Grade Level:
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3rd Grade
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Objectives: |
1.The student will be able to compare the
decimal base number system(10) to the Roman numeral system using Roman
numerals I,V,X,L,and C. |
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Sunshine State Standards: |
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Strand
A
Number Sense, Concepts, and Operations |
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Standard
2:
The student understands number systems. |
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Benchmark
MA.A.2.2.2.
The student recognizes and compares the decimal number system
to the structure of other number systems such as the Roman numeral
system or bases other than |
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Materials: |
1. hats, sunglasses, purses, small toys,
fake food items, etc.
2. price tags written in Roman numerals
3. fake money
4. Extra help for this activity if possible
5. Roman Numerals Practice Worksheet
6. “Shopping in Rome” homework sheet. |
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Time: |
This lesson will last approximately 45
minutes. |
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Activity: |
1.Activate students’ knowledge of money by
having them recall the various examples of paper money (1 dollar bill, 5
dollar bill, etc.).
2. Introduce Roman numerals I-L, with
samples on the board of combinations to produce any desired number. (Ex.
III=3, IX=9)
3. Work through the first 5 problems on the
worksheet together. Allow students 10 minutes to complete remaining problems
and check together.
4. Pass out fake money. Allow students 15
minutes to “shop in Rome” helping them identify Roman Numerals at each
station. This is where the extra help is needed.
5. Send home “Shopping in Rome” handout for
homework. |
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Evaluation: |
Students will be evaluated with a quiz on
the following day. The completed homework will be worth extra points as
well. |
