Transformers

RATED H

FOR HIGH SCHOOL

y = x^2

Warm up› Introduces the lesson› Gets students pumped up for the

game Game

› A three round competition› Test students speed and

accuracy in recognizing the given function and corresponding graph

Introduce the basic functions and their corresponding pose to mirror their graph

Drill the students for a good two to three minutes

Prepare for the game by having the students create their own functions on a piece of paper and turning it in

y = x^2

y = x^3

Participants› Teacher › Students

Materials› Equations› Time› Second Story

Lookout (such as a balcony, etc.)

› Digital camera

Break the class up into two teams by counting off

A 3 round competition in which both teams will each be given a function to graph

Each round both teams are given only 30 seconds to graph their function

15 seconds is initially permitted for discussion

For the remaining 15 no talking is permitted

y = x^2y = x^2Correct!

y = x^3y = x^3Correct!

Increased Processing speed

Why is this important?› Linked with good

performance on cognitive tasks

› Precedes an increase in working memory capacity

Maintains:› Sustained attention› Executive attention

Retention› Short term (working memory)› Long term

Social benefits:› Teaches students to work

together› Promotes peer bonding› Create a friendly

atmosphere between students

Emotional benefits:› Self-confidence