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Final Project Proposal

Lesson Plan
Math Department
Sara Borosky


Title: Introduction to Multiplication of Integers.

Grade Ranges:
6-8

Subject Tag:
Math: Pre-Algebra: Multiplication of Integers

Synopsis:
Students will learn the pattern of multiplying positive and negative integers to gain speed and accuracy by singing the “Good and Bad Times” ballad. Student should already know their multiplication tables through x12.

Presentation:
Students begin by practicing and accuracy of only positive integers. Play the song, “Nothing from Nothing,” by Billy Preston to introduce the topic and provide students a copy of the lyrics and discuss how this can relate to math. The ballad will be introduced at this time to help students remember the rules of multiplication of integers.

Student participation:
Students will learn to sing the rap, and repeat it until familiar with the rhythm and lyrics. Finally, students will create their own lyrics using positive and negative scenarios, which they will put to music.


Song: Rap.

Good and Bad Times

Here we go….
Here we go….
Oh yeah…
Are you ready,
Let’s make it happen.
Everybody grab your pencils
and sit up straight
lets get on with the lesson

Times are tough
Times are hard they say.
But, they don’t know jack
Because they haven’t learned the Borosky way

When it comes to multiplying integers, all you gotta remember is this…

When something good happens to somebody you like, that’s good.
When something bad happens to somebody that you like, that’s bad.
And When something good happens to somebody you don’t like, you know that bad.
But, when something bad happens to somebody you don’t like, well that’s very, very good.

It’s like when your homeboy makes the team, we are so happy, because that is sooo good.
But, when your homeboy takes a hit on the field, that’s just bad, wrong I say.
And you know, when your worst enemy get’s the honey we all wanted, that’s shameful that’s so bad.
But here’s the best part,
When that same honey, slaps that dirty dawg, that is just so so right.


When something good happens to somebody you like, that’s good.
When something bad happens to somebody that you like, that’s bad.
And When something good happens to somebody you don’t like, you know that bad.
But, when something bad happens to somebody you don’t like, well that’s very, very good.

It’s like when your momma makes your favorite dinner…that’s yu mmy good.
But, when your momma who you love more than anything in the world, washes your favorite white shirt with your sister’s red underwear that wrong.
And if your momma buys that annoying sister of yours a new video game, that’s wrong too.
But, when your momma catches your sister sneaking out meeting her boyfriend and she is just so busted, you are once more so righteous. And that is just so good.


When something good happens to somebody you like, that’s good.
When something bad happens to somebody that you like, that’s bad.
And When something good happens to somebody you don’t like, you know that bad.
But, when something bad happens to somebody you don’t like, well that’s very, very good.

So remember,
Positive times positive is positive.
Positive times negative is negative.
Negative times positive is negative.
Negative times negative is positive.


One more time,
Positive times positive is positive.
Positive times negative is negative.
Negative times positive is negative.
Negative times negative is positive.


Learning Styles:

1. The constructivist aspect of this lesson is that students will build on their knowledge of mathematical concepts based on real life situations. Constructivism is a psychological theory of knowledge which argues that humans construct knowledge and meaning from their experiences. (Constructivism, 2009.)
2. Students who are mathematical/logistic because of the math operations, musical because of the singing, and linguistic because of the lyrics and coming up with their own example of the song are intelligences that would do extremely well on this assignment.

Lesson Objectives:

1. Students will be able to multiply integers.


Time Required:
100 minutes. Two class periods


Technology and Materials Needed:
Ø CD player
Ø White board, Black board, or Projector with screen.
Ø Papear
Ø Pencils or pens
Ø Song – “Nothing from Nothing,” by Billy Preston


Assessment Criteria:
1. Assessment on multiplying integers.


Career Goals/Self Analysis:

I believe that this lesson plan of academic work can affect my goals for my students because it prepares them for standardized tests and specializes in reaching the students in a different way, opposed only relying on the text book. Introducing music into the classroom can be a positive and rewarding experience to both the teacher and the students and still maintain the academic rigor that is required by state standards.
References

Constructivism. (2009). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved, January 28, 2009, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Constructivism_(learning_theory)&oldid=2658 93377

Nothing from Nothing (Billy Preston song). (2009.). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:41, February 1, 2009, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nothing_from_Nothing_(Billy_Preston_song) &oldid=263342669