Year 10 Mathematics Unit Measurement

Teacher Guidelines and Lesson Sequence

This unit investigates the mathematics of measurement in mining in Queensland utilising the resources provided on the Queensland Resources Council Minerals & Energy Education website, www.oresomeresources.com.

LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MATHEMATICS OF MINING Overview

An introduction to the many ways in which mathematics is integral to mining. This lesson introduces students to the ways in which volume, density, algebra, surveying, geometry, trigonometry, budgeting and finance are utilised in mining.

Preparation
Download and print the activity The Mathematics of Mining for each student, or arrange for students to access it online. Download the Maths in Mining PowerPoint and use this as the basis for preparing a presentation on the ways in which mathematics is used in mining. (http://tinyurl.com/27f2cqs). Direct students to the page Measurement links to save them from typing in long URLs throughout the unit.

Lesson sequence
1. 2. 3. 4. Display the first page of the Maths in Mining PowerPoint as students enter the room. Ask them to think silently for a moment of ways in which mathematics might be used in mining. After they have had a minute to consider, have them share their thoughts with a neighbour. Call on each pair to share their ideas with the class. This is an important activity, not only for them to identify and structure their prior knowledge of the topic, but also to enable the teacher to note students knowledge and preconceptions in order to develop the unit so as to extend their abilities. Distribute the activity sheets The Mathematics of Mining. Direct students to fill it in from infor mation that you are about to present. Use the Maths in Mining PowerPoint as the basis for a presentation on the ways in which mathematics is used in mining. (http://tinyurl.com/27f2cqs). Discuss students answers to The Mathematics of Mining sheet, and have them add to the sheet any further ideas that arose during the discussions at the beginning of the lesson.

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LESSON 2 THE POWER OF MATHEMATICS Overview

Use the performance data of a power station to calculate the amount of coal burnt to run a light bulb. This activity engages the mathematical skills of: Extracting relevant information from written documents Performing calculations Calculating with percentages Converting between units Manipulating large numbers.

Preparation
Download and print the activity The Power of Mathematics for each student, or arrange for them to access it online. Arrange computer internet access for the lesson. Bring into class a 100W light bulb and a low wattage energy efficient light bulb (around 10W if possible).

Lesson sequence
1. Write The Power of Mathematics and draw a light bulb on the whiteboard/blackboard/PowerPoint before students enter the room. This will get them starting to think about t he topic the moment they enter. Show them the 100W light bulb and ask them to write down how much coal (in kilograms) they think would be burnt in a power station to illuminate this bulb for one hour. Conduct a class discussion to consider their answers. Repeat this question for the 10W energy efficient light bulb. Discuss again. Distribute activity sheets The Power of Mathematics and have students write answers to the questions in their notebooks. They will need internet access for this activity. Conduct a class discussion to mark the answers that they have written and compare and contrast their answers to steps 2 and 4 above to their findings in questions 12 and 13 of the activity.

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LESSON 3 THE MATHEMATICS OF DUMP HAUL TRUCKS Overview

Use trigonometry, speed and circumference to investigate the operation of dump haul trucks in mines.

Preparation
Download the maths movie 797B Dump Haul Truck (1 min 54 sec) from http://tinyurl.com/28476fz. Download and print the activity Caterpillar 797B Truck Trigonometry and Circumference for each student, or arrange for them to access it online at http://tinyurl.com/27y28bt. Download and print the sheet Background information and formulae for each student. Arrange computer internet access for the lesson.

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Lesson sequence
1. Review background mathematics concepts as required, via: Speed Trigonometry (sin/cos/tan) Circumference Unit conversions. 2. 3. The sheet Background information and formulae could be distributed to students as an overview. Distribute the activity Caterpillar 797B Truck Trigonometry and Circumference to each student, or arrange for them to access it online at http://tinyurl.com/27y28bt. View the maths movie 797B Dump Haul Truck (1 min 54 sec) from http://tinyurl.com/28476fz. Students complete the activity Caterpillar 797B Truck Trigonometry and Circumference . Distribute the solutions to the activity, from http://tinyurl.com/27y28bt. Discuss the solutions.

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LESSON 4 THE MATHEMATICS OF ELECTRIC ROPE SHOVELS Overview

Use geometry to investigate the operation of electric rope shovels in mines.

