demonstrate this by drawing pictures, discussing images in texts or writing simple descriptions.
6. Recall the important ideas in fictional and non-fictional texts.
8. Answer literal, simple inferential and evaluative questions to demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate print texts and electronic and visual media.