Technology Integration

         This is a lesson that I have created.  The lesson will begin with a class discussion on maps and how they are used. We will discuss how do we know how to get from one place to another? As a class, we will take out maps and measure the distance between two places. Figure out how to write directions. As well as, how to find a certain place on a map.

            The final product will be a student created interactive map. The students may find a site to create their own map or they may use zeemaps.com, mappers.com and google map maker. They will produce a map showing the directions from one point to another. For example, together as a class we would create a map from Broward College North Campus to Pembroke Lakes Mall. The project will include written directions, and a mapped picture. For older students, mileage, and estimated time of arrival could be included as well. For extra credit, students can also figure out alternate routes. This lesson plan uses technology integrations.

Learning Logs

When a lesson is complete, what do you do from there? A week later if you ask a child what he or she learned last week Tuesday, there is a 90% chance they will have no recollection. This is when learning logs come into play. Learning logs can be used for each subject. Sort if like a journal, the learning log has the child reflect on what he or she has learned.


Examples of Learning Log entry questions for several subjects:

Math- Today, we learned about subtracting with borrowing. If you were to go home and teach a friend, what steps would you do to teach them?

Science- Today we learned about the life cycle of a butterfly. Can you draw and label these stages? Tell me a little bit about what happens in each stage.

Writing- Pronouns are? List some pronouns.

Social Studies- Todays lesson involved the civil war. How did the war begin? And how did it end?

The jest of the learning logs is for the student to reflect on what was learned, and is also useful to go back to to refresh memory on previous lessons.

For more info: http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/logs/index.html

Application Cards

The Lesson Plan
This strategy can be used with any class and any lesson.
For example: Math in the 3rd Grade
                      Lesson in Multiplication

The Strategy
Application cards are index cards written at the end of each lesson. These card are used to test the child's comprehension. They are to write how the lesson can be used in the real world.
For example: The child could write--- Multiplication can be used when trying to find the area of my bedroom for when I want to redecorate with new furniture.

Where can this be found:
http://www.beesburg.com/edtools/glossary.html

Connecting Letters to Memory

The lesson plan is for early elementary grades k-2. It teaches children the letters and their sounds. It can be found at http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/2730.html


 




Instructional Strategy #1
Have the student write the letter in upper and lower case as they say the letter and pronounce the sound.
This is a great idea. It has so many things working in the brain at the same time. This child sees the letter and hears the letter helping them connect the two for better memorization. 

Instructional Strategy #2
Have the child pick a letter and model it in clay in both upper and lower case. 
Disabled children will especially enjoy this. Doing the letter cases in different colors will help the child differentiate the differences and boost memory.

This has also been tested by a teacher. She stated "When the next unit of letters is assigned, I give her an oral test and when she has trouble remembering a letter I ask her to recall the clay. Everytime, she has remembered the letter" And that is why I chose these instructional activities.