Product Design and Development II
1. Instructional Design Plan
I. LEARNER PROFILE
The target learners are second grade students at Maryville Elementary School is Georgetown, South Carolina. The students are age 7-8. The ability levels of the students vary drastically, especially in reading ability. According to reading benchmarks, the students range anywhere from Kindergarten to Third Grade in ability. Because of this, I will make accommodations throughout to ensure all students are able to participate.
II. INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT
The content for this course is based on the Second Grade Science Standards on pushes and pulls:
Standard 2.P.4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of pushes, pulls, and friction on the motion of objects.
Targeted Objectives:
**Each lesson will cover a period of 2-3 days and will be completed consecutively.**
Lesson 1: What is a push? What is pull?
Lesson 2: Newton’s Laws and You
Lesson 3: Iceless Ice Skating
Lesson 4: Ball Bearing Ramps
This content was chosen because, while pushes and pulls are an easy concept for second grade students to grasp, friction has proven to be more difficult. However, without friction there would be move movement, or stopping from movement. After completion of the unit students will be able to identify a push, pull, and also be able to define friction and how friction impacts their everyday life. They will also be able to describe Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion and give examples of each.
III. MEDIA ASSETS
For lesson one, “What is a Push/Pull?” I will use Audacity and PowToon to create an introduction video to pushes and pulls. Lesson two will have use an EdPuzzle video to introduce and explain Newton’s 3 Laws. Lesson Three will also have a video that introduces and describes friction and how it impacts our lives. For lesson four I will use Audacity, Jing, PowerPoint, and Camtasia to introduce to students the basics of ramp building. I will also use a video showing how roller coasters use design to reduce friction.
In all, I will use Audacity, PowToon, EdPuzzle, Camtasia, Jing, and Photoshop (as needed).
IV. ASSESSMENT
Since the videos will be uploaded to EdPuzzle, some assessment will be completed using the question embedded into the videos. Assessment will also be done using daily blog questions (KidBlog), informal checklists, and rubric (ball bearing ramp). A formative assessment will follow each lesson with a summative assessment at the end of the unit.
V. DEPLOYMENT
The content for this unit will be deployed using Weebly. Weebly working with any internet ready device but it most efficient when viewed using a PC or laptop. The content will be delivered in a blended learning method. The learners will be able to view the content as needed and progress through the unit individually, however, there will be daily review sessions to discuss what was learned during the daily lesson.
Once the content is published in the class Weebly, the link will be placed in our class folder and a shortcut will be added to each PC and laptop that will be used. The students will work through the short lessons during the afternoon science block (50-65 minutes. It is expected that students will complete the lessons during class time, however, if a student experiences difficulty, they will have the ability to access and complete any necessary parts from home. Small group and individual review will be used as necessary.
I. LEARNER PROFILE
The target learners are second grade students at Maryville Elementary School is Georgetown, South Carolina. The students are age 7-8. The ability levels of the students vary drastically, especially in reading ability. According to reading benchmarks, the students range anywhere from Kindergarten to Third Grade in ability. Because of this, I will make accommodations throughout to ensure all students are able to participate.
II. INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT
The content for this course is based on the Second Grade Science Standards on pushes and pulls:
Standard 2.P.4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of pushes, pulls, and friction on the motion of objects.
Targeted Objectives:
- Student will use given data to determine the direction and strength of a push/pull.
- The student will identify and explain how gravity impacts the motion of an object.
- The student will define friction and give examples of friction.
- The student will design and implement a plan to reduce friction on a moving object.
**Each lesson will cover a period of 2-3 days and will be completed consecutively.**
Lesson 1: What is a push? What is pull?
Lesson 2: Newton’s Laws and You
Lesson 3: Iceless Ice Skating
Lesson 4: Ball Bearing Ramps
This content was chosen because, while pushes and pulls are an easy concept for second grade students to grasp, friction has proven to be more difficult. However, without friction there would be move movement, or stopping from movement. After completion of the unit students will be able to identify a push, pull, and also be able to define friction and how friction impacts their everyday life. They will also be able to describe Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion and give examples of each.
III. MEDIA ASSETS
For lesson one, “What is a Push/Pull?” I will use Audacity and PowToon to create an introduction video to pushes and pulls. Lesson two will have use an EdPuzzle video to introduce and explain Newton’s 3 Laws. Lesson Three will also have a video that introduces and describes friction and how it impacts our lives. For lesson four I will use Audacity, Jing, PowerPoint, and Camtasia to introduce to students the basics of ramp building. I will also use a video showing how roller coasters use design to reduce friction.
In all, I will use Audacity, PowToon, EdPuzzle, Camtasia, Jing, and Photoshop (as needed).
IV. ASSESSMENT
Since the videos will be uploaded to EdPuzzle, some assessment will be completed using the question embedded into the videos. Assessment will also be done using daily blog questions (KidBlog), informal checklists, and rubric (ball bearing ramp). A formative assessment will follow each lesson with a summative assessment at the end of the unit.
V. DEPLOYMENT
The content for this unit will be deployed using Weebly. Weebly working with any internet ready device but it most efficient when viewed using a PC or laptop. The content will be delivered in a blended learning method. The learners will be able to view the content as needed and progress through the unit individually, however, there will be daily review sessions to discuss what was learned during the daily lesson.
Once the content is published in the class Weebly, the link will be placed in our class folder and a shortcut will be added to each PC and laptop that will be used. The students will work through the short lessons during the afternoon science block (50-65 minutes. It is expected that students will complete the lessons during class time, however, if a student experiences difficulty, they will have the ability to access and complete any necessary parts from home. Small group and individual review will be used as necessary.
2. UX Mockup
This unit was created for my 2nd grade students. My students all have access to our class Weebly page, which this will be linked to. Forces of Motion is a unit that has proven to be confusing for students when we discuss friction and gravity. The purpose of this site is to reduce that frustration by providing them with developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that they work through at their own pace.
3. Design Prototype
This is the introductory Powtoon for my first lesson. I will be followed by a questionnaire type activity to be completed after viewing.
4. Instructional Product
Change Log
- Changed background on home screen to rollercoaster with color mask.
- Resized home screen images to all same size
- Linked buttons and images
- Linked a Kahoot! to Lesson 1 as a follow up
- For lesson 2, I only found a need to do Law 1 since that was the basis of what we would be doing
- For Lesson 3 I linked an EdPuzzle video (with questions). I added a section explaining to the students what to do after watching the video.
- Added a Journal Entry on Lesson 2 (incorporate ELA into lesson... and I require two Science Journal Entries per week for assessing learning)
- Added “BACK TO HOME PAGE” buttons at the top of each page for ease of navigation
- Added projects to Lesson 3 and 4 (for assessment reasons)
- Changed video for Lesson 4 to a one about inclined planes instead of roller coasters (more compatible with lesson/objective)