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Standard 7 The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
 * Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. **

Evidence 1:

Rationale 1: Using science benchmarks and technology benchmarks, this lesson was created for 8th grade Earth Science students to show their ability to research and create a brochure about a planet. After sharing their prior knowledge about the planets, specific focus topics were created to focus students’ research. The students needed to communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format using Publisher to create the brochure. A previous lesson was needed to explain how to use Publisher to create a brochure. Also, students used [|www.bubblus.com] to organize their note-taking from the research.

Through this lesson, I was able to assess student’s knowledge on how to research online and using a textbook, and their use and understanding of Publisher. I could evaluate the students’ success during each step of the lesson. Even though most students never used bubblus.com or Publisher before, students seemed to be more engaged during note-taking and organization of the brochure due to using bubblus.com. Students took pride and ownership in their Planet Brochure while creating it in Publisher. This allowed them to show their creative side.

KSD 7.K.1 The teacher understands learning theory, subject matter, curriculum development, and student development to plan instruction and to meet curriculum goals based on content standards Using the benchmarks from the 8th grade science curriculum and technology curriculum, I created an engaging way for students to learn about the planets.

7.S.1 As an individual and a member of a team, the teacher selects and creates learning experiences that are appropriate for curriculum goals, relevant to learners, and based upon principles of effective instruction (e.g. that activate students’ prior knowledge, anticipate preconceptions, encourage exploration and problem-solving, and build new skills on those previously acquired). Before starting the lesson, the students discussed the purpose of brochures to engage the students for the lesson. There were many new concepts for the students to learn in this lesson. Not only were they learning about the planets, but also, the students learned about using bubblus.com to organize ideas, and Publisher to create a brochure.

7.D.2 The teacher believes that plans must always be open to adjustment and revision based on student needs and changing circumstances. Based on the students’ needs, modifications were made throughout the lesson. Some students worked together to create the brochure, while other students received extended time on each task.