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Britannica being used in a grade 7 class

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Britannica being used in a grade 7 class

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Encyclopedia Britannica Scavenger hunt for students

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Encyclopedia Britannica Scavenger hunt for students

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A single consolidated search within any level can retrieve article, image, and video results, plus dictionary definitions provided by Merriam-Webster, magazine and journal content provided by EBSCO, and hand-picked Web's Best Sites links. In addition, levels two and three offer Primary sources & E-Books and historical Britannica Year in Review supplemental articles.

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Let's focus on you being the Designer and Facilitator.

Designer
5a

Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.

Facilitator
6d

Model and nurture creativity and creative expression to communicate ideas, knowledge or connections.

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Current situation: The teacher is not using ISTE in the classroom yet.
Goal: By the term March 15th, the teacher will have taught students how to research online and take that information to create a research project showcasing the skills learned

SPECIFIC:
The teacher would like to use technology in the classroom so students understand how to research safely on the internet and to have the students create a project that can communicate ideas.

MEASURABLE:
By checking the citations used, the teacher will be able to see what resources students used to collect data for their research project.
By checking the content of the research project, the teacher can see if the students were able to communicate the information into a different format.

ATTAINABLE:
Show evidence of 2 areas of the ISTE educator standards.

RELEVANT:
The school is implementing ISTE standards for teachers and students.  All teachers should show evidence of the implementation.

TIME BOUND:
By the end of term 2

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Current situation: Students understand there are other galaxies but not that they are different types or that we live in the milky way galaxy.
Goal: By the end January, all students will have created a research project about galaxies and one particular galaxy. They will provide information about what type of galaxy it is, how it was formed and how far away it is. All students will be able to pass a 'type of galaxy' quiz by 80%.

SPECIFIC:
I want students to understand the different
types of galaxies and be able to explain how
gravity is involved in the process.

MEASURABLE:
I want all students to pass the galaxy shape
quiz by 90% or higher.
I want all students to be able to create a
research project about galaxies.

ATTAINABLE:
Passing the quiz by 80% is a more realistic
goal. The teacher will provide learning
stations with more paper-based tools and
digital tools to help the students achieve this
goal.
Utilizing this website, the students can have
galaxy information presented on one
webpage that has accurate information.
They can then use Encyclopedia Britannica
to stay on a safe research platform.

RELEVANT:
To meet our science standard MS-ESS1-2 Earth's Place in the Universe Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system
The research project will be the evidence of this.

Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.8 Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings,

and speculation in a text.
Keeping students on the provided website and Encyclopedia Britannica will ensure the students are given accurate information for research purposes. Students instincts will be to turn to Encyclopedia Britannica or teacher provided information first, then when they look to further research, they will be able to understand how information is presented.

TIME BOUND:
By the end of January, students will have a
final research project.
Two weeks after the first class, students
will  have a rough draft of their research
project.

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Questions that will be used through all stages of the coaching sessions

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Questions that will be used through all stages of the coaching sessions

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Provide students with the link to Encyclopedia Britannica (EB) to do research on galaxies. Remind them to only use EB for research so they are kept in a safe and accurate information environment. If they want look further then use the useful links section.

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Enter the Access ID and Passcode provided by your school to access Britannica School.

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If you want to give a check-in quiz without tech, here is a quick 15 question quiz that students can do in class or at home. You can add the quiz to google classroom for students to fill in

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HelpTeaching.com - Free Printable K-12 Worksheets

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Understanding Galaxies (Grade 7) - Free Printable Tests and Worksheets

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How do you want to keep in contact? Email, google chat or in person?
What do you think worked well with your plan?
What can be improved for next time?
How can we work together to make improvements?

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Things to remember when planning a lesson

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Things to remember when planning a lesson

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Think about these questions:

What’s going well?
What are you struggling with?
What is working in your classroom?
What are your areas of strength?
What areas are you currently working on?

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What would you like to get out of our coaching sessions?
Let's look at student work or data that can help us decide the best approach to make an impact on students.

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This is where we will map out everything

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This can be shared with students for extra learning but also for students who are struggling.

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The Sun is a star in the Milky Way galaxy located in a spiral arm about two-thirds of the way from the center of the galaxy.

Because distances in space are so great that conventional numbers are too large to work with, astronomers use a unit of measurement called light year to measure the distance to stars and galaxies in space. The distance in one light year is equal to the distance light travels in one year.

Peering deep into the early universe, this observation from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope reveals thousands of colorful galaxies swimming in the inky blackness of space. A few foreground stars from our own galaxy, the Milky Way, are also visible.

Stars that make up the Big Dipper constellation are many light years away.

How do we measure distances in space?

Size comparison of everything known in the Universe!

Research and summarize how each of the following historical figures that have contributed to our current understanding of the Sun's location in the Milky Way.

Johannes Kepler

Galileo Galilei

Tycho Brahe

Light travels 9.46x10^12 km (5.88 x 10^12 miles) in a year. This means that the light we are seeing for objects in the sky is from the past! The further away an object is, the older the light is that we are receiving form it. Find out how old the light we are observing is from the following objects:

Our Sun

Andromeda galaxy

Most distant celestial object ever observed...so far.

