#18 Important Concepts for the Final Exam

Important Concepts for the Final Exam

#17 Agenda for WK12 11/15/2012

1.Three reading materials

2.Science activities for Weather

3.Observe two teachers’ practices

4.Lesson plan discussion (content and practice standards)

5.Presentation schedule

6.Final exam on 12/6/2012

7.Personal lesson plan due on 12/6/2012

8.Ch5 review questions

9.No assignment for this week

#16 Lesson Plan Protocol

Lesson Plan Protocol (available to download)

WCM12 Lesson Plan Protocol

Overview

Name
Topic
Grade level/ Standards	2-3 objectives, but you need to think carefully how to align the objectives with your activities and instructional procedures
Objectives/ Goals
Content Keywords/ Vocabulary
Instructional hour	2-3 hours/ person
Agenda
Brief description for  hands-on activities
Three examples of inquiry questions

Instructional procedures

Instructional procedures	Role of students	Role of teacher

Appendix (if available)

• ·         Handouts
• ·         Powerpoint slides
• ·         Activity worksheet
• ·         Reference

#15 WK10 Assignments Due by 1 pm 11/8/2012

Required
1. Analyze four group lesson plans
Submit your comments and reflections through: Lesson Plan Comments and Reflections focusing on the following question:

1a. Analyze the arrangement of the lesson plan.
1b. What interests you? Analyze the pros and cons of the lesson plan.
1c. Reflect what you have learned through this lesson plan.
1d. If you are preparing for the topic, what would you like to add or change?

2. Preview on Chapter7 (7-1, 7-2 and 7-3)
Preview Submission : Something I don't know (with some explanations) on Chapter 7

3. Preview on Chapter19 (19-1, 19-2 and 19-4)
Preview Submission : Something I don't know (with some explanations) on Chapter19

#14 WK9 Assignments Due by 1 pm 11/1/2012

Required
1. Analyze four group lesson plans
Submit your comments and reflections through: Lesson Plan Comments and Reflections focusing on the following question:

1. Analyze the arrangement of the lesson plan.
2. What interests you? Analyze the pros and cons of the lesson plan.
3. Reflect what you have learned through this lesson plan.
4. If you are preparing for the topic, what would you like to add or change?

2. Think and get a topic for your personal lesson and bring it to the class next time.

#13 WK8 Assignments Due by 1 pm 10/25/2012

Required
1. Analyze two lesson plans
Work on a word file then submit it to me through emails (cctai.etsu@gmail.com), you should include the following points.

1. Analyze the arrangement of the lesson plan.
2. What interests you? Analyze the pros and cons of the lesson plan.
3. Reflect what you have learned through this lesson plan.
4. If you are preparing for the topic, what would you like to add or change?

2. Preview on Chapter 6
Preview Submission : Something I don't know (with some explanations) on Chapter 6

#12 Announcement: Agenda Change in WK 7-8

WK 7 (10/11/12)
1. Mid-term
2. Group Lesson Planning Time

WK 8 (10/18/12)
1. Group Lesson Plan Presentation
2. Ch 6
3. Personal Lesson Planning Time- Biodiversity, Sustainability, Nutrient Cycle, Energy etc.