Ed Mense

Robert Zimmerman

Math & Science Meth.

Germaine Taggart

November 4, 1998

Teacher Information

Title of Lesson: Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius

Topics: Math: process - problem-solving

product - number sense, number operations

Science: process - using numbers, relating

product - calculating temperatures on Fahrenheit/Celsius scales

Student Level: Fifth grade

Objective(s): Academic: The students, utilizing multiplication, division, and rounding skills along with a specified equation, will convert at least two temperature readings from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

Materials: - graph paper

- overhead to demonstrate conversion process

- a piece of paper with a given temperature for each student as well as the answer to their temperature after conversion

Prerequisite Skills: The students will be able to perform basic multiplication, division, and rounding skills.

Time Required: 20-25 minutes

Teaching Procedures

Introduction of Topic: The teacher will address the students in German, tying in Social Studies to the Math & Science lesson for the day.

Review: - the teacher will discuss multiplication steps and provide an example of a multiplication problem on the overhead projector.

Strategies: - distribute a piece of graph paper to each student

- display and explain to students the equation for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius, tying this into our study of Germany

- provide an example problem for students to further their understanding of the equation's application

- give the students their first required problem on the overhead (everyone will convert the same temperature for their first attempt)

- distribute to each student a given temperature (in Fahrenheit) on a piece of paper

- each student will then work his or her problem and then bring it to the teacher to check their answer

Conclusion: Review the equation by having students convert today's temperature.

Evaluation: Academic: successful completion of two out of the three given temperatures

Extension: The students will be given the opportunity to figure the difference in currency between the United States Dollar and the German Mark (as part of the day's lesson on integrating Math, Science, and Social Studies).

Resources: Authentic