Instructional Software Lesson Itech

Instructional Software Lesson Idea Name: Convert it your way! Content Area: Math Grade Level(s): 5th grade Content Standard Addressed: Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system. MGSE5.MD.1 Convert among different-sized standard measurement units (mass, weight, length, time, etc.) within a given measurement system (customary and metric) (e.g., convert 5cm to 0.05m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems. Technology Standard Addressed: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Selected Technology Tool: BrainPop.com URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable): https://www.brainpop.com/math/geometryandmeasurement/metricunits/ Type of Instructional Software: ☐ Drill and Practice

☒ Tutorial

☐ Simulation

☐ Instructional Game

☐ e-books/e-references

Features of this software (check all that apply): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒

Assessment Monitoring/Reporting Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students Multi-user or collaborative functions with others in the class Multi-user or collaborative with others outside the class Accessible to students beyond the school day

☒ Accessible via mobile devices ☒ Multiple languages ☒ Safety, security and/or privacy features Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s): ☒ Remembering

☒ Understanding

☐ Applying

☐ Analyzing

☐ Evaluating

☐ Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level): ☐ Level 1: Awareness

☐ Level 2: Exploration

☐ Level 5: Expansion

☐ Level 6: Refinement

☐ Level 3: Infusion

☒ Level 4: Integration

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): This BrainPOP video supports students who may be more fluent in their L1 language and want help with strengthening their English. The video has closed captioning that is great for students who may struggle with hearing. It is also capable of speeding up or slowing down depending on the needs of the child. Students have the option of replaying the video if they missed something that they thought was important, and it is accessible at school, home, or when they are out somewhere, if they have access to the internet. Lesson idea implementation: This BrainPOP video would be used before teaching students how to convert between different metric units. It will give the students background knowledge on the six different metric units that they will be focusing on. Spring 2018_SJB

Instructional Software After the video is shown, the teacher will begin teaching the metric units and how to convert from one to another. Once the lesson is complete the teacher will have students work in pairs to pick five classroom items that they would like to measure. The students will have to choose the metric units that are appropriate for the classroom items they decide on. After they have properly measured the items, they will work together to convert the measurements to a different metric unit. (teacher will provide students with measuring utensils like ruler, meter stick, etc.) Students will be provided with a few examples prior to working with partners. The teacher will leave examples on the board for students to refer to for help. When all pairs have completed the task, the teacher will allow each pair to share their favorite metric conversion with the classroom. Then the teacher will gather students back as a whole class and complete the BrainPOP quiz that corresponds with the introduction video they viewed before the lesson. The teacher will have students write their answers on mini white boards and will quickly assess what they have learned. The quiz will close out the lesson. Reflective Practice: I think the activity would help the students understand how conversion works. They can choose their own items and measure them by themselves, instead of being given assigned measurements to convert. A way to include more technology into the lesson would be for the students to use Gizmos to complete the Unit Conversions (metric units only) Gizmo. To further extend the lesson I would allow the students to take this assignment outside the classroom. Instead of finding items in the class, they could find items in the hallways of the school, outside on the playground, or in their homes. Also, I would have the students think of catchy phrases to say for remembering the six different metric units. (e.g. King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk)

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