It is important to articulate precisely what is expected from students participating in the learning experience. Consider this the enduring knowledge students will take with them long-term. This is based on why it is important to learn the concept/s in this lesson. Before selecting the activities, be sure to clearly present what must be included in the final assessment at the end of this unit. This can be done using a rubric.

Exploration/Discovery

 

·        What specific NM Standards concept will be invented in this first activity and developed throughout the remaining phases?

·        What engaging activity must the students do to acquire concept information?

·        What instructions will the students need to help them do the activity?

·        What kinds of records or information about the activity must the students keep?

·        What safety precautions must students be aware of?

 

Development/Support

 

·        What will the students do with the information obtained from the first experience as they encounter a new activity in this phase?

·        What engaging activity must the students do to further develop the concept?

·        What instructions will the students need to help them do this activity?

·        What supportive terminology and related concepts might be needed to develop the present concept?

·        What questions will help them clarify the concept?

·        What resources/references may students use to develop the concept further?

·        What question might develop a personal connection to the students’ lived experiences?

 

Expansion/Application

 

·        How will the students use the concept in a new situation?

·        What new information and experience/s will the students need to expand or apply the concept in a new situation?

·        What instructions will the students need to help them do this activity?

·        What question(s) will encourage them to extend the concept to society and the environment?

 

Assessment/Understanding

 

·        How will each student show that he/she understands the concept?

·        What instructions will the students need to help them do this activity?

·        What choices will students have to personally demonstrate concept understanding?

·        How will the teacher know that each student understands the concept (refer to the rubric)?

  

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