Illuminations: Planning a Class Field Trip

This lesson focuses students’ attention on the variables used in planning trips.

It captures students’ interest, provides a review of the primary unit objectives, and assesses students’ prior knowledge. This experience enables students to consider the variables that must be accounted for in planning a class field trip.

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STEAM Topics Resource Audience Grade Level Tags

Math Topics

Data, Graphing & Statistics, Problem-Solving

K-6, Educator

4th Grade, 5th Grade

data, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, trip planning

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Illuminations (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)

Illuminations works to serve you by increasing access to quality standards-based resources for teaching and learning mathematics, including interactive tools for students and instructional support for teachers.

https://illuminations.nctm.org/Default.aspx

Illuminations: Presenting the Plan for a Class Trip

Illuminations (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)

During this segment, student groups present the plans they developed in the previous lesson.

https://illuminations.nctm.org/Lesson.aspx?id=1350

Illuminations: Planning a Class Trip to a Local Attraction

Illuminations (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)

This lesson builds on the previous lessons and encourages the students to work in groups and apply their knowledge about a trip in a new context.

https://illuminations.nctm.org/Lesson.aspx?id=1351

Illuminations: Planning a Trip to the State Capitol

Illuminations (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)

During this lesson, student groups will plan a trip to the state capitol (either overnight or a day trip, depending upon location.)