PBI Unit Project

I want the students to understand Linear Functions. They need to understand the terms: Slope, y-intercept, and slope intercept form. These terms are important for not only solving the linear problems but for drawing and locating the lines on a graph. Linear functions will be used in all the students’ math classes that remain.

This lesson is important to the project because the students need to understand the angles and slope of the routes, steps, and plays that are critical for success in football. Each student will need to understand linear functions to correctly finish this project.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

SWBAT….Define slope and y-intercept form as it relates to the project, “What is the math behind the NFL”. Put equations into slope intercept form, set up and solve questions/problems, then apply the solved linear functions to a graph.

RESOURCES: Textbook

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: none

SUPLEMENTARY MATERIALS, HANDOUTS: Worksheets (notes and problems), text book, calculators, pencil, and paper.

Engagement		Time: ___
What the Teacher Will Do	Probing Questions	Student Responses Potential Misconceptions
Warm up activity: pass out worksheet that applies	What are linear functions and why would they be important for this project?	Students will be able to define linear functions accurately.
Go over warm up and pick up ws for grade.	How are lines and angles important in the NFL?	Students will see as football plays.

Exploration		Time: ________
What the Teacher Will Do	Probing Questions	Student Responses Potential Misconceptions
See if the students are grasping the reasoning behind Linear function and why they are important for this project.	When would linear functions be used in football?	Students may not see the relationship between coordinate graphs and the football field.
See if the students are able to grasp the solving and graphing of each equation.	How do we apply what we know about linear functions to the project?	Students will see a connection between the length a football player has to travel and graphing linear functions.

Explanation		Time: ________
What the Teacher Will Do	Probing Questions	Student Responses Potential Misconceptions
Explain in detail the lesson of linear function and give an explanation of why they are critical in the execution of football plays.	Give me an example of a successful play and a non-successful play in football. What are the factors that affect it?	Students will respond with what is a good play and what is a bad play.
How they are applied, how we set up the equations in slope intercept form, and graphing.	Multiple players running different pass routes, with a different linear equation, can their lines intersect?	Students will respond with what lines are intersecting and which are not?

Elaboration		Time: ________
What the Teacher Will Do	Probing Questions	Student Responses Potential Misconceptions
Pass out ws, Have the students work individually on the in class hand out worksheet. Give students a chance to apply the lesson.	Which routes will be parallel to each other?	Students will see that multiple players in a pass pattern are performed parallel to each other.
Walk around answering any questions students may have when they are working on the ws.	Will the player score a touchdown if he continues on the same path?	Students will be able to see the adjustments the football player will need to make in order to score a touchdown.

Evaluation		Time: ________
What the Teacher Will Do	Probing Questions	Student Responses Potential Misconceptions
Get the students attention to close the lesson. Have the students tell the teacher what they have learned.	What are our key points we learned in this lesson?	Students should be able to tell the teacher how linear functions relate to football.
Pass out the homework assignment, and tell students the expectations that are required for the assignment. Restate the key points and terms.	Can we define the pass routes and how linear functions affect the routes?	Students should be able to successfully define pass routes and how they are affected.