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Thinking Flexibly Lesson Plan
Thinking Flexibly Lesson Plan
Objective: SWBAT understand and embody the Habit of Mind of “thinking flexibly” through
the analogy of a rubber band.
Agenda:
1. Analyze images related to “thinking flexibly”
2. Introduce rubber band analogy
3. Students engage in rubber band activity
4. Connections between rubber band analogy and math content courses
5. Completion of a Math Story problem
6. Closing
Introduction to Lesson:
Scholars, in your own words, what do you think “thinking flexibly” means? What can that look
like? Sound like? Based on the following images, what do you think such a concept might mean?
The images above are in the public domain and not subject to copyright.
To make such a concept a bit clearer, let’s take a look at this rubber band. As a group, let’s
describe what a rubber band is able to do and what it can be used for.
Closing:
1. Based on the Rubber Band Activity, how do you now understand the concept of
“thinking flexibly?”
2. Which 2-3 words most resonate with you about a rubber band’s characteristics?
3. How did you/did you not “think flexibly” while solving the Math Story Problem?