Science+2

=**Science 2 - Sami, Rachel, and Crystal**=

**Lesson Title:**
Earthquakes: Causes and effects

**Link to Lesson:**
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/3932?ref=search

**C:**
Evidence: 3, because the learning objectives that have key words such as "recognize" and "enjoy" are not measurable in the classroom. Evidence: 3, because it does not actually include the content. It is more implicit from the teacher's perspective. The questions and vocabulary are good, but it does not include the answers. It would be hard for a substitute teacher to come in the classroom and know the content since the answers are not included.
 * Provides Clear Lesson Objectives
 * Define key concepts and terms associated with earthquakes.
 * Recognize the cause and effect relationships present in nature.
 * Make predictions and hypotheses.
 * Recognize the value of historical scientific information.
 * Build a model.
 * Enjoy a hands-on learning experience.
 * Use computers as tools for accessing information.
 * Exhibits sufficient knowledge of the subject topic/content?

**P:**
Evidence: 2, because they are not measurable in an individualistic way. It has the assumption that if you just attend class and do the work you will get a good grade instead of being able to measure or infer every student's ability to understand the content. Evidence: 2, because it gives the students too much time in being off task instead of engaging them.
 * Assessments match instructional method
 * Lesson appears to help organize and manage student behavior- -Explains sequence of events and procedures for students

**T:**
Evidence: 2, does include a website activity at end, but this is minimal involvement, not very effective usage Evidence: 1, does not discuss Evidence: 1, no rationale at all Evidence: 1, demonstrates complete misuse of technology--allows students free reign on computer
 * Lesson plan incorporates at least 1 technology
 * Discusses possible limitations to technology or potential problems, as well as solutions
 * Provides clear rationale for technology choice
 * Demonstrates understanding of technology as teacher tool or student tool

**PCK:**
Evidence: 3, does use a lab that involves the subject matter directly, involves discussion/scientific experiment Evidence: 3, does not discuss misconceptions directly in lesson plan, lesson plan does not address misconceptions with students experiment does promote a correct understanding by direct involvement with the materials Evidence: 5, lab, discussion, vocabulary, field trip, online investigation--all appropriate strategies
 * Selects effective teaching strategies appropriate to subject domain to guide student thinking and learning
 * Demonstrates awareness of possible student misconceptions
 * Presents appropriate strategies for developing understanding of the subject content

**TPK:**
Evidence: 1. teacher did not use technology to present material Evidence: 2, students use computers, but ineffectively--to browse with little guidence Evidence: 1. does not provide rationale
 * Chooses technology enhancing approaches (teacher centered approaches) -- Uses technology to present material
 * Chooses technology enhancing student learning (student centered approaches) -- Students use technology to explore content and achieve learning goals
 * Provides clear rationale for technology choice to deliver instruction

**TCK:**
Evidence:1. technology isn't specifically relevant to science...students could just as easily answer his questions from a textbook Evidence: 1. it is not.
 * Chooses appropriate technologies for subject domain (mathematics, science)
 * Link between technology and content is obvious or explicit

**TPCK:**
Evidence: 3. reviews information, uses appropriate materials and lab strategies, presents basic vocabulary at beginning, allows for student exploration only a token presence of computers Evidence: 1. it does not--just a token use of computers to answer questions
 * Appropriately uses content, pedagogy, and technology strategies
 * Technology enhances content objectives and instructional strategies

**:3**
overall, this is a good lesson idea. The technology is not effectively used, but it really isn't a situation where technology is especially relevant or needed. The rational should be stated more clearly, and the information listed such that a novice could teach it.