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**Standard 3** ** Teachers understand that children learn differently. **

// The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities. //


 * Evidence:** Google SketchUp Lesson

Lesson plan sheet for teachers:

Instructions for students:


 * Rationale:** During the EDT 658 class, we discussedGardner’s multiple intelligences. One way a teacher can differentiate is by creating projects, activities, and assignments that allow each of those intelligences to shine in their classroom. Since I teach math, that intelligence is covered on a daily basis. It can sometimes be a stretch for me to think outside of the mathematical box and find ways to let students show their understanding in other ways. This unit changed the way I assessed students understanding by using a project in which they had to make a presentation versus answering some mathematical questions.

My integrated unit has the students design my dream house, both inside and out. The students from my Honors Geometry class will work in groups on Google SketchUp to create a three-dimensional design of the house. The house will need to meet a few requirements, but there will be many opportunities for the students to be creative with their designs. The students will need to do different calculations of the yard, house, and room sizes to make sure it stays within my demands. This project will allow students with high visual-spatial reasoning to see how a two-dimensional design can come to life with the three-dimensional program. This changed the way the curriculum is delivered by showing right away the real-world connection it has to area. It also puts a strong emphasis on group work and interpersonal communication. In the end, they will need to present their designs to me and the class. This project addresses many different strengths that the students may have. Since math might not be everyone’s strongest intelligence, this allows for others to shine.


 * KSD**
 * 3.K.1 The teacher understands and can identify differences in approaches to learning and performance, including different learning styles, multiple intelligences, and performance modes, and can design instruction that helps use students’ strengths as the basis for growth.**

This project appeals to multiple intelligences and learning styles in a project based assessment. The students will need to work together to give a presentation in the end.


 * 3.S.8 The teacher creates a learning community in which individual differences are respected.**

The students will need to work together and rely on each others’ strengths in different areas to make a successful house and yard in the end. Their differences will be respected and encouraged to make the best design and presentation.


 * 3.D.1 The teacher believes that all children can learn at high levels and persists in helping all children achieve success.**

All students will be able to build off of their prior knowledge to give an input into the design of a house and yard. They will be able to expand their knowledge and use technology to achieve a high level of success.