I was really excited to be able to create my own TED-Ed lesson in this module. I have completed TED lessons for not only this class but also other classes and I really like doing them. The idea of using a video to teach a concept is really neat to me. For my own TED-Ed lesson, I chose to use Parts of a Plant as my main concept. My main science objective is: Students will be able to name the parts of a plant and briefly describe what they do through an interactive video lesson and mini-assessment. The science performance indicator is 3.1b. These are the standards currently being used in Buffalo Public Schools. The science curriculum is going to be revamped for younger grades in the coming years so these will change.
As with all lessons I teach, English Language Arts standards are incredibly important. For this lesson, I chose to focus on L.K.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standards English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. This standard fits this activity because my ELL students will need to focus on writing their answers in complete sentences, word choice, and also grammar. For example, when answering the multiple choice questions, they will need to think which answer not only makes sense but also sounds right. When answering the Discussion question, my students will need to think about how to formulate a sentence and whether or not the sentence that they wrote makes sense.
When thinking in terms of my current class, I will not be able to use something like TED-Ed until much later in the year. My students are still learning basic letters and sounds so typing a response to questions would not be possible without assistance. I know that towards the middle and end of the year though, something like a TED-Ed lesson would definitely be possible.
As with all lessons I teach, English Language Arts standards are incredibly important. For this lesson, I chose to focus on L.K.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standards English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. This standard fits this activity because my ELL students will need to focus on writing their answers in complete sentences, word choice, and also grammar. For example, when answering the multiple choice questions, they will need to think which answer not only makes sense but also sounds right. When answering the Discussion question, my students will need to think about how to formulate a sentence and whether or not the sentence that they wrote makes sense.
When thinking in terms of my current class, I will not be able to use something like TED-Ed until much later in the year. My students are still learning basic letters and sounds so typing a response to questions would not be possible without assistance. I know that towards the middle and end of the year though, something like a TED-Ed lesson would definitely be possible.
It is good that you are thinking ahead to what skills your students will need in order to complete the assignment so you can match their skill set with the skills needed to complete the lesson. I think a lot of people would maybe just try to use the tool for the sake of using it.
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