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PlanTastic
Science Unit: Experiential
Learning using TechnologyBy Tiffani NealMAIT 404
Imagin
e t
his
?
You teach science at a
continuation high school.
Most students are at risk of
dropping out of school due to
low graduation credits .
The students are stigmatized
by their school district,
family members, and even
their community because of
the school they attend.
These students are neither
motivated or inspired easily.
What should you do to improve
their academic performance and motivation?
Capst
one P
roje
ct
Goal
To create a California
Standard Base Science
UnitUse the adopted district
science textbook to create experiential lessons Use technology to
enhance academic performance and learning comprehension.
Guid
ing Q
uest
ions
How can my designed unit plan
showcase science-specific
experiential learning with lessons
to increase the interest and
performance level of at-risk
students in secondary school if
teachers were to implement them?
How can my unit plan assist
teachers outside of the science
content area to infuse science
experiential learning activities and
improve teachers ability to
implement cross-curricular
activities?
My
Audie
nce
Science Teachers teaching at Continuation high
schools Continuation high schools students with: Lack of motivation Lack of inspiration Lack of performance
Purp
ose
Create a unit plan for
teachers to use to reach at risk students
Make Lessons Plans for teachers to implements in their classes that will: Provide students with
science specific experiential learning
Increase student’s interest and academic
performance
Obje
ctiv
e
Students will Improve
their academic performance and subject
matter interest through
scientific specific content and interactive
lessons using technology.
Capstone ProceduresSteps for Success
Unit Theme: What do you know
about PLANTS?
1.Create an
attractive unit
theme
Week 1 :Origins of Plant Life
Week 2: Classification of Plants
Week 3: Diversity of Flowering Plants
Week 4: Plants in Human Culture
Week 5: Plant Cells and Tissues
Week 6: The Vascular System
Week 7: Roots and Stems & Leaves
Week 8:Plant Life Cycle and
Reproduction Week 9: Seed Dispersal and
Germination Week 10: Greenway Xeriscape Project
Design
2. G
ive e
ach
week
a
focu
sed t
hem
e
3. C
reate
speci
fic
them
ati
c w
ork
days
:Vocabulary MondaysLecture Tuesdays
Wellness WednesdaysActivity Thursdays
Review and Quiz Fridays
Weekly Lesson Plan Example
4. C
reate
a w
eekl
y le
sson p
lan
Include the following: Weekly themeDaily ThemesCalifornia State Standards
for the week.Daily ObjectivesWarm-up questionsClass Agenda/ Activities
Assessments (Formative)
Reflections for necessary
modification during the next
week
Daily Lesson Plan Example
“Vocabulary” Monday’s
“Lecture” Tuesday’s
“Act
ivit
y” T
hurs
day
“Revi
ew
and Q
uiz
” Fr
iday
Review &Quiz
While thinking of modern technology with regards to
communication…
Greenway Xeriscape Project Design
Rese
arc
h
Literature ReviewThe collaboration of
WCCUSD Science Lead
teachers, WCCUSD Academic sub-committee, Samuel L.
Gompers instructional
leadership teamSaint Mary’s College
MAIT Courses
Challe
nges
Fear of getting started
High turn-over rate with studentsScheduling do to
Standardize testing Finding Funding to
make students plans
come true.
Outc
om
es
Teaching strategies have an everlasting effect on the lives of at-
risk students especially
those taking science.
Creating service-learning projects will
increase student’s academic success influencing their completion of high school, thus graduating.
A place where
teachers and
students can
experience a
PlanTasic Lesson!