Instructional+Plan

=Instructional Plans=


 * ==Instructional Context==
 * Grade Level - 1
 * Content Area/Course - Science
 * Length of Unit - 1 month
 * Time of Year/Month - November

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 * ==Instructional Purpose==
 * Unit Title - //Floating and Sinking//
 * Unit Goals/Essential Questions
 * 1) Why do objects sink?
 * 2) Why do objects float?
 * 3) Why do you think a little item like a paper clip sinks and a big item like a wooden ruler floats?
 * **Content Standards Met**
 * //Teachers know the subjects they are teaching.//
 * The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines she or he teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
 * //Teachers know how children grow//
 * The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
 * //Teachers understand that children learn differently.//
 * The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
 * //Teachers know how to teach.//
 * The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
 * Teachers know how to manage a classroom
 * The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
 * Teachers communicate well
 * The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
 * Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons.
 * The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
 * //Teachers know how to test for student progress.//
 * The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
 * Teachers are able to evaluate themselves
 * The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
 * //Teachers are connected with other teachers and the community.//
 * The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well-being and acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
 * **ISTE Student Standards Met**
 * //Creativity and Innovation//
 * B. Students will create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
 * C. Students will be able to use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
 * D. Students will be able to identify trends and forecast possibilities.
 * //Communication and Collaboration//
 * A. Students will be able to interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
 * B. Students will be able to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
 * D. Students will be able to contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.
 * //Research and Information Fluency//
 * B. Students will be able to locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
 * D. Students will be able to process data and report results.
 * //Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making//
 * C. Students will be able to collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
 * //Digital Citizenship//
 * A. Students will be able to advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
 * B. Students will be able to exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
 * C. Students will be able to demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
 * //Technology Operations and Concepts//
 * A. Students will be able to understand and use technology systems.
 * B. Students will be able to select and use applications effectively and productively.
 * **Assessments**
 * Creating a fotbabble
 * Taking pictures of objects that sink and float and editing them in the Picnik application
 * Creating a screen-cast-o-matic
 * Creating a 3 fold brochure
 * Creating a mindmap
 * Creating a newsletter
 * Creating a podcast
 * Creating a variety of items using Web 2.0 tools.