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Students will describe the effects that technological
change have on occupations, the advantages and disadvantages of cell phone
use and, using a worksheet, compute the differences in cell phone
plans. |
Primary Learning Outcomes
What are the effects that technological change, such as the
cell phone, have on occupations? What are the advantages and disadvantages to
this new technology? How do you compare different cell phone plans and figure
the cost for cell phone use?
Additional Learning Outcomes
Assessed QCC Standards:
Grade: 7
Guidance
B. Educational and Occupational Exploration
8
Topic: Understanding how work relates to the needs and functions of the
economy and society.
Standard: Describe the importance of work to society. Describe the
relationship between work and economic and societal needs. Describe the economic
contributions workers make to society. Describe the effects that societal,
economic, and technological change have on occupations.
Grade: 7
Mathematics
Number Sense & Numeration; Fractions & Decimals
30
Topic: Computation, Mental Computation, Properties of Real
Numbers
Standard: Applies
properties of addition and multiplication to facilitate computation,
particularly mental computation.
Problem Solving
1
Topic: Problem
Solving Strategies, Reasoning, Estimation Strategies, Mental
Computation
Standard: Solves
problems, reasons, and estimates throughout mathematics. - Selects and uses
problem-solving strategies such as reading the problem, drawing a picture or
diagram, using trial and error, making a table or chart, looking for patterns,
making a simpler problem and then generalizing, working backwards, etc. -
Selects and uses appropriate tools (such as mental computation, calculators,
manipulative materials, paper and pencil, computer) in solving problems. - Uses
appropriate estimation strategies (such as front-end, breaking numbers apart,
compatible numbers, guess and check, clustering, rounding, compensation) to
check the reasonableness of results. - Solves nonroutine problems for which the
answer is not obvious. - Relates concepts and skills to practical
applications.
38
Topic: Problem
Solving Strategies
Standard: Selects and uses appropriate problem-solving strategies to solve
single- and multiple-step problems.
40
Topic: Percent
Standard: Solves practical problems using percents (e.g., sales tax, sale
price and commission, discounts).
Whole Number Computation; Estimation; Whole Number
Operations
14
Topic: Whole
Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Computation, Problem Solving
Standard: Uses addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division (interpreting remainders in context of problem) in
computation and problem solving with whole numbers, fractions, and
decimals.
Procedures/Activities
Step:
1 Duration: 10 min.
Discuss with students how cellular phone technology has
changed the way we work. Survey the class to find examples (e.g., mobility and
accessablity, time saving, aid in emergency situations, flexibility in work,
enhanced features for email and internet access). Discuss the changes in
lifestyle, good and bad, cell phones have made (e.g., stay in touch, safety, new
legislation on phone use in automobiles, in public places, hospitals, etc.).
Survey the class on their own family's cell phone use.
Step: 2 Duration: 10 min.
Discuss with students how cell phone technology has led to new
businesses and competition between companies to provide better service and gain
more customers. They offer a variety of plans, services, coverage and penalties
which can be very confusing. How can you decide which is the best
plan?
Step: 3 Duration: 15
min.
Distribute the Cell Phone Plans worksheet, go over the
directions, answer any questions and have students complete the
worksheet.
Attachments for Step 3
Title: Cell Phone Service Handout Answer Key
FileName: Cell Phone Service Handout Answer
Key.htm
Description: Provides answers to the word problems.
Title: Cell Phone Service Handout FileName: Cell Phone Service Handout.htm
Description: Print and
copy for each student.
Step:
4 Duration: 10 min.
Once students have completed the worksheet discuss their
results.
Materials and Equipment
writing materials, handout
Standards (Local and/or National)
Total Duration
45 min.
Technology Connection
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their worksheets.
Extension
Remediation
Accommodation
Modification
For students with significant disabilities, what changes can
be made in instruction and teaching delivery to allow students to participate in
classroom instruction while working on IEP objectives and off grade level QCC
standards. Below are suggested modifications correlated to the procedures of
this lesson plan.
