iPod Touch Lesson Plan Template
(Courtesy of Cave Creek Unified Schools)
Subject: Science
Topic:
* Cells
Grade Level: 7
Lesson Duration (Days/Sessions):
* 2 to 3 days
Equipment/Supplies Needed:
* iPod Touch devices
* Student Lesson Instructions
* Paper and pencil
Collaboration with the following teacher(s):
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Alignment to TN Standards (SPIs):
* SPI 0707.1.1Identify and describe the function of the major plant and animal cell organelles.
Objective(s): 1) The learner will create a comic of a plant or animal cell identifying each of the
cell parts. 2) The learner will edit pre-created flashcards to create a set for practice in
describing the functions of the major plant and animal cell organelles.
Process (include strategies and activities):
* Students will review parts of plant and animal cells by watching a video about each.
* Next, they will use Cell 3D and/or Inside Organelles apps and designated websites to
explore cell structures in preparation for labeling and describing organelles of plant and
animal cells.
* Students will then create a comic labeling major organelles in a plant or animal cell.
* After emailing the comic to the teacher or sharing it via iPevo with the class, students will
create flashcards for the 10 major organelles and use those to practice describing each
organelle. Students will swap devices to practice flashcards of other students and share their
scores with the teacher.
* As time allows, students can use Study Stack games to further practice labeling and
describing functions of cells.
Assessment:
* Formative - Teacher questioning of students as they review apps/completed flashcards
* Summative - completed comic and scores from flashcard tests of other students
Resources
* http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/4a.asp
* http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_main.html
* http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html
* http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-116838
* http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/weblessons/
* http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-242367
Other Helpful Websites
* http://www.uen.org/core/science/sciber/sciber7/stand-3/celldiag.shtml
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iPod Touch Lesson Plan Template
(Courtesy of Cave Creek Unified Schools)
Alignment with National Education Technology Standards for Students (NETS) - Highlight
all that apply:
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative
thinking, construct knowledge,
and develop innovative products
and processes using technology.
Students:
• Apply knowledge to generate new
ideas
• Create original works as a means
of personal or group expression
• Use models and simulations to
explore complex systems and
issues
• Identify trends and forecast
possibilities
4. Critical Thinking, ProblemSolving & Decision-Making
Students use critical thinking
skills to plan and conduct
research, manage projects, solve
problems, and make informed
decisions using appropriate
digital tools and resources.
Students:
• Identify and define authentic
problems and significant
questions for investigation
• Plan and manage activities to
develop a solution or complete a
project
• Collect and analyze data to
identify solutions and/or make
informed decisions
• use multiple processes and
diverse perspectives to explore
alternative solutions
Teachers Notes:
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2. Communication and
Collaboration
Students use digital media and
environments to communicate
and work collaboratively,
including at a distance, to
support individual learning and
contribute to the learning of
others.
3. Research and Information
Fluency
Students apply digital tools to
gather, evaluate, and use
information.
5. Digital Citizenship Students
understand human,
cultural, and societal issues
related to technology and
practice legal and ethical
behavior.
6. Technology Operations and
Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound
understanding of technology
concepts, systems and
operations.
Students:
• Interact, collaborate, and publish
with peers, experts, or others
employing a variety of digital
environments and media
• Communicate information and
ideas effectively to multiple
audiences with a variety of media
and formats
• Develop cultural understanding
and global awareness by engaging
with learners of other cultures.
• Contribute to project teams to
produce original works or solve
problems
Students:
• Advocate and practice safe, legal,
and responsible use of
information and technology.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, toward
using technology that supports
collaboration, learning, and
productivity
• Demonstrate personal
responsibility for lifelong learning
• Exhibit leadership for digital
citizenship
Students:
• Plan strategies to guide inquiry
• Locate , organize, analyze,
evaluate, synthesize, and ethically
use information from a variety of
sources and media
• Evaluate and select information
sources and digital tools based on
the appropriateness to specific
tasks
• Process data and report results
Students:
• Understand and use technology
systems
• Select and use applications
effectively and productively,
• Troubleshoot systems and
applications
• Transfer current knowledge to
learning of new technologies