Assessment Description
After identifying state standards and writing learning objectives, the next step in unit planning is to determine how students will attain the requisite knowledge and skills, as well as develop methods to monitor student progress.
Continue the creation of a 5-day STEM Unit Plan begun in Topic 2 by completing the remaining five rows in the “STEM Unit Plan” template.
While APA format is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, in-text citations and references should be presented using documentation guidelines, which can be found in the Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information:
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies [and professional standards]:
MED in Secondary Education
2.2: Evaluate and modify instructional resources and curriculum materials for their comprehensiveness, accuracy for representing particular concepts in the discipline, and appropriateness for his or her students. [InTASC 4(a), 4(f), 4(g), 4(j), 4(n), 4(k), 4(o), 4(q),5(i); ISTE-T 1c]
3.4: Select and create learning experiences and assessments that are appropriate for curriculum goals and content standards, aligned to learning objectives and are relevant to students. [InTASC 6(r), 7(a), 7(g); MC2]
3.5 Use appropriate strategies, develop appropriate sequencing, and provide multiple ways to demonstrate knowledge and skill. [InTASC 6(e), 7(b), 7(c),7(i), 7(j), 7(n), 8(a), 8(e), 8(k), 8(l); ISTE-T 4b; MC2]
4.1: Engage in ongoing learning opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in order to provide all students with engaging curriculum and learning experiences within the context of local and state standards. [InTASC 9(a), 9(b), 9(k), 9(l), 9(n), 10(f); ISTE-T 5a, 5c; MC2]
MED in Secondary Education (Nevada)
2.2 Evaluate and modify instructional resources and curriculum materials for their comprehensiveness, accuracy for representing particular concepts in the discipline, and appropriateness for his or her students. [InTASC 4(a), 4(f), 4(g), 4(j), 4(n), 4(k), 4(o), 4(q),5(i); ISTE-T 1c]
3.4 Select and create learning experiences and assessments that are appropriate for curriculum goals and content standards, aligned to learning objectives and are relevant to students. [InTASC 6(r), 7(a), 7(g); MC2]
3.5 Use appropriate strategies, develop appropriate sequencing, and provide multiple ways to demonstrate knowledge and skill. [InTASC 6(e), 7(b), 7(c),7(i), 7(j), 7(n), 8(a), 8(e), 8(k), 8(l); ISTE-T 4b; MC2]
4.1 Engage in ongoing learning opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in order to provide all students with engaging curriculum and learning experiences within the context of local and state standards. [InTASC 9(a), 9(b), 9(k), 9(l), 9(n), 10(f); ISTE-T 5a, 5c; MC2]
