Lesson Plan

Danielle Cancelli

Lesson: Money and Sports (El Dinero y Luce)

Length: 40 minutes

Age or Grade Level Intended: 6th Grade

Academic Standard(s):

Measurement Standard 5

6.5.10Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with money in decimal notation (Core Standard)

M6.5.1 Use simple vocabulary and phrases to label objects and concepts from other content areas.

Performance Objective(s):

The sixth graders will correctly answereight out of ten different decimal (money) problems when given a corresponding worksheet.

The sixth graders will correctly translate eight out of ten different sports vocabulary words from English to Spanish when given a corresponding worksheet.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed by the completion and correction of each problem on the worksheets. They will be evaluated by the amount of problems that are answered correctly. If the student correctly answers the problems on the worksheet, full credit will be given.

Advance Preparation by Teacher:

Materials:

Worksheets

Dry erase board

Individual dry erase boards

Dry erase markers

Preparation:

To prepare for the lesson, make sure that there are enough copies of the worksheet (worksheet is attached) and enough individual dry erase boards/markers for each student. Before the students arrive, write some sports vocabulary on the board with the Spanish translation for each word You will use theseto show the students the importance of not only sports but the importance of being knowledgeable in another language.

Procedure:

Introduction/Motivation:

Begin the lesson by reviewing the previous lessons about the different types of measurements conversions. Refresh the students’ memories on how to convert from one type of measure to another by using the conversion chart and the different sports measurements:

  • 1 foot = 12 inches
  • 1 yard = 3 feet
  • 1 mile = 1760 yards
  • 1 kilometer = 1000 meters
  • Football Field = 100 yards
  • Basketball Court = 94 feet long
  • Nascar Indy 500 race = 500 miles
  • Baseball field from home plate to first base = 90 feet

Discuss with the students that managing money is an important aspect in the real world. Ask the students why they think managing money is so important in sports. Ask them why it is important to incorporate the Spanish language and why Spanish is important in sports. Discuss with the students the translation chart of the different sports terms that are on the board (given below in the Step-by-Step Plan). Answer any questions they may have regarding those problems or the information that you covered.

Step-by-Step Plan:

  1. Write a translation chart on the board of different sports terms and the English to Spanish translation of that word (Bloom Level I Knowledge).
  • Sports – Deportes
  • Football – Fútbol
  • Baseball – Béisbol
  • Tennis – Tenis
  • Basketball – Baloncesto
  • Gymnastics – Gimnasia
  • Volleyball –Voleibol
  • Money – Dinero
  1. With the words written on the board, say each word and allow the students to repeat after you (Gardner Verbal/Linguistic). Make sure they understand the difference between each word and the translation of each word (Bloom Level I Knowledge).
  2. Tell the students that managing money is an important aspect of sports. Ask the students why they think that is (Gardner Interpersonal)(Bloom Level II Comprehension). Help them to understand that without being able to make money and manage that money, sports would not be as structured and popular as they are today.
  3. Show the students the correct way to add and subtract decimals (money). Make sure they know to line up the decimals each time.
  4. Show the students the correct way to multiply decimals (money). Make sure that they know they do not have to line up the decimal the same way.
  5. Show the students the correct way to divide decimals (money). Make sure that they know they have to move the decimal over so that it is at the end of the dividend, and that they move the decimal the same amount for the divisor.
  6. Do several examples so that they understand the concept.
  7. Ask the class if they have any questions about adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing decimals.
  8. Pass out a dry erase board and dry erase marker to each student.
  9. Give the students different scenarios using sports terms (often switching out the English terms for the Spanish translation) and have the students use the dry erase boards to work out the problems (ex-During a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks, the stadium made $15,000 in ticket sales, $2458.77 in beverage sales, and $8436.95 on t-shirt sales. What is the total amount of money made at the stadium?) (Bloom Level III Application) (Gardner Spatial). Let them hold up their answers when they are finished and check to make sure they are all correct. Do this step several times until you are sure the students understand the concept of manipulating decimals and money amounts. Once finished, have the students put the dry erase boards and markers away.
  10. Pass out the worksheets to the students and go over the directions with them so they know what is expected.
  11. Have the students complete the worksheet (Gardner Intrapersonal) based on what they have learned and assist those who need help (Bloom Level III Application) (Gardner Logical/Mathematical).

