Lesson+Plan

= ** Lesson Plan for Using Concept Maps and Inspiration ** =
 * Topic **
 * Any
 * Overview **
 * The students will investigate and research the concepts of a topic. This could be done with reading and working with chapters assigned, or research on the internet, or with classroom work.
 * The concept map may be used at the end of a unit as a formative assessment.
 * Prerequisite Experience **
 * Students will know how to work in groups.
 * Teacher Prep Time **
 * Reflection on the following questions may make the lesson effective and relevant for your students:
 * 1) How am I helping the students to learn better?
 * 2) What am I teaching?
 * 3) How do I want students to interact in my classroom?
 * 4) What resources are available to my students?
 * 5) How can I use the wall space in my classroom to further active learning?
 * Teacher will be familiar with:
 * · concept maps in order to help students with theirs,
 * · Inspiration software,
 * · Promethean or Smart Boards.
 * Project **
 * Students will study a topic with guidance from the teacher by using the internet, textbooks and class work. The teacher will then have the students work in groups of 3 to 4 to make a paper concept map using content words or phrases that the teacher provides. The students must show the relationship between the words by arranging them in a logical manner and then writing about the association or connection between the words. This is a type of formative assessment – the teacher can use this time to correct any misconceptions and lead the students to a deeper understanding of the topic.


 * The students will then come together as a class and make a class concept map using Inspiration software on the board with Promethean or Smart Board software. The groups, and the students within the groups, may take turns adding to the concept map in Inspiration on the board. The map may then be printed or sent in an email as a concept map or an outline for the students to study for a summative assessment.
 * Assessment/Grading **
 * Rubrics for concept map. See below.
 * Time Management Tips **
 * Class 1: Students assigned project/topic to research.
 * Class 2: Students work in groups to make a paper concept map.
 * Class 3: The students work as a class to make a concept map on board.
 * Estimated Time of Completion **
 * 1 week or 1 month as needed for research.
 * Grade **
 * Any
 * Subject **
 * Computers, Any Subject
 * Technology Skills **
 * Discovering the Internet, Online Safety, Inspiration software, Promethean or Smart Boards
 * State/Provincial Standards **
 * Which ever used.
 * ISTE NETS **
 * NETS.S 1 c; 2 d; 3 b,d; 4 b,c; 5 a,b,c; 6 a,c,d.
 * Language of Lesson Plan **
 * English
 * Comments **
 * I post the paper concept maps on my walls and have the students grade each other with a simple rubric (see below).
 * I have put suggestions for the 6Es of a lesson below.
 * Engage **
 * Teacher will show You Tube video on topic
 * Teacher will present essential question as a quest for inquiry.
 * Teacher will present a few key questions to help direct some on the research in the Explore section.
 * Explore **
 * Students will watch a full length video on topic and take notes.
 * Students will do a lab.
 * Students will use the internet to research who, what, where, when, why, how and if.
 * Explain **
 * Students will come together as a group and share their findings.
 * Students will make a paper concept map showing the relationships of the concepts researched. The teacher will provide the words or phrases on pieces of paper (or in list form) for the students to glue on a large piece of paper when making their concept map. The teacher will also provide colored pencils.
 * The teacher will provide instant feedback, correct any misconceptions and lead the students to higher level thinking by asking high level questions during the class.
 * Elaborate **
 * Students will work as a class to make a comprehensive concept map on the Promethean or Smart board. Pictures and explanations may be included.
 * Evaluate **
 * Teacher will modify lesson as needed for understanding by student.
 * Teacher observations are ongoing.
 * Students will evaluate each other - anonymously.
 * Rubrics below.
 * Extend **
 * Students may brainstorm ways to share their concept map with others in their school or outside the school. Examples are displays in school or presenting to another class.


 * = = Concept Map Rubric for Teachers = ||

** Mastery ** ** (15-20) ** || ** Acceptable ** ** (10-14) ** || ** Unacceptable ** ** (0-9) ** ||  || Shows a complete understanding of the material presented. Provides clear explanations and elaboration. || Shows somewhat of an understanding of the material presented. Provides some explanation. || Shows limited understanding of the presented material. Provides little explanation. ||  || Very organized and easy to follow. || Somewhat organized and easy to follow. || Little organization and difficult to follow. ||  || Appropriate selection of visual aids. Visual aids are clear and easy to interpret. Map has no misspellings or grammatical errors. || Reasonable selection of visual aids. Visual aids are mostly clear and easy to interpret. Map has not more than two misspellings or grammatical errors. || Ineffective use of visual aids. Visual aids are unclear and difficult to interpret. Map has more than three misspellings or grammatical errors. ||  || All group members are //equally// involved. || One member is noticeably less involved. || One member doing most of the map, with inconsistent effort by the group as a whole. ||  || Very original illustration of the material; presented with freshness and imagination. || Originality apparent; an obvious attempt to show imagination. || Little originality or imagination. Little attempt to add variety and freshness. ||  ||
 * Components ** ||
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 * Content ** ||
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 * Organization ** ||
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 * Visuals ** ||
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 * Participation ** ||
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 * Creativity ** ||
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=** Concept Map Rubric (for students to use for each other) **= =** Number of Concept Map__ **=

3 || Has //all// the terms given for assignment. Organized in a //very// understandable and comprehensive way. || 2 || Has //most// of the terms given for assignment. Organized in an understandable and comprehensive way. || 1 || Has //some// of the terms given for assignment. //Not// very organized in an understandable and comprehensive way. || Comments:

Reflection Questions to ask yourself after the lesson and/or topic.

 * 1) How do I know I am helping the students learn better?
 * 2) What else can I do to help students learn better?
 * 3) How are students interacting in my classroom? What is the evidence?
 * 4) What next steps can I take to give students the space to interact in the ways I want them to?
 * 5) What else can I do to make sure students can take advantage of the resources available to them?
 * 6) How do I know if my use of wall space is working to further active learning?

Note: the reflective questions are taken from ALPS, Harvard