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CALCULUS UNIT PLAN
By: Carol Kempiak
UNIT SUMMARY
This unit is geared toward the students exploring the relationship between economics and
calculus. They will figure out, on their own, which parts of economics require calculus to
receive the best results. Through their individual exploration they will learn the importance of
calculus in economics and will be able to extend the importance of calculus to every day life.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
If you could have anything what would it be?
What is the best way to get what you want?
UNIT QUESTIONS
What would you have to give up in order to get what you want?
What are the benefits of getting what you want?
How can we graph these costs and benefits?
CONTENT QUESTIONS
What is a derivative? How can the derivative be useful in helping
us figure out how we will be the most happy?
What is an integral? How can the integral be useful in helping
us figure out how we will be the most happy?
What idea in calculus, that we have covered, would you use to find the point that optimizes your happiness/ wealth?
VISION FOR UNIT
By creating this unit, I want to Explore new ways in which I can relate
calculus to my students every day life. Allow my students to solve a problem
that means something to them rather than just solving a meaningless equation.
During this unit, I want my students to Learn ways to connect calculus to their
every day life. Use technology to communicate with an
audience.
THE PROJECT APPROACH
Working on projects allows students to delve into areas of thought that they otherwise would not in a regular classroom setting, such as:
Critical Thinking Problem Solving Communication Self-motivation Use of Technology
EHANCING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
Understanding the interconnections among systems (economics and calculus).
Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through speaking and writing.
Defining, prioritizing and completing tasks without direct oversight.
Framing, analyzing and synthesizing information in order to solve problems and answer questions.
GAUGING STUDENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT
I can use these assessments to See what prior knowledge of economics
the students have. Gage the way in which I choose to help
particular students.The students can use these assessments to Help them relate economics and calculus. Get a sense of what is upcoming with the
project.
Relation Chart
REQUESTS FOR FEEDBACK
How should I help the students who have not yet had an economics course?
How do I make sure that the students keep their graphs simplistic enough that they will have the ability to solve them?