Research and find out how the shapes of galaxies can change over time as a result of various factors

Research and find out how astronomers use a method called parallax to determine how far away stars are.

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The Sun is a star in the Milky Way galaxy located in a spiral arm about two-thirds of the way from the center of the galaxy. Because distances in space are so great that conventional numbers are too large to work with, astronomers use a unit of measurement called light year to measure the distance to stars and galaxies in space.

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Remember when you are using any online tools such as Kahoot or Discovery Education, you can collect data on your students and check their understanding of the content.

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Technology in the Classroom Opens Doors for Teachers and Students

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Options you have in assigning and posting materials on Google Classroom

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Options you have in assigning and posting materials on Google Classroom

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Share the links to the content on google classroom so all students (online and in person) have access to the same information.

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Options you have in assigning and posting materials and assignments in Google Classroom

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Take a screenshot of the final results, this is evidence of the students learning. Make a note of the students who struggled in the galaxy matching game and this quiz.

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Make a note of the students who make a mistake when identifying the galaxies. You can offer extra practice to them for homework or in the next class.

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Use your existing Discovery Education username and password.

Want to experience Discovery Education? Request a Demo

Does your school/district access Discovery Education from a custom URL?

Enter your district's custom URL to sign in using Single Sign On (SSO).

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Use your existing Discovery Education username and password. Want to experience Discovery Education? Request a Demo Does your school/district access Discovery Education from a custom URL? Enter your district's custom URL to sign in using Single Sign On (SSO).

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EXPERIENCE Real Support

Access on-demand teaching strategies, interactive professional development courses, and membership to the Discovery Educator Network-one of the largest professional networks of educators in the world.

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Defines galaxies and profiles the different types of galaxies. Galaxies have a variety of shapes and other characteristics that set them apart from one another.

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When looking for ways to maintain continuity of learning and create impactful lessons for all students in any environment, consider these five ways Discovery Education supports both educators and students remote, in-class, or hybrid learning.

1. Assigning Content

Blended learning is easier when you have access to thousands of standards-aligned, vetted resources and reliable, high-quality content—especially if it’s all in one place. DE provides an extensive repository of the best digital content for instruction, and lets you assign individual pieces and assignments or even a whole folder of content to your students no matter where they are.

Our platform contains over 200,000+ exciting resources and activities supporting many core concepts and subjects, including language arts, math, social studies, science, health, and visual or performing arts.

Maximize Your Search
Engage students with podcasts, interactive science exploration, audio books, math explanation, and more.

Begin Your Students’ Experience
Learn how to quickly create and manage classes and assign content.

Learn more about how DE can serve as your daily learning platform. Check out our live and on-demand events or explore 30 Ways to DE!

2. Take a Virtual Field Trip

Even if students are stuck indoors or aren’t even in the classroom, you can still take them on a trip around the world, no permission slips required! Virtual Field Trips whisk students away to amazing places and give them remarkable experiences without ever leaving the school building (or home!).

From polar bear habitats on the frozen tundra to factories of major manufacturers and the courts of the NBA, inspire students’ natural curiosity and introduce them to new interests and careers as they explore these exciting destinations.

Plan a Trip
Access and assign virtual adventures organized by subject area and grade level.

Find Inspiration
Hear how Discovery Educator Rita Mortenson uses Virtual Field Trips with her students.

3. Assign a Ready-to-Use Activity

Save time with thousands of tried and true grab-and-go lessons and pre-made activities that combine Discovery Education digital content with the strategies our educators love. Assign them as is or modify them for specific students or groups.

Get Started
Visit the Instructional Activities Channel and discover  engaging, ready-to-use activities that provide students with opportunities to explore their curiosity around a variety of topics.

4. Design and Differentiate Your Own Multimedia Lesson

Use our powerful Studio tool to easily create, differentiate, and share lessons in a way that works best for both you and your students. Safely search for resources and add them to your Studio Board, insert written, audio, or video instructions, and you’re ready to go!

Getting Started with Studio

5. Unleash Student Creativity

Challenge your students to select a topic they are passionate about, search for resources in the Discovery Education Student Center, and create a Studio Board to demonstrate what they’ve learned. Students can build their confidence with digital learning resources and demonstrate their understanding no matter where they’re working. Use the Twenty-Five Things You Didn’t Know SOS Student Learning Activity to get your students started.

Ready-to-Use Instructional Activities
Assignable Studio Boards for sharing DE with students and helping them explore their interests.

For Parents: Check Out the Daily DE!

Looking for meaningful and engaging learning activities for your children? These Daily DE activities feature a grade-appropriate learning exercises for every day of the week. From digital interactives to Virtual Field Trips, fun science experiments and more, these daily activities are great for keeping learning going at home. Download the Daily DE for your child’s grade band below.

The flexible, DE learning platform, provides compelling high-quality content, ready-to-use learning activities, unique collaboration tools, and professional learning resources to give you everything you need to facilitate daily instruction and create a lasting educational impact.

Built for all learners, grade levels, subject areas, and interests, we try to bring new excitement and relevance to the topics you teach and help you reach every student wherever learning is taking place.

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5 Ways to Support Remote and Hybrid Learning

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See how DE supports remote and hybrid learning through high-quality digital content, ready-to-use activities, and student-centered tools.