Intel® Teach Program
Essentials Course
Unit Plan Template
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Unit Author
First and Last Name
Sookki Bach
School District
Chicago Public Schools
School Name
Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy
School City, State
Chicago, Illinois
Unit Overview
Unit Title
How much does it cost?
Unit Summary
Subject Area
Mathematics
Grade Level
Grades 7-8
Approximate Time Needed
Unit Foundation
Targeted Content Standards and Benchmarks
Illinois Learning Standards
6.B.3a Solve practical computation problems involving whole numbers, integers and rational
numbers.
6.C.3a Select computational procedures and solve problems with whole numbers, fractions,
decimals, percents and proportions.
6.C.3b Show evidence that computational results using whole numbers, fractions, decimals,
percents and proportions are correct and/or that estimates are reasonable.
6.C.3b Show evidence that computational results using whole numbers, fractions, decimals,
percents and proportions are correct and/or that estimates are reasonable.
Learning and Innovation Skills
Creativity and Innovation
 Demonstrating originality and inventiveness in work (on-line stores)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
 Making complex choices and decisions
 Understanding the interconnections among systems
 Identifying and asking significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to
better solutions
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
Framing, analyzing and synthesizing information in order to solve problems and answer
questions
Communication and Collaboration
 Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through speaking and writing
 Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams
 Exercising flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to
accomplish a common goal
 Assuming shared responsibility for collaborative work
ISTE’s Educational Technology Standards for Students
Information, Media and Technology Skills
Media Literacy
 Understanding how media messages are constructed, for what purposes and using which
tools, characteristics and conventions.
ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Literacy
 Using technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information,
and the possession of a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding
the access and use of information
Life and Career Skills
Flexibility and Adaptability
 Adapting to varied roles and responsibilities
 Working effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities
Initiative and Self-Direction
 Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs
 Demonstrating commitment to learning as a lifelong process
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
 Working appropriately and productively with others
 Leveraging the collective intelligence of groups when appropriate
Productivity and Accountability
 Setting and meeting high standards and goals for delivering quality work on time
 Demonstrating diligence and a positive work ethic (e.g., being punctual and reliable)
Leadership and Responsibility
 Using interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal
 Leveraging strengths of others to accomplish a common goal
 Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior
 Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind
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Source: Partnership for 21st Century Skills (www.21stcenturyskills.org). Used with permission.
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Curriculum-Framing Questions
Essential
How does math impact my life?
Question
Unit
Questions
Why should I be able to calculate sale discounts and taxes? How will it impact
me if mistakes on sale discounts are made?
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What procedures should I take to find out discount amounts, discounted
prices, tax amounts, and final costs? How can I estimate final costs mentally?
In the real world, what steps does commercial business take in order to
calculate final costs? Does it add sale taxes before or after discounted prices?
If the commercial business adds sale taxes before discounted prices, is it
ethical?
Content
Questions
Assessment Plan
Assessment Timeline
Before project work begins
 Questioning
 KWL Chart
 Teacher Checkins
Students work on projects
and complete tasks
 Presentation
Scoring Guide
 Journals
 Brochure
Rubric
After project work is
completed
 Presentation
Scoring Guide
 Brochure
Rubric
 Feedback Form
 Questioning
Assessment Summary
Unit Details
Prerequisite Skills
Instructional Procedures
Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction
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Special Needs
Students
Nonnative
Speakers
Gifted/Talented
Students
Materials and Resources Required For Unit
Technology – Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)
Camera
Laser Disk
VCR
Computer(s)
Printer
Video Camera
Digital Camera
Projection System
Video Conferencing Equip.
DVD Player
Scanner
Other
Internet Connection
Television
Technology – Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)
Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Web Page Development
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
Word Processing
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Other
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM
Printed Materials
Supplies
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Internet Resources
http://educate.intel.com/en/AssessingProjects/AssessmentStrategies/Gaugin
gStudentNeeds/ap_kwl.htm
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/MathSSTwoMarkupAndDiscountLessons7.h
tm
Other Resources
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