Lesson Plan 3 Reflection

Instructional Decisions/Teaching (InTask Standard # 9): Discuss the implementation process and describe

• What went well and what didn't go well during the implementation of your lesson?
  I think the overall ideas of the lesson went very well. The part that did not go well, was that the students had a hard time thinking of the lesson as if they were 4th graders. Since making the contraptions was a social activity, everyone was just having normal conversations. Which is completely understandable, but I wonder if it was bound to happen or if I didn’t present as strong as a teacher for the whole lesson for this to happen.
• How well was the alignment to objectives and standards maintained?
  The objectives and standards were all in align and were maintained. The important parts of the lesson were kept.
• Describe any modifications made during the implementation of the lesson
  The only modification made was that I cut out watching the second video. I did not think it was necessary, and I thought giving more time to build would be more fun. Plus it would also give them more time to write a reflection, which I was interested in seeing.
  
• Mechanics:
• What technologies did I use (for the teacher and the learner)?
  The teacher used: a computer and youtube. The learners used youtube (by watching), a computer, a camera, and Microsoft Word.
• How were the technologies used (by whom and in what manner)?
  I used the computer to show the students a youtube video on gravity to help explain what it is. The students then used a camera to explain why and how they made their contraption. After the eggs were dropped, the students used word to write about their experiences.
• My lesson was within the correct time frame

My lesson was in the correct time frame in the end. At the beginning of the lesson I thought I was going too fast, so I slowed down my pace. But at the end I thought I would run out of time so I picked it up. In the end I got everything done in the lesson that I wanted to accomplish.

3. Assessment of Learning (InTask Standard # 6): Refer to Assessing Student Learning
• Include at least 2 digital artifacts that demonstrate what you or your students (peers) have created as a result of your lesson
  “I think that my egg drop succeeded because of my superior design and the amount of padding wrapped around the egg.  The parachute was able to stay fluffy, and even though my egg drop on concrete, the egg was held in place by a string that kept it upright when the egg hit the ground.  The toilet paper rolls were reinforced on the inside with the straws, which provided even more padding for the egg.  The layers of fabric, paper towels, tin foil, paper, and rubber bands definitely effectively padded the egg. Also, I wrapped the egg in tape, which I really think kept the whole egg together when it fell. The egg was also kept in a nice zip lock bag, which was connected to the plastic bag parachute. It was a fantastic and effective design, which was superior to all others (I’m just kidding)!”
  -Melissa Olson
  “My egg survived because I made my carrier very aerodynamic. I used a plastic bag as a parachute and cut it so that it was even wider than usual.  I put toilet paper rolls on either side of the egg to make the carrier catch air as it fell to the ground.  I choose to wrap the egg in felt and other cushion-like materials so that the egg would be protected when it hit the ground.  When we threw the carriers out the window, there was concrete right below.  Therefore, I threw my carrier further out so that it would land on the grass for further protection.”
  -Aryana Good
• Describe your students' level of success in achieving the standards and objectives for your lesson based on your assessment
  I believe my students met the standards and objectives I set for this lesson. I believe my students learned what I wanted them to, and in a fun way.
  They all had good success in understanding how gravity works, as well as why their egg broke or stayed whole.
• Describe the level of success you had in teaching the lesson
• How do your individual reflections support this?
  I think I did a good job with my lesson and all the components. While it was harder to remain in ‘teacher mode’ with all of the social interactions that were more age appropriate for how old we all actually are. I believe all other parts of my lesson were done to the best of my abilities and that I did a good job with the hour I was given.
• How do the comments from your classmates support this?
  The largest feedback that I had was that I should have explained more about the science and details of gravity. Which I completely agree with. I think I was so used to writing lesson plans for younger children who do not use the big scientific terms, but rather the overall concepts in simple terms that I forgot that in my lesson. This is something I need to work more on in general in writing my all my lesson plans as well.