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Process

Step 1. - As a group, assign each member a role as described in the table below. You can only use each role once. *Note: If there are five members in your group, the fifth person's task will be to find a solution to the extension exercise found on the conclusion page. (ISTE 2a)

mountie Historian

Your job will be to gather information about the origin of logarithms and who discovered/created them.
(ISTE 1ac, 2abd, 3a-d, 4a-c)

frink Engineer

Your job consists of obtaining information of how to use tables and calculation rules to work with logarithms without using a scientific calculator.
(ISTE 1ac, 2abd, 3a-d, 4a-c)

explainInstructor

You will be the link between your group and your teacher. You will also be in charge of creating a good lesson. You will need to find the elements of a lesson plan online.
(ISTE 1a-c, 2abd, 3a-d, 4a-c)

skinnerProject Manager

You will design the activity in order to clarify the use of logarithms to your classmates. You will also be in charge of keeping your team on task and making the final decision on editing the project.
(ISTE 1ac, 2abd, 3a-d, 4a-c)

Step 2.- Once you have selected a role, your team will begin to investigate logarithms. Make a list of ideas you want to use in your lesson, and what you want to teach the class. Your lesson should cover why we have a log button on our calculator, and what it's used for. Be sure to make a note and keep a list of the URL's that you consulted for all the information and graphics that you used. Check the resources section for extra help. (ISTE 1ac, 2abd, 3a-d, 4a-c)

Step 3.-  Do your individual part. You may want to collaborate with members of other teams who share your role. In this way, you can do an excellent job on your tasks. Be sure to communicate your findings with your team. You will work together in order to develop your lesson. (ISTE 1a-c, 2abd)

Step 4.- It is time to work on your presentation. At this point:

Step 5.- Work together to finish the lesson plan with your team's instructor. You should have the elements required to present. Remember to put the information that you found in your own words. Also, make sure to use correct grammar and spelling in your lesson.

Step 6.- Create the best lesson plan possible. Remember! The group that comes up with the best lesson plan will have the opportunity to teach the class for extra credit!

Step 7.- Revise and correct your completed lesson plan, and practice running through it with your team. (ISTE 1a-c, 2abd, 3a-d, 4a-c, 6ab)

Step 8.- Decide which team members will teach each section of the lesson to the class, if your team is chosen. After you have rehearsed your respective parts, then you will be prepared for your oral presentation.

Step 9.- Submit your team's lesson plan to the "board of assessment" aka Miss Cowan.

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