Digital Unit Plan Template Unit Title: Scientific Notation Content Area: Mathematics High School Algebra

CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s): CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-SSE.A.2 Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it Big Ideas: Application of Scientific Notation - Scientific notation is used in a variety of fields. Usefulness of Scientific Notation - Scientific notation serves a very practical purpose. Practicing Scientific Notation - Students will practice using scientific notation using various online interactive activities.

Name: Romeo Ancheta Grade Level: 9-12

Unit Goals and Objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of what scientific notation is and what it is used for. Apply knowledge of scientific notation by solving problems related to scientific notation. Create a digital presentation explaining scientific notation.

Unit Summary: In this unit we will cover scientific notation. Scientific notation is an important topic in Mathematics and High School Algebra(Grades 9-12). Students will learn to use scientific notation in a variety of contexts. Students will view multiple online resources regarding scientific notation. These resources include videos, quizzers and online interactive activities. Students will create a digital presentation explaining scientific notation.

Assessment Plan: Entry-Level: Scientific notation survey assessing prior knowledge Formative: Journal Teacher will check notes to monitor student progress Questioning Teacher will ask questions to probe for understanding Summative: Multimedia Presentation Students will use Power Point or Prezi to create a presentation explaining scientific notation Oral Presentation students will share their presentation with the

Quiz A short quiz will be given to check progress Sequence Diagram Students will create a sequence diagram detailing each step involved in scientific notation

Lesson 1 Student Learning Objective: Demonstrate an understanding of what scientific notation is and what it is used for. Acceptable Evidence: Students will participate in the lecture and complete guided notes. Instructional Strategies: Communication Collection Collaboration Presentation Organization Interaction Instructional Strategies: Communication Collection Collaboration Presentation Organization Interaction Instructional Strategies: Communication Collection Collaboration Presentation Organization Interaction
Lesson Activities: Teacher lecture and guided notes.

Lesson 2 Student Learning Objective: Apply knowledge of scientific notation by solving problems related to scientific notation. Acceptable Evidence: Students will complete the assigned webquest.
Lesson Activities: Webquest.

Lesson 3 Student Learning Objective: Create a digital presentation explaining scientific notation. Acceptable Evidence: Students will effectively work together and complete and present a digital presentation.
Lesson Activities: Graphic organizer and presentation.

Unit Resources:
Khan Academy Video of Scientific Notation on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6lfVUp5RW8 Khan Academy Quiz on Scientific Notation (Login with Facebook or Gmail) https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-numbers-operations/cc-8th-scientific-notation/e/scientific_notation

Online Tutorial on Scientific Notation http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/scientific-notation.html Scientific Notation Interactive Activities http://www.xpmath.com/forums/arcade.php?do=play&gameid=21 http://janus.astro.umd.edu/cgi-bin/astro/scinote.pl http://www.aaamath.com/g6_71fx1.htm Scientific Notation Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWof6knvQwE Scientific Notation Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dme-G4rc6NI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwBsL-NgkjE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwmJ5nMmigQ

Useful Websites:
Khanacademy.org Xpmath.com Janus.astro.umd.edu Aaamath.com Mathisfun.com