Jim+Veillette

Jim Veillette: Unit Plan

Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and decision Making
 * Daily Lesson GAME Plan ||
 * Lesson Title: Voice of the Customer |||| Related Lessons: Machine Safety ||
 * Grade Level: 7th Grade |||| Unit: Catapult ||
 * **GOALS** ||
 * ISTE NETS-S
 * ISTE NETS-S

Instructional Objectives: In this lesson, students will observe a baseline catapult and record 3 distance launches of a typical large marshmallow. The teacher is the voice of the customer in requesting a new and improved catapult that will launch farther than the baseline catapult. The students are in small groups of 2 or 3 and will be asked to brainstorm 5 ideas or improvements to the catapult to improve the launching capabilities. || 10 minutes 20 minutes |||| Introduction of the unit Inspect and record the operation of the baseline catapult Grouped students will brainstorm 5 changes they could make to improve the baseline catapult || catapult, paper, pencil || Students will be grouped by the teacher according to their skill level. || Groups will use their brainstormed ideas as their ticket out the door at the end of the hour. Students that require extra help can come in before or after school for independent instruction from the teacher. If a group is having difficulty brainstorming ideas, I will allow research on the Internet for assistance. If the Internet or a computer is not available, I will provide some assistance. || The attached rubric will be used for assessment. The top two categories are for the first lesson. ||  || ===Building A Structure : Catapult===
 * **ACTION** ||
 * Before-Class Preparation: ||
 * During Class ||
 * Time |||| Instructional Activities || Materials and Resources ||
 * 10 minutes
 * Note student groupings, environmental modifications needed, etc:
 * **MONITOR** ||
 * **Ongoing Assessment(s):**
 * Accommodations and Extensions:**
 * Back-Up Plan:**
 * **EVALUATE AND EXTEND** ||
 * Be specific and include the evaluation that you will use for this lesson:

 **Veillette** ||  ||

Group Comments: Annet to Jim It is a terrific lesson. It is a great idea that students use marshmallows in the classroom. Students are learning to collect data, experiment and get to a final conclusion. Also, students are working cooperative in groups of 2 or 3 students and learning to make changes during the experiment. Your unit of the catapult reminds of the app angry birds. An angry bird is very popular for apple users. Maybe as a fun example you can show this app in class to engage students in creativity. Cooperative learning is the base for problem solving project.
 * CATEGORY || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||
 * Modification/Testing || Clear evidence of troubleshooting, testing, and refinements based on data or scientific principles. || Clear evidence of troubleshooting, testing and refinements. || Some evidence of troubleshooting, testing and refinements. || Little evidence of troubleshooting, testing or refinement. ||
 * Scientific Knowledge || Explanations by all group members indicate a clear and accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications. || Explanations by all group members indicate a relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications. || Explanations by most group members indicate relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications. || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Explanations by several members of the group do not illustrate much understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications. ||
 * <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">Plan || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Plan is neat with clear measurements and labeling for all components. || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Plan is neat with clear measurements and labeling for most components. || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Plan provides clear measurements and labeling for most components. || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Plan does not show measurements clearly or is otherwise inadequately labeled. ||
 * <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">Function || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Structure functions extraordinarily well, holding up under atypical stresses. || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Structure functions well, holding up under typical stresses. || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Structure functions pretty well, but deteriorates under typical stresses. || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Fatal flaws in function with complete failure under typical stresses. ||
 * <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">Construction - Care Taken || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Great care taken in construction process so that the structure is neat, attractive and follows plans accurately. || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Constuction was careful and accurate for the most part, but 1-2 details could have been refined for a more attractive product. || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Construction accurately followed the plans, but 3-4 details could have been refined for a more attractive product. || <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,verdana,tahoma; font-size: 9pt;">Construction appears careless or haphazard. Many details need refinement for a strong or attractive product. ||  ||