Project-Based Instruction

Multi-Day Planner

Use this document and edit to fit your PBL unit needs (adding and subtracting days as needed).
Provide a brief summary of what the lesson will entail, standards to include, and assessments
that will be gathered on those days. Try to obtain formative assessments as often as possible
during the progression of your unit.

Your “driving question” can be presented on any of the days, but you only need one.

Overall Summary of PBL Project

“Driving question”/problem to be solved

● How can we build the perfect town?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● The students will be able to distinguish between a function and a non-function graph.

● The students will be able to label the axes of graphs correctly when graphing real world
scenarios.

● The students will be able to determine the domain and range of a linear functions. The students
will be able to graph linear functions. Students will be able to create a linear function from a real
world scenario.

● The students will be able to determine the domain and range of a quadratic functions. The
students will be able to graph quadratic functions. Students will be able to create a quadratic
function from a real world scenario.

● The students will be able to determine the domain and range of an exponential functions. The
students will be able to graph exponential functions. Students will be able to create an
exponential function from a real world scenario.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1: A-SSE.A.1​- Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context. ★
○ a. Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients.

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○ b. Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single

entity. For example, interpret P(1+r)n as the product of P and a factor not depending on
P.
● A1: A-SSE.A.2​- Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see
x4 − y 4 as (x2 )2 − (y 2 )2 , thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be factored as
(x2 − y 2 )(x2 + y 2 ) , or see 2x2 + 8x as (2x)(x) + 2x(4) , thus recognizing it as a polynomial whose
terms are products of monomials and the polynomial can be factored as 2x(x + 4) .
● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

How will you get to know your students and foster a sense of community?

● We will have guest speakers come in to talk to the students about the process of
building roads and buildings within towns. This will help the students see the real world
connection between the material being taught in the lesson and the world around them.
We will then have a group discussion about the functions being taught in the lesson. We
will talk about the town project and what the students will be asked to do. We will then
assign the students to their groups and have them discuss their town within their group.
This is to help ensure that all of the students ideas get heard.

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Day 1 - See full 5E Lesson Plan

Day 2
Driving question/problem

● How can we represent road cost and building measurement mathematically? Can we
apply this to our town project?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to hear from contractors and construction workers who are
familiar with building roads and buildings.
● Students will be able to ask questions about their line of work.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1: A-SSE.A.1​- Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context. ★
○ a. Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients.
○ b. Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single
entity. For example, interpret P(1+r)n as the product of P and a factor not depending on
P.

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● The students will be hearing from guest speakers about aspects of the town project. The
students will be able to see what goes into building roads and buildings along with the
budget allowed for these projects.

Student artifacts/assessment (Would a project notebook be one?)

● The students will have a bell ringer on identifying functions.

● The students will also be told to take notes on the guest speakers presentations.

Day 3
Driving question/problem

● What is a linear function? How can we determine the domain and range of a linear
function?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

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● Students will be able to determine if a function is a linear function.

● Students will be able to determine the domain and range of linear functions.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1: A-SSE.A.1​- Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context. ★
○ a. Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients.
○ b. Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single
entity. For example, interpret P(1+r)n as the product of P and a factor not depending on
P.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● This will be an introduction to linear functions. The students will be exploring linear
functions and their properties through class activities. The students will also learn how
to determine the domain and range of linear functions through investigations.

Student artifacts/assessment (Would a project notebook be one?)

● The students will have a bell ringer on identifying and interpreting functions.

Day 4
Driving question/problem

● How can we graph and interpret linear functions?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to graph linear functions

● Students will be able to make an x and y table from a linear graph.
● Students will be able to predict values in the function given the graph and an x-value.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of

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person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● The students will be graphing linear functions. To help them graph linear functions they
will be given a handout with different equations and x and y tables for students to
practice with.
● To help make the connection they will also be able to use Desmos and/or a graphing
calculator to graph their equations to check their graphs.

Student artifacts/assessment

● We will start class with a bell-ringer and the students will be taking notes graphing linear
functions.

Day 5
Driving question/problem

● How are linear functions used to describe things in the real world?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to graph linear functions from a given equation in a word problem.
● Students will use their linear graph and the given function to answer questions about
the value of the function at different x-values.
● Students will be able to write the function that describes a real world relationship

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.

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○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a

context.
● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● To help the students see the real world applications of linear functions in their daily life,
they will be exploring word problems. They will be given a handout with multiple
examples of real world examples of linear functions.
● This will help them see multiple real world relationships of linear functions to help them
make the connection.

Student artifacts/assessment

● There will be a bell-ringer and a graphing handout.

Day 6
Driving question/problem

● How can we measure our town along its aspects using conversions?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to go to an open field to measure the town within the dimensions.
● The students will be able to measure their town with tape measures and yardsticks. The
students will also be given flag markets so they can mark where they want the aspects
of their town.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1: A-SSE.A.1​- Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context. ★
○ a. Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients.
○ b. Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single
entity. For example, interpret P(1+r)n as the product of P and a factor not depending on
P.
● A1: A-SSE.A.2​- Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see
x4 − y 4 as (x2 )2 − (y 2 )2 , thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be factored as

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(x2 − y 2 )(x2 + y 2 ) , or see 2x2 + 8x as (2x)(x) + 2x(4) , thus recognizing it as a polynomial whose
terms are products of monomials and the polynomial can be factored as 2x(x + 4) .

