A.+4.3+Collaborative+Lesson+Plan

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Collaborative Planning Form

[|May 3 Discussion.docx]

[|Email discussion April 27 - May 5.docx] Jennifer Allred and Kathryn Anderson's Collaborative Lesson Plan for the 6th Grade Science Energy Project

· **Instructional Strategies: **Cooperative Learning, Notemaking, Questioning, Classifying, Summarizing, and Comparing · **Lesson Length: **45-50 minutes
 * Planning **
 * · Reading Comprehension Strategy: **Questioning
 * · Reading Development Level: **Advancing

· **Purpose: **The purpose of this lesson is to assist in locating reliable resources for use in constructing a plan for conserving energy in a school or home. Finding and properly utilizing information on the web is an important skill for students to learn and understand. This can be used in many areas of a student’s life from completing research for a paper to finding credible news reports. This lesson touches on only one use for good information seeking behavior.

· **Objectives: ** At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Design a plan to conserve energy.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Follow instructions to complete an assignment.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Begin an inquiry process by asking questions and making notes on new information gained.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Compare, categorize, and classify websites in their reliability for use as resources.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Use a rubric to summarize why websites are reliable and use educated methods of finding reliable sources.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Work together to find, share, and evaluate information pertaining to their topic.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">· **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Resources, Materials, and Equipment: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">-Computer hooked up to LCD projector - Allred -Projector screen or SMART board - Allred -Handouts of the rubric - [|Website Evaluation Rubric] - Anderson -Student Computers (1 for every 2 students) - Allred will reserve these -Presentation on Finding Websites - Allred -Demonstration on how to use the rubric - Anderson -List of groups for students - Anderson -List of ideas for different energy resources - Anderson -Graphic Organizer - Allred

· **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Collaboration: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The librarian guides students through the presentation on finding credible websites while the teacher monitors that students are paying attention. The teacher guides students through using the website evaluation rubric while the librarian ensures students are paying attention. When students divide up into groups both educators monitor the students work. Both educators help students complete their K-W-L chart and the website evaluation rubric.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Websites: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Website Evaluation]
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Graphic Organizers: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[|Energy+Project+Graphic+Organizer.docx]

· **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Assessment: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Students will self-assess using the given rubric while completing the lesson. The teacher and librarian will use the same rubric to assess students completed work. [|Energy Management Plan Rubric.docx] <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">· **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Standards **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Content Areas ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Standard ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Skill ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Indicator ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Information Literacy || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1.1 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1.1.1: Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Information Literacy || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2: Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2.1 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2.1.1: Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical-thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Education Technology || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2: Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2.1 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2.1.4: Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Listening and Speaking || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">3: Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">3.1 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">3.1.2: Participate and collaborate as members of a social and intellectual network of learners. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Science || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">6.7 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">B || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Students will design a logical plan to manage energy resources in the home, school, or community. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Reading || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">6.23 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">C || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Students will record data, utilizing available technology (e.g., word processors) in order to see the relationships between ideas, and convert graphic/visual data (e.g., charts, diagrams, timelines) into written notes. ||


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Reading and/or writing <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">analyze websites
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Listening and speaking <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">listen to presentation on finding websites; discuss website evaluation form with your partner
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Science <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">use information about energy types to find ways to manage them **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">; **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Information literacy <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">organize information into graphic organizer; evaluate information
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Educational technology <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">use technology to research energy resources

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">· **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Process **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Implementation **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Motivation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The teacher reminds students about their project rubric and presents students with their graphic organizer. Student will break into their groups and begin filling out the first and second column of the graphic planner. The librarian then asks students how they plan to find the information they do not already know. The librarian takes notes of the resources students want to use (books, magazines, databases, internet), and highlights the word Internet.


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Student-friendly Objectives: **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Find credible websites.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Research an energy source.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Discover ways to manage energy.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Both educators present the keys to finding reliable websites using search engines, databases, and guiding websites. Educators present the Website Evaluation Rubric and Project Organizer. Both educators work together to evaluate a website based on the Website Evaluation Rubric. The teacher reminds students to review their Project Rubric for guidance.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Presentation <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">: **


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Student Participation Procedures or Student Practice Procedures: **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Review the Project Rubric
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Review the Website Evaluation Rubric.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Review the Project Organizer.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Fill out the 1st and 2nd columns of the Project Organizer.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Identify the resources you will need to complete your project.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Find a website related to your assignment.
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Evaluate the site using the Website Evaluation Rubric.
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Continue to locate resources and fill in the Project Organizer.
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Self-assess your work using the rubrics.
 * 10) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Present one website to the class using the Website Evaluation Rubric.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Educators monitor students’ use of the Website Evaluation Rubric and Project Organizer. Educators circulate through the room and assist students who may be having difficulty. To keep students focused on their research, educators ask to see their Project Organizer and ask questions related to the project and where the group is heading with their project.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Guided Practice: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Librarian displays the Website Evaluation Rubric and asks students to present their chosen website to the class. Collectively the class evaluates the website and offers feedback.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Closure: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">How did the website evaluation form help us learn to find better websites? What is the importance of finding reliable websites?
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Reflection: **

· **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Extensions: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Students will write a review for a website and post it to the teacher's blog. The website review has to include some of the information from parts 1 and 2 of the website evaluation form as well as their opinion on the website. Students can also use the information they learned about finding reliable websites in their other classes.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Moreillon, J. **//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Collaborative strategies for teaching reading comprehension: Maximizing your impact //**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">. Chicago: ALA Editions, 2007. **