Fermi Unit | Questions & Problem Solving | Project Based Learning Math Tasks
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Here is a typical "Fermi" question: How long would it take to count to one million?
- Obviously, there is no definitive answer; you can't google it, which is the POWER and PURPOSE of a Fermi problem. The coolest math classes of 2024.
Fermi problems ARE NOT ABOUT THE ANSWER but the MATHEMATICAL JOURNEY TO THE ANSWER. Exploring MATHEMATICAL LOGIC, RESEARCH, ESTIMATION AND CALCULATION.
STUDENTS LOVE FERMI QUESTIONS because they allow them to THINK, SIMULATE, TEST, and EXPLORE big concepts and ideas, and it's one of the few subjective math areas.
FERMI PROBLEMS ARE FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITY
This unit is ALL-ENCOMPASSING, guiding students through Fermi Problems' background, approach, strategies for solving them, GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for recording the process, ASSESSMENT TOOLS, and MUCH MORE.
It also gives students the tools to create Fermi problems for their classmates to critique and solve.
WHAT YOU GET
❤️A PowerPoint packed with teacher notes, background information, examples and powerful strategies for solving the Fermi Problem.
❤️ A Collection of engaging Fermi problems to keep students busy for weeks. Paper-based and digital.
❤️ Tools to help analyze and solve Fermi problems using creative and critical thinking.
❤️A Fermi Lab Mini Project with handouts and graphic organizers guides students through creating their own Fermi problems.
❤️Assessment rubric and teacher assessment tools
❤️And Much more...
This is a proven resource you can do for a day or two or run with for a few weeks. The sky is the limit here... Either way, you will have all the tools with NO PREPARATION REQUIRED.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bronwyn B. says... "This resource is great - teaching Gifted and Talented students makes it tricky to find great problem-solving activities- this bundle nailed the brief. Thank you so much."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All the little Ducklings. Says, "This was easily adapted to all of my learners. The PowerPoint made it easy to go through the lesson, and the kids were really engaged."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sandra S. says, "I am doing a weekly Fermi problem with my SAT prep students. It is a great way to get them thinking outside the box."
This TpT Top Seller will not disappoint when it comes to providing a nice balance of direct instruction and freedom to let students personalize their learning due to the range and diversity of resources and lesson content.
*Please note: This Resource is compatible with DISTANCE LEARNING platforms such as Google Classroom, SeeSaw and Office 365. Students can confidently WORK INDEPENDENTLY on these, or you can EDIT this unit of work to suit your needs best and share it with your CLASSROOM.
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