Lesson+6

Lesson //6// :

Title of lesson: Prediction and Statistics

Description of lesson: In this lesson, I will explain the terms certain, likely, and unlikely. We will discuss the ways that you can use data to predict outcomes of events. Also, we will discuss the amount of data necessary to make good predictions //.//

Assignment: For three days prior to the lesson, the students will record observations about the weather. After the lesson, I will ask the students to make predictions of behavior or patterns that might happen in the classroom. For their homework assignment, they will take their weather observations and make a podcast predicting tomorrow’s weather.

Resources/materials needed: Weather observations, computer, internet connection, the website [], and my example: media type="custom" key="9071098"

Technology reflection: This assignment gives students a chance to demonstrate their vocabulary knowledge and ability to analyze data in a safe environment. I think podcasts are particularly good for students who might be shy or get stage fright in front of the class. This way they can use the vocabulary and I can assess them without any fear.

Evaluation: I think I can observe any difficulties with the vocabulary during our discussion time about our daily routines. I am a little concerned that the students might simply use the television news forecast to make their predictions instead of analyzing their observations. I need to be sure that they understand I will be displeased with any shortcuts.