Program Flyer: Line Up With Math - Proportional Reasoning & Distance-Rate-Time Relationships in Air Traffic Control
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Contact Information
Greg Pitzer
Greg Pitzer
NASA Ames Research Center
MS 253-2
Moffett Field, CA 94035
United States
Phone: (650) 604-3292
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Content Providers: Content Providers
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Content Providers: Content Providers
Primary Disciplines
Career Education, Industrial Technology, International, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Technology/Information Science, Video Conferencing Presentation Skills
Career Education, Industrial Technology, International, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Technology/Information Science, Video Conferencing Presentation Skills
Program Description
Learn how your students can use a free web-based simulator and apply mathematics to explore and solve real-world problems in air traffic control. This professional development event will teach you how to use the simulator to apply proportional reasoning and distance-rate-time relationships to change plane routes and speeds to bring planes to an intersection safely and on time. A comprehensive collection of free instructional materials includes: the simulator, student workbooks, videos, teacher guides, answers and solutions.
Learn how your students can use a free web-based simulator and apply mathematics to explore and solve real-world problems in air traffic control. This professional development event will teach you how to use the simulator to apply proportional reasoning and distance-rate-time relationships to change plane routes and speeds to bring planes to an intersection safely and on time. A comprehensive collection of free instructional materials includes: the simulator, student workbooks, videos, teacher guides, answers and solutions.
Program Format
A Brief Outline of the Videoconference1. Provide a brief overview of the project and presenter's background.2. Introduce Air Traffic Control.3. Demonstrate a simulator problem followed by analysis.4. Participants run a simulator problem.5. Participants help to develop and run a solution to the problem.6. Participants refine the solution.7. Explore underlying mathematics behind the solution.8. Introduce the FREE downloadable materials.9. Participants can remain and do a post-conference activity after the videoconference.
A Brief Outline of the Videoconference1. Provide a brief overview of the project and presenter's background.2. Introduce Air Traffic Control.3. Demonstrate a simulator problem followed by analysis.4. Participants run a simulator problem.5. Participants help to develop and run a solution to the problem.6. Participants refine the solution.7. Explore underlying mathematics behind the solution.8. Introduce the FREE downloadable materials.9. Participants can remain and do a post-conference activity after the videoconference.
Objectives
-- To engage teachers in exploring and solving real-world air traffic control distance-rate-time problems using multiple representations including an interactive simulator and print-based instructional materials.-- To enable teachers to apply proportional reasoning, problem solving, and decision making to resolve air traffic conflicts.- To offer teachers access to free standards-based, classroom-tested mathematics materials from NASA, including a web-based simulator.
-- To engage teachers in exploring and solving real-world air traffic control distance-rate-time problems using multiple representations including an interactive simulator and print-based instructional materials.-- To enable teachers to apply proportional reasoning, problem solving, and decision making to resolve air traffic conflicts.- To offer teachers access to free standards-based, classroom-tested mathematics materials from NASA, including a web-based simulator.
National Standards to which this program aligns
Mathematics (NCTM)
Mathematics (NCTM)
Develop, analyze, and explain methods for solving problems involving proportions, such as scaling and finding equivalent ratios.
Identify and describe situations with constant or varying rates of change and compare them.
Model and solve contextualized problems using various representations, such as graphs, tables, and equations.
Identify and describe situations with constant or varying rates of change and compare them.
Model and solve contextualized problems using various representations, such as graphs, tables, and equations.
Describe location and movement using common language and geometric vocabulary.
Create and describe mental images of objects, patterns, and paths.
Solve simple problems involving rates and derived measurements for such attributes as velocity and density.
Create and describe mental images of objects, patterns, and paths.
Solve simple problems involving rates and derived measurements for such attributes as velocity and density.
Solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts.
Apply and adapt a variety of strategies to solve problems.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others.
Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics.
Select, apply, and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Use representations to model and interpret physical, social, and mathematical phenomena. Science (NSES)
Develop an understanding of motions and forces.
The motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion, and speed. That motion can be measured and represented on a graph.
Develop abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry.
Use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
Develop description, explanation, predictions, and models using evidence.
Think critically and logically to make the relationships between evidence and explanations.
Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communication. Technology (ISTE)
Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others.
Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics.
Select, apply, and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
Use representations to model and interpret physical, social, and mathematical phenomena. Science (NSES)
Develop an understanding of motions and forces.
The motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion, and speed. That motion can be measured and represented on a graph.
Develop abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry.
Use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
Develop description, explanation, predictions, and models using evidence.
Think critically and logically to make the relationships between evidence and explanations.
Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communication. Technology (ISTE)
Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
Program Length
45-60 minutes
45-60 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
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Program Fee Notes
There is no fee for this program
There is no fee for this program
Cancellation Policy
There is no penalty for cancellation, however we do request prompt notification so that we may offer your time slot to another institution.
There is no penalty for cancellation, however we do request prompt notification so that we may offer your time slot to another institution.
Is video taping allowed?
Yes
Yes
Video Taping Notes
Please be aware of privacy rights of your students if choose to videotape. Your institution is responsible for media clearances of all students in attendance.
Please be aware of privacy rights of your students if choose to videotape. Your institution is responsible for media clearances of all students in attendance.
The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 384 KIP
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 384 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
We request that you be able to connect at a minimum of 128K, but preferably at 384K. You are free to connect at speeds up to 2Mb/s if you are able to handle the network traffic. Test calls can be done to: 128.102.194.18. On the day of the event, you may either dial into us or we can dial you.
We request that you be able to connect at a minimum of 128K, but preferably at 384K. You are free to connect at speeds up to 2Mb/s if you are able to handle the network traffic. Test calls can be done to: 128.102.194.18. On the day of the event, you may either dial into us or we can dial you.