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My kids struggle with reading comprehension and higher level thinking, which impacts their ability to access the science curriculum.

My goals are: -to have my students share their thinking about science using technology -to design more lessons around higher level thinking in response to their reading -integrate project based learning into the science curriculum

@https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B72Gwakz_Bl7aUNTY0VkTjhWSFE

__**1.2.1 Response to Examining Good Instructional Design:**__

Good instructional design has a lot of reflecting and revising. You need to come up with essential questions and look at your assessments to work backwards to design your lessons. Integration of technology to create 21st century is crucial. It is important to constantly go back to previous steps in order to reflect and revise lessons to make sure they connect to the essential questions and outcomes.


 * __1.3.1__"//What are characteristics of project based learning that you saw in the video?"//**

//Project based learning incorporates real life connections for students and involves projects to help them make connections. Students then demonstrated their knowledge by presenting their information to members of the community to get feedback. Students are all held accountable for presenting their material.//


 * __1.3.3 Response to Looking at Projects:__**

Looking at the projects on the Intel website, there are many opportunities for students to use technology and explain their thinking. Students are asked to create projects based on their learning during the lessons. I can look at these projects and use parts of them to incorporate them into my own unit.

Kid Blog response: @http://kidblog.org/i21Intel-Holland/lisae764254/module-1-reflection-8/
 * Concerns || Solutions ||
 * Students don't know the standards || Clear kid friendly written objectives ||
 * Depending on age, should the kids be responsible for self assessment? || kid friendly rubrics, teacher designed pre/post assessments ||
 * Lack of computer literacy skills, or access at home || training on computer, need to use library computers ||
 * Keeping kid on track || creating a clear "checklist" for each task ||

[|brochure.docx] working document of student sample