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Name of Lesson: "Genetics with a Smile"

Teacher: Natscha Cox; Mentor, Toni McAfoos

Curriculum Focus: Science

Target Goals: To make predictions about possible outcomes of various genetic combinations of inherited characteristics; and to differentiate between and demonstrate the appropriate use of a variety of graphic tools found in draw and paint applications.

Professional Goals: (1) To apply strategies that meet the needs of the diverse learners. (2) To design methods to assess students' understanding of genetics and computer-based productivity tools. (3) To improve classroom management strategies while working with a variety of skills of individuals. (4) To create a working relationship with my mentee assuring technology integration in all phases of her lessons designed for her Science classes.

Grade Level(s): 8th Grade

Number of Students: 150 Amount of Time: 50 Minutes every day

Use of Modern/Emerging Technologies – Check all that apply.
Word Processing
Desktop Publishing
Other: A Printer


Name of Software(s) Used:
Microsoft Word: Draw tools



Resource Management Plan– Check all that apply.
Media Center
Special Education
Technology Lab
District/Campus Network

Adaptive/Assistive Technologies– NA


New Designs for Teaching and Learning- Check all that apply.
Student Centered
Learning
Planning
Discovery-Based Learning
Learning Centers (Stations
)Project-Based Instruction
Individual

Technology Management Strategies
Computer lab contained 30 eMac computers. All computers were networked and were connected to the Internet as well as to a printer located in the lab.


Resources sited: No resources used.

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