College Search

By Amy Dimmerling • Jessica Behymer

Grade Level
9th or 10th
Subject Area
Mathematics, Science
Duration
3 – 80 min class periods
Setting
Standard Classroom
Background Knowledge

Students will need to be familiar with using the internet to acquire information. Students will also needs to have a basic knowledge of budgeting and simple math i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

Author
Amy Dimmerling, Jessica Behymer
 
Summary

The students will research three different higher education institutions to complete a cost analysis. They will also be introduced to financial aid and how to apply.

 
Objectives

1. Students will research various higher education institutions
2. Students will develop a cost analysis on affording college
3. Students will become familiar with financial aid, specifically the FAFSA form.
4. Students will create a binder of all information obtained to be used as reference when completing college applications.

 
Mateirals Required

Folders, Handouts, Computers capable of connecting to the internet, Chalk/Wipe Board, Prizes (minimal)

Documents

English

Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Strategies

Comprehension

• Answer literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing questions to demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate print texts and electronic and visual media.

Writing Conventions

Spelling

• Use correct spelling conventions.

Punctuation and Capitalization

• Use correct capitalization and punctuation.

Mathematics

Patterns, Functions and Algebra Standard

Use Algebraic Representations

• Solve real-world problems that can be modeled using linear, quadratic, exponential or square root functions.
• Solve real-world problems that can be modeled, using systems of linear equations and inequalities.

Documents

Lesson Plan worddoc

Lesson Plan (One Page)Powerpoint

Checklist worddoc

Handout worddoc

Results worddoc

English Essay worddoc

FeedbackPowerpoint

Grading Rubric worddoc

Price Is Right worddoc

Student Work worddoc

All Documents and Pictures zipfile