Integration
Reading
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Algebra can be integrated into reading easily. There are a variety of different books that incorporate all different aspects of mathematics, including algebra. Math and reading can be used together in both younger and older grades. The attachments are examples of reading integration in math. One is for a second grade classroom and one is for third. Using literature to assist in mathematics instruction can be beneficial because the teacher can select books the students can relate to while providing a concrete visual example for students.
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Science
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Algebra can be integrated fairly easily into science. One way is through algebraic equations. Chemistry and physics use a lot of equations and a lot of them use variables. For example, the velocity equation is v=d÷t, where v=velocity, d=change in distance, and t=time. Most of the time two out of the three of the variables are known and you have to solve for the unknown variable. This is algebraic thinking! Some of this thinking is done at the high school level, but physics is also started in middle school.
Another way that algebra can be integrated into science is with patterns. Being able to see and make patterns is a very important part of algebraic thinking. There are lots of patterns that can be found in nature and science. You could compare it to any cycle found in nature like the rock cycle, life cycle, water cycle, day and night cycle, seasons, etc. All of these cycles have patterns. For example the water cycle has a pattern. You can start anywhere in but then the same things happen. If water evaporates, it goes up into the atmosphere, condenses, makes clouds, precipitates, and then it evaporates again. It is important for students to recognize these patterns. Doing experiments and proving a hypothesis could also be a pattern because if your experiment proves something is true, you should be able to do it over and over again and still get the same results.
Another way that algebra can be integrated into science is with patterns. Being able to see and make patterns is a very important part of algebraic thinking. There are lots of patterns that can be found in nature and science. You could compare it to any cycle found in nature like the rock cycle, life cycle, water cycle, day and night cycle, seasons, etc. All of these cycles have patterns. For example the water cycle has a pattern. You can start anywhere in but then the same things happen. If water evaporates, it goes up into the atmosphere, condenses, makes clouds, precipitates, and then it evaporates again. It is important for students to recognize these patterns. Doing experiments and proving a hypothesis could also be a pattern because if your experiment proves something is true, you should be able to do it over and over again and still get the same results.
Social Studies
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Algebra can be integrated into social studies by simply tying in different aspects (such as history, geography, or economics) into the lesson plan for either subject. By looking at the numbers of social studies, teacher can successfully integrate mathematics (specifically algebra) by using different activities that incorporate both. One method I would use would be to create study-games where students earn points by simply answering questions (that would possibly be used to "check for understanding" review) that require some background knowledge on both subjects. Each question could be worth a certain amount of points and for the teams/individuals to score those points they need to be able to add them correctly. If the teams answer incorrectly the points would be deducted by other teams.
Lessons that incorporate dates/time, comparisons, map reading, election statistics, and state/countries would also be valuable aspects that could be used jointly for each subject area and bring subjects together in a way that would make learning fun. Students would also need to think critically when creating new learning experiences.I believe that using the problem solving aspects of mathematics (using patterns, addition, constructing table/graphs, using drawings/ diagrams, or acting out) students can make authentic connections to both math and social studies, simply by the way lessons are taught by the teacher. Most importantly, integrating the two subject areas (and integration in general) will allow students to build on their prior knowledge and make connections to the real world.
Different sites for Integration (all grade range & subject areas):
- http://www.teachervision.fen.com/math/social-studies/53521.html
- http://www.mcc.cc.ms.us/techprep/lessons.htm
- http://msp.ehe.osu.edu/wiki/index.php/MSP:MiddleSchoolPortal/Connections:_Linking_Mathematics_to_Social_Studies,_Art,_and_Science#Connecting_Math_to_Social_Studies
- http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/eastdet/plans/PlanList.htm (this site integrates technology with different subject areas)
Lessons that incorporate dates/time, comparisons, map reading, election statistics, and state/countries would also be valuable aspects that could be used jointly for each subject area and bring subjects together in a way that would make learning fun. Students would also need to think critically when creating new learning experiences.I believe that using the problem solving aspects of mathematics (using patterns, addition, constructing table/graphs, using drawings/ diagrams, or acting out) students can make authentic connections to both math and social studies, simply by the way lessons are taught by the teacher. Most importantly, integrating the two subject areas (and integration in general) will allow students to build on their prior knowledge and make connections to the real world.
Different sites for Integration (all grade range & subject areas):
- http://www.teachervision.fen.com/math/social-studies/53521.html
- http://www.mcc.cc.ms.us/techprep/lessons.htm
- http://msp.ehe.osu.edu/wiki/index.php/MSP:MiddleSchoolPortal/Connections:_Linking_Mathematics_to_Social_Studies,_Art,_and_Science#Connecting_Math_to_Social_Studies
- http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/eastdet/plans/PlanList.htm (this site integrates technology with different subject areas)
Technology
Applets and iPad apps for use in the classroom
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- Illuminations web site with pan balance online manipulative http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?id=26
- http://www.educreations.com/ This iPad app can be used in a Math Workshop model. Students will have the iPads as one of their rotations. Educreations allows students to work on problems, writing their answers on the program and recording their process and talk about why they are doing what they are. These can then be saved under their name and date. The teacher can then review the educreations made that day to check if students understand the concepts.
- http://www.abcya.com/math_bingo.htm
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion-math-hungry-fish/id483049169?mt=8
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splash-math-3rd-grade-worksheets/id449564960?mt=8
- www.lumosity.com
- www.IXL.com/Math
- http://www.coolmath4kids.com/ "Parents & Teachers:
Cool Math 4 Kids is a math site specially designed for what kids like and how they learn! Math really CAN be fun and really CAN be easy to learn. One "thank-you" email I received from a parent said, "No more tears at homework time!" That's what it's all about! I've got lots of cool math lessons and cool math games on the site(s) to make math fun... So, look around... Play together and learn! HAVE FUN! Math opens doors to the future!
-------- Coolmath Karen"
- http://www.insidemathematics.org/index.php/tools-for-teachers
- http://www.k-5mathteachingresources.com/index.html
- http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra This site contains video lessons/ tutorials. This could be used to help students who are ahead of the rest of the class to get an introduction to a new topic while the teacher is working with other students.
- http://mathflix.luc.edu/
- http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/prealg/prealg03/webquest/index.php4/na/unit1 This is a webquest that can be used with students in prealgebra
- http://learnzillion.com/ This site contains lesson plans aligned with the Common Core Standards