Preparation
Download the maths movie Electric Rope Shovel (1 min 53 sec) from http://tinyurl.com/25sq3o4. Download and print the activity Electric Rope Shovel Trigonometry and Applications Questions for each student, or arrange for them to access it online at http://tinyurl.com/2fou9tf. Download and print the sheet Background information and formulae for each student, or arrange for them to access it online. This sheet is optional you may elect to ignore it if your students already know these formulae. Arrange computer internet access for the lesson.

Lesson sequence
1. Review background mathematics concepts as required, via: Angle of depression Radians and degrees Arc length Circumference. 2. 3. The sheet Background information and formulae could be distributed to students as an overview. Distribute the activity Electric Rope Shovel Trigonometry and Applications Questions to each student, or arrange for them to access it online at http://tinyurl.com/2fou9tf. View the maths movie Electric Rope Shovel (1 min 53 sec) from http://tinyurl.com/25sq3o4. Students complete the activity Electric Rope Shovel Trigonometry and Applications Questions . Distribute the solutions to the activity, from http://tinyurl.com/2fou9tf. Discuss the solutions.

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LESSON 5 THE MATHEMATCS OF DRAGLINES Overview

Use geometry, trigonometry and volume to investigate the operation of draglines in mines.

Preparation
Download the maths movie Marion 8200 Dragline (1 min 39 sec) from http://tinyurl.com/2bfg9y6. Download and print the activity Dragline Trigonometry and Volume Questions for each student, or arrange for them to access it online at http://tinyurl.com/28upxah. Download and print the sheet Background information and formulae for each student, or arrange for them to access it online. This sheet is optional you may elect to ignore it if your students already know these formulae. Arrange computer internet access for the lesson.

Lesson sequence
1. Review background mathematics concepts as required, via: Geometry Trigonometry (sin/cos/tan) Volume. 2. 3. The sheet Background information and formulae could be distributed to students as an overview. Distribute the activity Dragline Trigonometry and Volume Questions to each student, or arrange for them to access it online at http://tinyurl.com/28upxah. View the maths movie Marion 8200 Dragline (1 min 39 sec) from http://tinyurl.com/2bfg9y6. Students complete the activity Dragline Trigonometry and Volume Questions .

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Distribute the solutions to the activity, from http://tinyurl.com/28upxah. Discuss the solutions.

LESSON 6 INTRODUCTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT Overview

Set the presentation task.

Preparation
Arrange computer internet access for the latter part of the lesson. Print the sheets Measuring up mining assessment for each student. Determine the format and conditions for this activity, according to the needs and abilities of your class. The Mathematics Learning Area Guidelines suggest:

Length and degree of complexity increase as students progress through a course of study (2-5 minutes). It is recommended that this task be completed in groups of two, with a 2 -4 minute presentation, prepared in class time and in student s own time.

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Individual and/or in groups Preparation in class time and/or in the student s own time Typically in written form, or a combination of written, oral and multimedia forms

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It is not recommended that a minimum word count be imposed. It is not recommended that students be assigned topics or mathematical fields from the lists on the criteria sheet. It is not necessary for all topics or fields to be covered by the groups. Particular topics and fields have been emphasised more than others throughout this unit, and it is natural for students to gravitate toward these. The most challenging element of this task is the formulation of a suitable problem. It is recommended that you guide students closely in this process, and that you have examples of suitable problems on hand that you could provide for weaker students to choose from.

Lesson sequence
1. 2. Distribute the sheets Measuring up mining assessment and discuss the task. Ensure that students make a written record of the format and conditions that you have chosen for the activity (see Preparation above). Students begin the process of researching their presentation and choosing their problem.

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LESSON 7-8 ASSIGNMEN T PREPARATION Overview

Students work in groups to research, develop and write their PowerPoint and oral presentations.

LESSON 9-10 ASSIGNMEN T PRESENTATIONS Overview

Students present their presentations to the class. Time should be provided following each presentation for the class to question the presenters regarding their problem and solution.

Extension
A revision worksheet could be compiled by collating all of the problems posed by the students in their presentations. Students could then complete this as a homework assignment and each question could be marked by the students who posed it.

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