Michael J. Graham - Jonesboro, Arkansas Teacher
Lesson Plans - Google Title: iTravel Vacation Objective The students will use Google Maps and Street View to take a virtual travel adventure. The students will research their destination, plan activities, and use the student information sheet to know the parameters of their budget. Students will calculate their expenses based on their activities and not go over budget. Students will learn how to use unit rates to make sense of linear relationships and report their findings. The students will also write about their adventure making a brochure detailing the trip. Common Core State Standards Math 6 th Grade (6.RP.3a-d) Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations. Solve unit rate problems including those involving unit pricing and constant speed. For example, if it took 7 hours to mow 4 lawns, then at that rate, h...