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1. Go back to your STEM integration course slides from module  three.
2. Review the critique's done by the DCPS teacher groups and the comments you added, as well.
3. Add your own critique here- drawing from those slides.

Specifically answer:
- Which lesson (Branch Museum or Common Sense) will you adapt to design this learning opportunity for your students?
-Which parts of the lesson are the most useful and which parts do you think are the least useful?
- How will you assess student learning of their marshmallow design and the math and ELA standard?

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1. What additional resources would be useful here? (Upload at least one resource (examples could be- video, discourse cards, student checklist, or something else).

2. How can I tie into math? - Add a resource here that could support students in learning the math standard you chose.

3. How can I tie in ELA (Reading or Writing)?- Add a resource that you could use to teach an ELA standard you chose.

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What am I going to use/not use? What do I need to adjust? What is my plan for implementation with the materials? Are these materials and my instructional design meeting all students' needs?

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What am I going to use/not use? What do I need to adjust? What is my plan for implementation with the materials? Are these materials and my instructional design meeting all students' needs?

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What is my plan for instructional delivery? How am I choosing my instructional method? How do these resources fit into this plan? (GRRM, Launch, Release, Return, 5 E's, Engineering Design Process)

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What is my plan for instructional delivery? How am I choosing my instructional method? How do these resources fit into this plan? (GRRM, Launch, Release, Return, 5 E's, Engineering Design Process)

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1. Highlight one of the ELA standards and one of the math standards (use the three dots in the top right corner of each post to click edit and highlight.
2. Write an ELA objective for your lesson and a math objective for your lesson.

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https://branchmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Marshmallow-Toothpick-Engineering-Challenge.pdf

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This is where your final lesson plan would go. You do not need to do this for this module.

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This is where you would build the different parts of your lesson. For example, in the Branch Museum lesson plan the parts of the lesson are split into step 1- step 5. You may combine some of these steps or come up with a totally different way to organize the lesson. This is where you would show your plan.

You do not need to do this for this module.

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ELA.K.C.1.4 Using a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing, provide factual information about a topic.

ELA.1.R.2.1: Use text features including titles, headings, captions, graphs, maps, glossaries, and/or illustrations to demonstrate understanding of texts.

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MA.K.M.1.3 Express the length of an object, up to 20 units long, as a whole number of lengths by laying non-standard objects end to end with no gaps or overlaps.
Example: A piece of paper can be measured using paper clips.

MA.K.GR.1.1
Identify two- and three-dimensional figures regardless of their size or orientation. Figures are limited to circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, spheres, cubes, cones and cylinders.

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https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Engineer-Roebling-Brooklyn-Bridge/dp/1250155320

To introduce the lesson, the teacher will read aloud this book to students. It will connect ELA and STEM; and will show the marshmallow structure challenge in a new light since students will be encouraged to imagine, plan, and build a sturdy, lengthy bridge instead of a freestanding building.

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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/STEM-Challenge-Bridges-with-Marshmallows-1150091?utm_source=WP%20Blog&utm_campaign=Marshmallow%20Bridges%202019

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Our STEM Project about Building a Bridge (with marshmallows) has been a kid-favorite for several years. Students love the simple materials and the task of making this one work. The bridges are not very long but will test the patience and diligence of students as they work to finish this successfully. And, they will! Great cheering will happen when a bridge spans the gap and holds a little bit of weight!
Please note: This challenge is available in money-saving bundles! What is the challenge?
The design challenge lesson contained in this package is a bridge-building experience. Students will use toothpicks and marshmallows to construct a bridge. They will test the strength of their final designs by adding weights to the structures.
What is your prep?
You will need supplies in addition to this package. This includes toothpicks, marshmallows, paper plates or bowls, and weights (like pennies). You will need to prepare materials for students and copy the lab sheets.
The package includes:

teacher's guide with step-by-step instructions with embedded hints

materials list and advance preparation steps

extension ideas

additional page of helpful hints and ideas

3 pages of photos

BONUS Challenge using the same materials with a different plan

scoring rubrics for all versions of the challenge

editable forms

STEM Challenges are a super way to engage students! Designing and working together will be fun- try it! Your students will love it!
You might also like these STEM sets that are about bridges. These can be purchased separately: NOTE: All three bridge challenges can be purchased in money-saving bundles:
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STEM Activity Bridges with Marshmallows Challenge

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Our STEM Project about Building a Bridge (with marshmallows) has been a kid-favorite for several years. Students love the simple materials and the task of making this one work. The bridges are not very long but will test the patience and diligence of students as they work to finish this successfully...

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https://paulsmathworkstation.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/5/6/15562966/measure_it_worksheet.jpg

After the students' marshmallow bridge is built, students can use this worksheet to record the estimate and actual measurements with classroom objects; glue sticks, markers, crayons, etc.

The closure of the lesson would be to have students present their bridge to the class, and test its' sturdiness alike the inspiration activity.

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Which lesson (Branch Museum or Common Sense) will you adapt to design this learning opportunity for your students?
The Common Sense lesson isn't allowing me access to view it, but I adapted the Branch Museum lesson by taking away the geometric shapes and strength. I like how the rest of the lesson is structured; create familiarity of supplies, plan it, build it, reflect on it! Also, I have structured my lesson to Branch Museum's extension activities by testing the strength of the structure. Students will test their bridge's sturdiness and strength at the end.

Which parts of the lesson are the most useful and which parts do you think are the least useful?
The most useful would be the measurement chart for students to record their measurement findings of their marshmallow bridge; this way they are able to see differences/similarities in their collected data. The least useful, but still useful resource would be the reload of the book to introduce the topic of bridges; allowing ELA integration.

How will you assess student learning of their marshmallow design and the math and ELA standard?
Learning will be assessed through the student's exploration of building and during their presentations. The teacher will observe students during their planning and building stages of the marshmallow bridge; as well as, measuring and testing the bridges built. The teacher will take antecedal notes and ask question when appropriate to gage student comprehension and application. Students will show in-depth of their thought processes and action taken when presenting to their class.