Unit 4: Reflection and Instruction Design
In this unit we will work through the four lessons to create a unit plan for an Earth Science Topic.
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*In Unit 3, we discussed the benefits of looking at "old" unit plans. In this unit, do not reinvent the wheel. Reflect on a "old" unit you teach and create lessons and plans by reworking what you have.
Objectives:[edit | edit source]
Learners will...
- Create a Unit Plan.
- Engage in reflective practices to evaluate their teaching methods and instructional decisions.
- Plan for ongoing professional growth and development in implementing standards-aligned pedagogy.
Lessons:[edit | edit source]
Lesson 1: What Stays? What Goes?
Lesson 2: Create a Unit Phenomenon Lesson
Lesson 4: Create a NYSSLS Unit Plan
Collaboration Task[edit | edit source]
When done with all four lessons:
- Share all your Unit 4 finalized documents to this Google Folder
- Using the comment feature on Google Docs, comment on 2 of your peers' unit plans considering the following prompts: How is inquiry shown in this unit? Are there any components missing from the unit plan (phenomena, models, CCCs, DCIs, SEPs? Any recommendations to better align topics and lessons.