Artifact 1 TPE 4-7: Differentiated Lesson
I have included a differentiated lesson(see below) as Artifact 1 because this lesson encompasses the many aspects of Domain C, TPEs 4-7. This 8th grade gravity lesson was designed to make content accessible, engage students, provide developmentally appropriate teaching practices (9-12th grade) and teach English learners.
Lesson Elements:
1) Engagement (TPE 4):
Making predictions engages students, including gifted learners, in learning. Interactive exploratory labs can help students because they get to choose the various settings and “play” with options to determine the nature of gravity and it’s role in the universe.
2) Developmentally Appropriate (TPE 6B) This lesson covers the following middle school standards generally taught in the 8th grade: MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis for the model is on gravity as the force that holds together the solar system and Milky Way galaxy and controls orbital motions within them. Examples of models can be physical (such as computer visualizations of elliptical orbits) or conceptual
3) Content Accessibility/Teaching English Learners (TPEs 5,7):
Throughout this lesson, content is introduce using a variety of media including videos, reading, digital activities, class discussions. This variety provides content accessibility to all types of learning styles (visual, auditory, tactile). EL students and students with learning delays such as processing disorders, are supported by peer-discussions and gallery walks. Gallery walks allow students to compare their own thinking to that of their peers. Many times it supports the learning process by showing them new ideas. The guiding questions and the ability to translate questions as needed supports comprehension in English Language learners. Guiding questions can also help direct students with ADHD, because it provide them with a focus in the exploratory activity. English Language learners and students who struggle with comprehension, like students with learning delays, are supported in learning by collaborative groups. In collaborative groups content specific vocabulary is used in a meaningful way, which can help support learning and new ideas are presented to the group by peers. Definitions connected to a drawing helps support comprehension for EL learners and students who struggle with language, such as low-level readers or students with processing disorders. Video media with closed captioning or language options (SDAIE strategies) are included in this lesson to support EL students. Gifted student are supported by inquiry and engagement in content. Visual and auditory presentation can help support learning in EL and challenged students. Independent writing can support gifted students in learning because they can expressive their creativity in writing their ideas about the content, and are able to work at their own pace. This lesson also includes remediation and extension activities to meet needs of the students. Brainpops are simple and concise and can be replayed if needed. Spending some one-on-one time with the students will help clear up misconceptions or areas of confusion. Extension activities help students develop DOK and provides a challenge to keep gifted students engaged in learning.
Lesson Elements:
1) Engagement (TPE 4):
Making predictions engages students, including gifted learners, in learning. Interactive exploratory labs can help students because they get to choose the various settings and “play” with options to determine the nature of gravity and it’s role in the universe.
2) Developmentally Appropriate (TPE 6B) This lesson covers the following middle school standards generally taught in the 8th grade: MS-ESS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis for the model is on gravity as the force that holds together the solar system and Milky Way galaxy and controls orbital motions within them. Examples of models can be physical (such as computer visualizations of elliptical orbits) or conceptual
3) Content Accessibility/Teaching English Learners (TPEs 5,7):
Throughout this lesson, content is introduce using a variety of media including videos, reading, digital activities, class discussions. This variety provides content accessibility to all types of learning styles (visual, auditory, tactile). EL students and students with learning delays such as processing disorders, are supported by peer-discussions and gallery walks. Gallery walks allow students to compare their own thinking to that of their peers. Many times it supports the learning process by showing them new ideas. The guiding questions and the ability to translate questions as needed supports comprehension in English Language learners. Guiding questions can also help direct students with ADHD, because it provide them with a focus in the exploratory activity. English Language learners and students who struggle with comprehension, like students with learning delays, are supported in learning by collaborative groups. In collaborative groups content specific vocabulary is used in a meaningful way, which can help support learning and new ideas are presented to the group by peers. Definitions connected to a drawing helps support comprehension for EL learners and students who struggle with language, such as low-level readers or students with processing disorders. Video media with closed captioning or language options (SDAIE strategies) are included in this lesson to support EL students. Gifted student are supported by inquiry and engagement in content. Visual and auditory presentation can help support learning in EL and challenged students. Independent writing can support gifted students in learning because they can expressive their creativity in writing their ideas about the content, and are able to work at their own pace. This lesson also includes remediation and extension activities to meet needs of the students. Brainpops are simple and concise and can be replayed if needed. Spending some one-on-one time with the students will help clear up misconceptions or areas of confusion. Extension activities help students develop DOK and provides a challenge to keep gifted students engaged in learning.