Introduction

Preparing for field trip to King’s Dominion

Go over information students will need for the trip
90 minutes
AII/T.8 The student will recognize multiple representations of functions (linear,
quadratic, absolute value, step, and exponential functions) and convert
between a graph, a table, and symbolic form. A transformational approach to
graphing will be employed through the use of graphing calculators.
T.9 The student will identify, create, and solve practical problems involving triangles.
Techniques will include using the trigonometric functions, the Pythagorean
Theorem, the Law of Sines, and the Law of Cosines.

Cognitive Objectives

The students will understand the rules and regulations of the amusement park, the school,
and the class itself in order to have a successful field trip. The students will practice
graphing linear and quadratic functions and using trigonometric functions in real world
applications in order to use their skills on the trip.

Materials, Technology and Advanced Preparation

Video of the amusement park, field trip packets for each student

Teaching and Learning Sequence

Introduction/Anticipatory Set: As class settles down, instructor will show the video of
King’s Dominion and hand out field trip packets, which include the rules. The instructor
will ask the students to guess what some of the rules might be for the park and the
instructor will write them on the white board, starring very important ones. Then she will
show the students where in the packet they can find the rules and go over them with the
students one more time, to ensure that they understand. Students will have the chance to
ask any questions they have about the rules or what will happen during the trip. This
should take approximately 30-40 minutes.

Lesson Development: The instructor then will have a packet of problems for the students
to complete in small groups using the SOL’s listed above and applying the problems to
amusement park rides. The students also will have an opportunity to create their own
problem and present it to the class. This should take another 30-40 minutes.

Closure: The instructor will go over what to bring on the field trip one more time, in case
the students did not completely understand the first time. The students will have another
opportunity to ask any questions and tie up any loose ends for themselves.

Homework
Read over field trip packet
Assessment

Formative: The instructor will judge how well students are comprehending directions for
the field trip by asking them to repeat rules and specific instructions for the trip and
monitor which students are asking the most questions and which do not seem to be
paying attention. The classwork will determine the students’ comprehension level of the
material that will be covered on the trip and the teacher will have an opportunity to go
over material that may be confusing to some students when walking around the room
during the group work.

Summative: The students will have an assignment to turn in after the field trip that will be
graded based on effort and accuracy. The SOL material will be covered on a unit test.

References

Appended Materials
Instructional Content and Strategies organizer
Review Packet
Field Trip Packet