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● The students will be given a handout with the requirements for the town they will be
building in the project.
● The students will be provided with a yardstick, flag markers, and a tape measure to set
up their town on the football field.
● This will help the students see their town and know how they want the layout to be.

Student artifacts/assessment

● There will be a bell-ringer.

● The students will also be asked to draw their lay out of their town with the conversions.

Day 7
Driving question/problem

● How can linear functions be used to describe relationships in your towns?

● What does the shape of the graph tell us about the relationship between road length
and cost of road?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to graph linear functions from a given equation in a word problem.
● Students will use their linear graph and the given function to answer questions about
the value of the function at different x-values.
● Students will be able to write the function that describes a real world relationship.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.

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● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● Students will draw their town maps to fit the given requirements in the directions and
then begin to examine the cost of paving roads in their town.
● Students will write the function and graph it, noticing a line shape.
● Students will infer a value of road cost given arbitrary road lengths using their function.

Student artifacts/assessment

● A bell-ringer to start class.

● Students will be working on the Linear Function Worksheet for the town project. We will
be able to grade this worksheet to evaluate the students understanding of the material.
● The students will also be drawing their town map and graph the road length vs cost.

Day 8
Driving question/problem

● What is a quadratic function? How can we determine the domain and range of a
quadratic function?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to determine if a function is a quadratic function.

● Students will be able to determine the domain and range of quadratic functions.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.

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Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● This will be an introduction to quadratic functions. The students will be exploring

quadratic functions and their properties through class activities. The students will also
learn how to determine the domain and range of quadratic functions through
investigations.
● Students will be taking notes and working on practice problems.

Student artifacts/assessment

● The students will have a bell ringer and notes from class.

Day 9
Driving question/problem

● How can we graph and interpret quadratic functions?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to graph quadratic functions

● Students will be able to predict values in the function given the graph, function, and an
x-value.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● To help the students see the real world applications of quadratic functions in their daily
life, they will be exploring word problems. They will be given a handout with multiple
examples of real world examples of quadratic functions.
● This will help them see multiple real world relationships of quadratic functions to help
them make the connection.

Student artifacts/assessment

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● There will be a bell-ringer to start class and the students will be graphing quadratic
functions by hand and in desmos or a graphing calculator.

Day 10
Driving question/problem

● How are quadratic functions used to describe things in the real world?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to graph quadratic functions from a given equation in a word
problem.
● Students will use their quadratic graph and the given function to answer questions
about the value of the function at different x-values.
● Students will be able to write the function that describes a real world relationship

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● Handout with multiple examples of real world examples of quadratic functions. The
students will be investigating quadratic functions and their properties. Students will be

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taking notes and working on practice problems. Understanding the domain and range of
quadratic functions helps students understand how quadratic functions work and how
they can be used. The practice problems help them understand how to write the
function and how to graph it, allowing them to see various types of quadratic functions.

Student artifacts/assessment

● There will be a bell ringer to start the class.

Day 11
Driving question/problem

● How can quadratic functions be used to describe relationships in your town?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to graph quadratic functions from a given equation in a word
problem.
● Students will use their quadratic graph and the given function to answer questions
about the value of the function at different x-values.
● Students will be able to write the function that describes a real world relationships.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1: A-SSE.A.2​- Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see
x4 − y 4 as (x2 )2 − (y 2 )2 , thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be factored as
(x2 − y 2 )(x2 + y 2 ) , or see 2x2 + 8x as (2x)(x) + 2x(4) , thus recognizing it as a polynomial whose
terms are products of monomials and the polynomial can be factored as 2x(x + 4) .

● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.

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○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● Students will be able to draw the buildings within their town.

● Students will write the function and graph it, noticing a curved shape.
● Students will determine the area of their buildings and additional features.

Student artifacts/assessment

● We will start class with a bell ringer.

● The students drawings of their town.
● Students will be working on the Quadratic Function Worksheet for the town project. We
will be able to grade this worksheet to evaluate the students understanding of the
material.

Day 12 - See Full 5E Lesson Plan

Driving question/problem

● What is an exponential function? How can we determine the domain and range of an
exponential function?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to determine if a function is an exponential function.

● Students will be able to determine the domain and range of exponential functions.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

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● The students will be investigating exponential functions and their properties. Students
will be taking notes and working on practice problems. Understanding the domain and
range of exponential functions helps students understand how exponential functions
work and how they can be used. The practice problems help them understand how to
write the function and how to graph it, allowing them to see various types of
exponential functions.

Student artifacts/assessment

● There will be a bell-ringer along with class notes.

Day 13
Driving question/problem

● How can we graph and interpret exponential functions?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to graph exponential functions.

● Students will be able to make an x and y table from an exponential graph.
● Students will be able to predict values in the function given the graph and an x-value.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

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Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● Handouts with different equations and x and y tables for the students to practice
graphing. Since graphing is a part of the standard and thus a part of the project, it is
important that students understand how to label axes correctly, graph information
correctly, and interpret what the shape of the graph means given real-world contexts.

