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Emily Slaughenhaupt and Ashley Cassano

March 31, 2015

Lesson Title: Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere


Grade Level: 4th Math and Science
Common Core Practice Standards:

CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively


CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP4 Model with Mathematics
CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP6 Attend to Precision

Common Core Science Standards

3.2.4.A1. Identify and classify objects based on their observable and measurable physical
properties.

Common Core Math Standards

2.2.4.A. Develop fluency in the use of basic facts for the four operations.
2.2.4.B. Multiply single- and double-digit numbers and divide by single digit
numbers, add and subtract fractions with like denominators, and add and
subtract decimals.
2.3.4.A. Use concrete objects to demonstrate an understanding of
measurement quantities (e.g., length, weight, temperature).
2.3.4.B. Select and use appropriate tools and units for measuring quantities
(e.g., length, time, weight, temperature).
2.3.4.F. Estimate and verify measurements of length, perimeter, area, weight,
capacity, temperature, and time.
2.4.4.B. Recognize and use precise language to describe connections
between mathematical ideas.

NCTM

Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three- dimensional geometric shapes
and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships.
Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.

Objectives:

-Students will be able to define the diameter, radius and circumference of a circle
-Students will be able to find the measurements of the diameter, radius and
circumference of a circle using a string and a ruler
-Students will be able to identify the different relationships of the
diameter, radius and circumference of a circle
-Students will be able to define pi
-Students will be able to solve for the diameter, radius circumference

Emily Slaughenhaupt and Ashley Cassano


March 31, 2015

Motivation: So, who likes bubbles? Does anyone like to play with bubbles? Because I know I
sure like to! Does anyone think that they can touch a bubble or even hold
it?

Transition:
would like
clips on

Today we will not only be playing with bubbles but we will be talking about
many different mathematical terms that may be new to you. But first I
to pair everyone into groups, go over everything and watch a couple short
the activities we will be doing.

Procedure:

-Group students
-Present SMART Notebook presentation
-Explain the procedure for blowing the bubbles and finding the data
-Demonstrate/show videos of what the students will be doing
-The students will do the Hemisphere trick, the Little-Bubble Hemispheres
in Bigger-Bubble Hemispheres trick, and the Caterpillar trick.
-Distribute the practice sheet and materials needed to do the activity
-Walk around, assist, and ask/answer questions

Hemisphere: Wet the surface of the desk/plate with some of the bubble solution. Wet one end
of a straw in the bubble solution. Hold the end of the straw slightly above the pans surface and
blow gently. After blowing a bubble the size of a tennis ball, gently withdraw the straw and pop
it to leave your ring to measure.

Little-Bubble Hemispheres in Bigger-Bubble Hemispheres: Follow the same approach as in


the hemisphere trick, but instead of taking the straw out when youve blown the first bubble,
push the straw down into the bubble solution and start again. How many inner bubbles can you
make?

Caterpillar: Put together several hemispheres. Try to start small and end small, with them all in
a line. Its harder than you think!

Emily Slaughenhaupt and Ashley Cassano


March 31, 2015

Transition: Okay class, were almost out of time for today. If everyone could start to quietly
clean up their things and please throw them in the trash. While were doing this lets do a quick
review of the things we learned today!

Closure: (Review)
-What is the formula for circumference?
C=2*pi*r
-When the circumference of our bubbles changed, did the value of pi change?
No, the value of pi never changes. The only changing values are
the diameter, radius and circumference.
-How are a radius and diameter related?
The diameter of a circle is twice of its radius.
-What is Pi?
Pi is the ratio of a circles circumference to its diameter.
-How can you represent Pi?
3.14,
-What was your favorite activity from today?
*Students answers will vary.*

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