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**Standard 7**  ** Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. ** // The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals. //

Instructions for teachers:
 * Evidence:** Mini Golf Project from EDT 674 Project Based Learning

Information for students:

Rubric for students:

A self-evaluation for students:

An assessment for students:


 * Rationale:** I developed this lesson in the fall of 2011. During the time of the class and final portfolio, I have yet to actually use this lesson but I feel like it is a good example of how technology can be used to change the way traditional instruction is given. This lesson was designed to change the way the curriculum for transformations is delivered in the Honors Geometry class. Geometric transformations are a topic that can be applied to different real-world situations. One of these situations is in miniature golf. In the past, the curriculum was just taug

ht using a paper and pencil. In this lesson, students are being asked to create their own miniature golf course. The lesson doesn’t stop at just the mathematical applications of the reflections but also pushes the students to design a business plan for their miniature golf course. They need to consider things like mortgage, employment, design, maintenance, etc. This brings a new aspect to the curriculum besides just the reflections. The students will need to design their course and business plan using the computer.

This will impact the way I teach this lesson by not having a large group lecture component. Instead, there will be more meetings with the groups as they design and execute their plans. Students will be engaged in the learning as well as have a strong collaboration component.


 * KSD:**
 * 7.K.2 The teacher knows how to take contextual considerations (instructional materials; individual student interests, needs, and aptitudes; and community resources) into account when planning instruction that creates an effective bridge between curriculum goals and students’ experience.**

This project bridges the curriculum of reflections with students’ own experiences going mini-golfing. It also ties in with their experiences in different classes about business and their own knowledge of different business factors to consider.


 * 7.S.2 The teacher plans for learning opportunities that recognize and address variation in learning styles, learning differences, and performance modes.**

This project will allow for different students to work together and bring their different strengths to the forefront.


 * 7.D.2 The teacher believes that plans must always be open to adjustment and revision based on student needs and changing circumstances.**

Since I have yet to try this project I know I may still need to make changes to allow for that amount of time and resources available in class. After going through the project once, I may also need to make changes based off of the students’ needs and responses.