Closure:

At the end of class, ask the students if they have any questions or need help with understanding how to convert measurements. If they do need help, spend the last amount of class time working with them. If they do not need help, review what the students learned throughout the class by asking them why managing moneyis important in sports and what some of the different English to Spanish translations are(Bloom Level VI Evaluation).

Self-Reflection:

Was I prepared for the lesson?

Were the students engaged?

What could I have done to improve the lesson?

Did the students easily understand the instructions?

Was there enough time given to complete the lesson?

Did the students learn from the lesson?

Do the students understand the concept of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals?

Do the students understand the importance of money management in sports?

Do the students remember some of the English to Spanish translations of different sports vocabulary?

Adaptations/Enrichment:

Student with ADHD:

  • The hands-on activity will help the student with ADHD stay focused and interested in the lesson.
  • The directions are also brief and to the point. That way the student will be able to keep their focus on the directions and completely understand what they have to do.
  • The lesson includes both verbal and written directions, which means the student has more than one way of receiving information. If he/she doesn’t hear all of the information that is verbally given, there is also written directions that may be followed.
  • Positive reinforcement will also help the student with ADHD because it will give encouragement, if needed.

Student with Learning Disabilities:

  • The classroom will be neatly organized and rid of all types of distractions in order to help the student with LD focus on his/her learning.
  • He/she will be seated either near the teacher or a peer assistant so that the lesson is more understandable and help is nearby, if needed.
  • The student may also be placed closer to the board in order to make sure he/she can see the information that is being given.
  • A daily schedule will be written on the board so the student can be prepared and can know what is expected each day.

Behavioral Disorders:

  • For a student with behavioral disorders, positive behaviors will be praised and inappropriate behaviors won’t be acknowledged.
  • Classroom rules will be posted and discussed so that he/she knows what is expected.
  • A positive classroom atmosphere will be established so that the student feels comfortable and not as willing to cause behavior problems.
  • The student’s feelings will be validated to make him/her feel important.

Gifted and Talented Students:

  • There will be an option for any student who is gifted and talented to meet outside of class and receive any information that they would like in order to allow for more in-depth knowledge.
  • There may also be a set of more advanced problems to allow these students to have more of a challenge.
  • These students may also use their knowledge to help other students that may need extra help.

Name ______

Money and Sports

  1. During a football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears, the stadium made $24,847.77 in ticket sales, $10,875.56 in food sales, and $8473.25 in apparel sales. What is the total amount of money that was made by the stadium?
  1. At a baseball game, it costs $3.50 for a hotdog, 1.25 for a drink, and .85 for a candy bar. You are sent to get food for your family. Your list consists of 4 hotdogs, 2 drinks, and 3 candy bars. How much money will the total be?
  1. If a ticket to attend the IndianaPacers’ game costs $23.54, how much would it cost to buy 3 tickets to the game?
  1. A stadium vendor made $4235.86 in one night. There are 12 workers. If the money is divided up evenly between each worker, how much would each worker get?
  1. The total amount made in one night at a hockey game was $12,852.54. The total included ticket sales, food sales, and apparel sales. If the amount made from food sales was $3,554.23 and the amount made from apparel sales was $756.84, how much money was made from ticket sales?
  1. You decide you want to go bowling with your friends this weekend. It costs $2.50 for each game and you always play 3 games. If you have $5.25, how much more money do you need to get before you can go?
  1. In order to join the school volleyball team you have to pay for the uniforms, game fees, and traveling fees. The total amount for uniforms is $152.35, the total for game fees is 35.16, and the total for traveling fees is 132.81. How much will it cost you to join the team?
  1. It costs $45.75 to enter into a basketball tournament. If there are 5 people on your team, how much would each player need to pay in order to enter the tournament?
  1. You decide you want to go on a ski trip. The entrance to the ski slopes costs $24.50 per person. Ski rentals cost $15.98. How much money total will it costs for you and one other friend go on a ski trip?
  1. You are on the school’s swim team. Your coach tells the swimmers that for every 2 laps you swim, he will donate $1.50 to the local children’s hospital. If you swim 24 laps, how much will your coach donate?

Name ______

Sports (Deportes)

Directions: Given is the English word for a sport or money term. Give the correct Spanish translation.

  1. Football –
  1. Baseball –
  1. Basketball –
  1. Volleyball –
  1. Money –