https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhHP3jSZHVffdGlUTDU1dWU4V3N4b0o5T1hQalctZVE&usp=drive_web#gid=0
I chose this lesson plan, because I thought it was a humorous way to describe gravity. Physics is the field I am studying in and I have often felt that teaching lessons that are humorous makes the assignments that much better. The way that this lesson is constructed it gives a good simple way of discovering newton’s laws, while being able to see how it is applied to real life. I would try to have most the lessons that I teach to be something that can be seen throughout life and relatable.
I chose this lesson plan, because I thought it was a humorous way to describe gravity. Physics is the field I am studying in and I have often felt that teaching lessons that are humorous makes the assignments that much better. The way that this lesson is constructed it gives a good simple way of discovering newton’s laws, while being able to see how it is applied to real life. I would try to have most the lessons that I teach to be something that can be seen throughout life and relatable.
One of the biggest problems with this lesson plan is that it did not allow much for student centered learning. It is mainly a lecture where students only listen to the teacher, and there was not much room for interactions. Since gravity is something that we all experience I felt as though there should be more of a discussion within this lesson. There also should have been a worksheet that was attached with the lecture; the students would need some time to grapple what they just listened to by solving problems on their own.
The video that was shown within the lesson is a great way
for the visual learners to come to understand the concept of gravity. Also with this video, if they were to watch
it for homework they can watch the lecture again if they missed anything. If the website had created some kind of game
to go along with the lesson that would have made the lesson perfect, for the
more active learners to understand the concept being taught.
Raymond, your lesson plan analysis is clear and your rationale is strong. However, I'm wondering how your selected standards can be accomplished in just ONE lesson, as you've indicated? I would also like hyperlinks to the technologies you list in column c. Also, if you examine your spreadsheet, the columns (from right to left) do not "add up" in support of one another. As an example, review row 6 in your spreadsheet. With some adjustments, this can be a solid lesson plan to add to your teaching portfolio.
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