D.+Brainstorming


 * Lesson plan – How TO Brainstorm Research Topics **
 * Background **
 * When selecting a research topic one must be careful of a few issues. Remember do not dive right into any topic without doing some preliminary background research. Not all topics are viable nor worthy of research because they may lack depth and have inadequate resources. Pick something that is important to not only you but others as well. If you do this your topic will have viability and appeal. Star wide before you narrow your topic. It is important to examine all possibilities an idea may take you before you settle into a course of action. Locate adequate resources and make sure they pass our litmus test for validity and accuracy. Lastly, keep perspective while you are developing. It is very easy to become unfocused and lose sight of your objective. **

Objectives: Students will brainstorm an approach to researching topics. Students will make a list of ten things to do researching a topic. Students will critically analyze web resources to evaluate their effectiveness.

Standards: 1.2.B: Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced. 2.1: Determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness.

Procedure: 1. Use a preferred search engine to find 5 websites on brainstorming research topics 2. Students will individually generate a list of 5 things important when brainstorming a research topic and cite each internet source 3. Small group work – students will use individual lists to create a list of ten things students should do when brainstorming research topics and provide examples for all 10 (all websites used to be cited). 4. Discussion – students and groups will share what they have found and share their lists

Assessment: lists and class discussion, work in groups, participation

Materials: Lists, websites, computers with internet access

Objectives: Students will use the web to find jobs that do not use math or use little math. Students will make a list of the jobs the find and graph their average salaries. Students will write an essay chronicling their findings. Is math important? Why or why not? What kinds of jobs are available that do not use math? What does the mean salary of these jobs suggest about math overall? What do you want to be when you enter the work world? How much of your desired profession requires math?
 * Lesson plan – Why is Math Important **
 * Background **
 * Math is regarded as the worlds most used subject. Most careers require math to be used at some point, and for the few careers that don’t require it those people usually need it for their individual finance. When being taught math students almost never see the purpose and discipline math gives. For example, math students learn skills important to everyday life like problem solving and the ability to take problems and break them down into steps to be completed for a larger task. Math students gain rationale and the ability to critically think and solve problems on their own. **

Standards: 1.2: Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced. 2.1: Determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness.

Procedure: 1. Compile a list of ten professions that use no math or little math. Research to be completed on the web. 2. Write a brief explanation as to why you categorized that particular job as such or where you got your information from. 3. In groups briefly discuss your findings 4. Graph the salaries of all the jobs you listed 5. In essay form record your findings and be sure to touch on the questions listed above. Assessment: lists and class discussion, work in groups, participation, essays, graphs

Materials: Lists, websites, computers with internet access

WEBSITES TO USE [] []

Now that you have finished brainstorming and are ready to begin your research click on the link for E. Seeking Information.