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Group Members:

                                                          Kaulani Santos

    Jason Malinao

 Julie Garcia

   Nicole Nadal

Title of Game: Action Fraction

URL: http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/back-to-school/games/game_action_fraction.html

Subject: Mathematics

Topic: Fractions

Purpose: Children learn about fractions, and how to add and subtract using different
                       denominators

Grade level: 3^rd grade

  

CATEGORY	TARGET (3 PTS.)	ACCEPTABLE (2 PTS.)	UNACCEPTABLE (1 PT.)
Graphics	Graphics are      appropriate for the content area, keeps the audience enthralled, relates to the subject, demonstrates understanding	Graphics are appropriate for the content area, keeps the audience enthralled, and demonstrates understanding	No use of color, graphics, or sound effects, and does not relate to subject matter
Layout	Layout is useful and appealing, user friendly, well-organized, and easily accessible in term of navigating game site	Layout is somewhat useful and appealing, user friendly, and some assistance may be necessary to navigate	Layout is not useful or appealing, not organized, and does not offer an accessible navigation
Sound	Sound effects relate to the game, interactive, motivational, clear, and of excellent quality	Sound effects relate to the object of the game, interactive, and average quality	Virtually no sound effects, does not relate to the game, poor quality, and enhancement needed
Directions	Directions are brief, comprehensive, and beneficial to child learning	Directions are brief and easily understandable	Directions are equivocal and does not appear beneficial to child learning

Images retrieved from the following sources:

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Not sure? Be reassured with ASSURE!

         

The NETS*T standard which applies to this assignment would be 1A, Technology Operations and Concepts. According to this standard, “students demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology” (NETS*T 2011). Therefore, through incorporating the use of a digital spreadsheet into my lesson plan, I believe I have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and understanding of this particular concept. With a little editing and revising, I think my lesson plan could be more challenging if I had chosen another disability aside from autism. For this lesson plan, I decided to concentrate on autism as a disability. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, autism is “characterized by social impairment, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior” (NINDS 2012). In order to accommodate this student, I needed to ensure that a one-to-one aide was present during instruction time to assist the child with the activity, for instance, if the student was not capable to staying focused during the lesson.

The best part about this assignment was being able think outside-the-box. It allowed me to open my mind to a whole new world – a world I have no experience in. I enjoyed the fact that creating a lesson plan allows you (as the student) to have structure and organization, instead of chaos and unpreparedness. Being that this is my first time creating a lesson, I did not like the moments when I felt like I could not accomplish this assignment. Usually, I am capable of carrying out assignments; however, creating a lesson plan actually threw me away. Thankfully, Dr. Cyrus introduced the ASSURE model. This model, along with the guidance of a few friends, has helped me with this assignment. Overall, I strongly believe that creating lesson plans, while incorporating the ASSURE model will greatly benefit me in the future as I embark on a journey toward becoming an educator. With the understanding of how to create a lesson plan, I now understand the benefits of doing so. Lesson plans are ideal for keeping things in an orderly fashion.

References:

International Society for Technology in Education.  Retrieved February 18, 2012 from http://www.iste.org/Libraries/PDFs/NETS-S_Standards.sflb.ashx

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.  Retrieved February 18, 2012 from http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/autism.htm

Note: Image retrieved online from http://lemons1.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/school.jpg

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Cereals

	Fat	Salt	Sugar	Total
Special K Fruit & Yogurt	1 gram	135 milligrams	10 grams	146
Cinnamon Toast Crunch	3 grams	220 milligrams	10 grams	223
Whole Grain Cheerios	2 grams	160 milligrams	1 gram	163
Total	6	515	21	542

ASSURE LESSON PLAN

1. ANALYZE LEARNERS

The students are 4th grade, ages 10 and 11 years old.  The class consists of twenty (20) students, 10 girls and 10 boys.  The students are enthusiastic and eager individuals.  In addition, most of the students come from middle-income households and a mixture of races including Filipinos, Caucasians, Chamorros, and Mircronesians.  More importantly, one of the students has been diagnosed with autism.

2.  STATE OBJECTIVES

For the duration of this lesson, the students will:

• Gather data from three (3) different cereal boxes in order to determine the amount of fat, sugar, and salt intake by reading the nutritional label
• Input the data into a spreadsheet, by creating a chart depicting the information provided
• Explain the chart to the class

3.  SELECT METHODS, MEDIA, AND MATERIALS

Method:

• Teacher will lead a class discussion.  The purpose would be to find out what the students know about healthy and unhealthy food.  The main question throughout the discussion is: "What does it mean to be healthy?"
• Students will be asked to choose three (3) different cereal boxes .
• Each student will be required to read the nutritional label to find out the fat. sugar, and salt content.
• Students will use the information provided to create a spreadsheet, create a chart, and briefly explain their findings to the class.

*Note: To accomodate the student with austism, a one-to-one aid will be present to help assist the child

Media: Microsoft Excel (to create spreadsheet) and Moodle to submit assignment

Materials: Cereal boxes, computer

4. UTILIZE MEDIA AND MATERIALS

• Teacher should be prepared to answer any questions pertaining to the assignment
• Prior to the lesson, the teacher should check if the materials are available
• Teacher should provide an example of the assignment

5. REQUIRE LEARNER PARTICIPATION

This lesson is designed so that students actively participate throughout the duration of the class activity.  The students are required to work individually; however, if help is needed, they are encouraged to collaborate amongst their peers for assistance.  In addition, participation is required as it is an integral part of the student's grade.

6. EVALUATE AND REVISE

Students were required to choose three different cereal boxes in order to determine the fat, sugar, and salt content.  Afterwards, the students were required to input the information onto a spreadsheet, create chart, and be prepared to explain the chart.  Moreover, although the one-to-one aide was present to assist with the student with autism, it was a challenging task to have the child focus on the task at hand.