The document provides information about an upcoming classroom project called "The Next New Invention" that will last 5 weeks. Students will research famous inventions, brainstorm their own invention ideas, create models and presentations, and present and sell their inventions. They will apply math skills like writing out monetary amounts and using tables and graphs. Parents are encouraged to support the project by volunteering or attending the student presentations. The teacher will facilitate critical thinking through student conferences and supply resources, while encouraging independent problem solving.

1. Newsletter The Next New Invention

2. Overview for Upcoming Unit The following presentation will inform you on what we will be doing the next few weeks in class. Our project is titled “The Next New Invention” and will last approximately 5 weeks. The purpose of this project is to have students apply their knowledgein realistic ways. The objectives will be: Incorporate technology- research. Your child will develop a project that uses mathematical money situations. Using tables and graphs Presenting projects to the class and parents.

3. Contact Information Please feel free to email, or call in my planning period which is 1:00-1:45. Email: vhjacobs@crimson.ua.edu Phone: 205-309-6965

5. How can we make a difference?

6. Unit Question

7. What inventions can we design that others may want to purchase?

8. How can we sale an invention?

9. Content Question

10. How can we determine the correct dollar amount?

11. Why should we use a graph?

13. Expected Role of the Parent and Student Students will be responsible for brainstorming an invention that they will invent, present, and “sell”. Parents please consider contributing in any of the following ways: Guest Speaker Coming to the presentations Resources

14. Role of Teacher As the teacher, I will be shaping the class into critical thinkers. I will be holding conferences with students twice a week. Even though I will be present at all times, I will encourage students to think through their problems before turning to me for help. However, I will be helping whenever needed! Also, all the supplies needed for this project will be provided by the school. Give a special thanks to our principal!

15. Summary of Unit Students research other famous inventions. Students brainstorm inventions. work on power points make model present invention sell invention

16. Benefits of Unit This unit will let your child express their imaginations while still learning. Students will be gaining 21st Century skills which will stay with them from here on out. This unit will also bring you (the parents) into the classroom to see what your child is working on.

17. Standards for this Unit Mth.4.2. Students will write money amounts in words and in dollar-and-cent notation. Mth.4.15.They will also represent categorical data using tables and graphs.