Constructive Learning: Infusion Level

(K-4 Lesson)

Arizona Road Trip
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Grade Level
4
Classroom Configuration:
  • Whole group instruction, using a projector and / or interactive white board
  • Whole group activity, with small groups using mobile laptops simultaneously
  • Small group, using classroom computers or mobile laptops as rotating stations
Arizona State Content Standards
  • Math
    • Strand 1: Number and Operations
      • Concept 2: Numerical Operations
        • PO 1: Add and subtract decimals through hundredths including money to $1000.00 and fractions with like denominators.
        • PO 2: Use multiply strategies to multiply whole numbers, two-digit by two-digit and multi-digit by one-digit.
      • Concept 3: Estimation
        • PO 2: Make estimates appropriate to a given situation or computation with whole numbers and fractions.
    • Strand 2: Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics
      • Concept 1: Data Analysis (Statistics)
        • PO 1: Collect, record, organize, and display data using double bar graphs, single line graphs, or circle graphs.
        • PO 2: Formulate and answer questions by interpreting and analyzing displays of data, including double bar graphs, single line graphs, or circle graphs.
    • Strand 3: Patterns, Algebra, and Functions
      • Concept 3: Algebraic Representations
        • PO 2: Create and solve one-step equations that can be solved using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers.
  • Social Studies
    • Strand 4: Geography
      • Concept 1: The World in Spatial Terms
        • PO 1: Use different types of maps to solve problems (i.e., road map–distance, resource maps–products, historical maps–boundaries, thematic map–climates).
        • PO 7: Locate physical and human features in Arizona using maps, illustrations, or images:
          • physical (e.g., Grand Canyon, Mogollon Rim, Colorado River, Gila River, Salt River)
          • human (e.g., Phoenix, Yuma, Flagstaff, Tucson, Prescott, Hoover Dam, Roosevelt Dam)
      • Concept 2: Places and Regions
        • PO 3: Locate the landform regions of Arizona (plateau, mountain, desert) on a map.
    • Strand 5: Economics
      • Concept 1: Foundations of Economics
        • PO 1: Explain the decision for a personal spending choice.
Arizona Educational Technology Standards (2009)
  • Strand 1: Creativity and Innovation
    • Concept 1: Knowledge and Ideas
      • PO 1: Evaluate information to generate ideas and processes.
    • Concept 4: Original Works
      • PO 1: Analyze information using digital creativity tools to create original works and express ideas.
      • PO 2: Use digital collaborative tools to analyze information to produce original works and express ideas.
  • Strand 2: Communication and Collaboration:
    • Concept 1: Effective Communications and Digital Interactions
      • PO 1: Communicate digitally with others by selecting and using a variety of appropriate communication tools.
    • Concept 2: Digital Solutions
      • PO 1: Contribute to a cooperative learning project and demonstrate effective group behaviors while using digital collaborative resources.
  • Strand 3: Research and Information Literacy
    • Concept 1: Planning
      • PO 1: Determine key words for use in information searches.
    • Concept 2: Processing
      • PO 5: Follow copyright laws when using text, images, videos and/or other sources and obtain permission to use the work of others, and cite resources appropriately.
  • Strand 4: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making
    • Concept 2: Exploring Solutions
      • PO 1: Manage a learning project using digital planning tools to develop solutions.
  • Strand 6: Technology Operations and Concepts
    • Concept 2: Application
      • PO 3: Use a spreadsheet to record, organize, and graph information.
      • PO 4: Perform simple searches of existing databases.
      • PO 5: Create multimedia presentations with multiple pages, audio, and transitions for individual assignments.
      • PO 6: Download, store, and accurately cite web resources.
Objectives
  • The student will plan a road trip to a city in Arizona.
  • The student will calculate mileage from the city where they live to the city they plan to visit.
  • The student will estimate and calculate expenses for their trip.
  • The student will research points of interest at their destination.
  • The student will identify the geographical region for the city.
  • The student will present their road trip to an audience.
Procedure
  1. Students will work in groups of 2-3. Each group will be assigned a city in Arizona. Suggested cities: (Tucson, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Yuma, Williams, Tombstone, Prescott, Page, Jerome, Winslow, Lake Havasu City, Show Low, Payson, Nogales)
  2. Groups will plan a trip to the city and research the following:
    1. Map the route to the destination and determine round-trip mileage.
    2. Identify the region for the city.
    3. Choose 2 attractions/points of interest to visit and explain why they were selected.
    4. Include entrance fees / admission if needed.
    5. Choose lodging for 2 nights (under $150 per night) and calculate the cost.
    6. Calculate food costs for 2 people - breakfast, lunch, dinner for 2 days.
      1. $=10 per person
      2. $$=20 per person
      3. $$$=30 per person
      4. $$$$=40 per person
    7. Calculate expenses for gas (round-trip, based on 23 miles per gallon.)
    8. Determine how much money you will need for an emergency fund. What might it be used for?
    9. Locate 3-4 copyright friendly images to use (remember to cite your sources.)
  3. The teacher will demonstrate how to use Google Maps to locate the destination, directions, and mileage.
  4. The teacher will demonstrate how to create a simple spreadsheet and summary graph.
  5. Groups will create a travel spreadsheet and graph to summarize expenses. Include categories for gas, lodging, food, attractions, emergency fund.
  6. Teacher will demonstrate how to create a presentation with slides, text, images.
  7. Each group will construct a digital presentation to share with the class and/or on the class web site.
  8. Presentation will include:
    1. Slide 1: Names of your team, city, region, image
    2. Slide 2: Map of route and round trip miles.
    3. Slide 3: Attraction 1 with image. Why did you choose this attraction?
    4. Slide 4: Attraction 2 with image. Why did you choose this attraction?
    5. Slide 5: Chart/graph of your expenses.
      1. What was your estimate of expenses?
      2. What was your actual total?
      3. Which category did you spend the most on?
    6. Slide 6: Conclusion - What did your team learn from this activity?
Materials
Assessment
  • Teams will be assessed on the following:
    • Spreadsheet accuracy – (gas, lodging, etc.)
    • Visuals of spreadsheet chart, map, location
    • Required content in presentation
    • Student reflection on learning
TIM - Constructive: Infusion
Northern Arizona University