Sphero Draw & Drive

7.G.1     7.RP.3

Act 1

Watch the video:

Ask students what they noticed and what they wonder.  Record responses.

Suggested question(s):

  • How far did the ball roll?

Estimate.  Make two more estimates – one that you know is too high, the other should be one that you know is too low.

 

Act 2

Give students the following information to students as students ask for it.

 

Act 3

Students share their strategies and solutions.  Compare strategies as well as solutions.

How reasonable was your estimate?  What might you do differently when you are presented with a similar problem?

Share the following with students to validate their thinking:

Sphero Act 3 Pic

 

The Sequel:

 Act 1

Watch the Video:

Ask students what they noticed and what they wonder.  Record responses.

Suggested question(s):

  • How far to complete the rectangle?

Estimate.  Make two more estimates – one that you know is too high, the other should be one that you know is too low.

 

Act 2

See Act 2 above.

 

Act 3

Students share their strategies and solutions.  Compare strategies as well as solutions.

How reasonable was your estimate?  What might you do differently when you are presented with a similar problem?

Share the following with students to validate their thinking:

Sphero sequel pic final

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