Student artifacts/assessment

● We will start class with a bell ringer.

● Student worksheets.

Day 14
Driving question/problem

● How are exponential functions used to describe things in the real world?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to graph exponential functions from a given equation in a word
problem.
● Students will be able to use their exponential graph and the given function to answer
questions about the value of the function at different x-values.
● Students will be able to write the function that describes a real world relationship

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1: A-SSE.A.2​- Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see
x4 − y 4 as (x2 )2 − (y 2 )2 , thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be factored as
(x2 − y 2 )(x2 + y 2 ) , or see 2x2 + 8x as (2x)(x) + 2x(4) , thus recognizing it as a polynomial whose
terms are products of monomials and the polynomial can be factored as 2x(x + 4) .

● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.

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● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● Handout with multiple examples of real world examples of exponential functions to

ensure that students understand what types of scenarios have an exponential
relationship, how to model them, and how they differ from linear or quadratic
functions.

Student artifacts/assessment

● There will be a bell-ringer, and like always, the worksheets will be collected so students
do not lose them, but also to have intermediate grades

Day 15
Driving question/problem

● How can exponential functions be used to describe relationships in your town?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to graph exponential functions from a given equation in a word
problem.
● Students will use their exponential graphs and the given function to answer questions
about the value of the function at different x-values.
● Students will be able to write the function that describes a real world relationship.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.

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○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a

context.
● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● Students will write the function and graph it, noticing a “shwoop” shape, or more
specifically a sharp curve.
● Students will determine the animal population over different amounts of time by using
the function they wrote and the given test values for time.
● These will help students understand the way exponential functions look and operate.

Student artifacts/assessment

● We will start class with a bell ringer.

● Students will be working on the Exponential Function Worksheet for the town project.
We will be able to grade this worksheet to evaluate the students understanding of the
material.
● The students will also be working on their town drawings and exponential graphs of the
animal population.

Day 16
Driving question/problem

● Can we determine what in the town needs to be changed and what is in working order?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to evaluate their work and what needs to be corrected for their
towns.
● Students will be able to build and interpret functions given by word problems from
real-world examples.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of

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person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● The students will be finishing their town project. Students will be finishing any graphs,
functions, building drawings, or anything else that they may not have been able to finish
given the time constraints.

Student artifacts/assessment

● Bell-ringer to start the class.

Day 17
Driving question/problem

● Can we analyze the effective use of functions in other towns?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to look at other groups town projects and read the information
clearly.
● Students will be able to evaluate their peers work for accuracy, presentability, and
efficiency of cost.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1:A-REI.D.10​ - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its
solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve (which could be a line).
● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.

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● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● Students will be participating in a gallery walk to evaluate the town projects within their
class.
● Student will evaluate the pros and cons of the towns they observe and also of their own
based on what they have seen.

Student artifacts/assessment

● We will start class with a bell ringer.

● Students will be working on the gallery walk worksheet.
● Students will write a reflection on their own town project as an exit ticket.

Day 18 and Day 19

Driving question/problem

● Can we explain what we have done with our towns?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to articulate what decisions they made for their town
mathematically, graphically, and even for how the buildings and roads were placed.

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1: A-SSE.A.1​- Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context. ★
○ a. Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients.
○ b. Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single
entity. For example, interpret P(1+r)n as the product of P and a factor not depending on
P.

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● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of
person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1:F-IF.C.7​ - Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by
hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
○ a. Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
○ b. Graph piecewise linear (to include absolute value) and exponential functions.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas

● Poster Presentation

Student artifacts/assessment

● Bell-ringer to start class covering various material from previous days

● Posters will be collected after the presentations and graded based on the requirements
given at the beginning

Day 20
Driving question/problem

● How can we describe and use the three basic types of functions in the real world?

Student Learning Objectives (SWBAT)

● Students will be able to describe linear, quadratic, and exponential functions

● Students will be able to give examples of relationships in the real world that follow the
above three trends
● Students will be able to interpret graphs and functions
● Students will be able to write functions that describe real world relationships from word
problems

Standards (full text not just numbers and letters)

● A1:F-IF.B.5​ - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes. ​For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of

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person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an
appropriate domain for the function.
● A1: A-SSE.A.1​- Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context. ★
○ a. Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients.
○ b. Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single
entity. For example, interpret P(1+r)n as the product of P and a factor not depending on
P.
● A1. F-BF.A.1​- ​Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities. Write a linear,
quadratic, or exponential function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
○ a. Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for calculation from a
context.
● A1.F-LE.A.1​ -Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve
problems. Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with
exponential functions.
○ a. Prove that linear functions grow by equal differences over equal intervals, and that
exponential functions grow by equal factors over equal intervals.
○ b. Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval
relative to another

Lesson/inquiry/investigation ideas
● This is a review day for the material covered over the course of the unit. The students
will be participating in a Kahoot activity to serve as a review of the material.

Student artifacts/assessment

● Bell-ringer to start class

● Kahoot Game Review
● The students will be given the review as a worksheet to take home and work on.

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