Science or health choice matrix

There are many ways to teach science and health content. By having a  toolbelt full of innovative teaching methods, teachers can keep students  engaged in the content and best meet their individual needs as  learners. Engagement helps with student attention to the topic as well  as helping to create more meaningful learning experiences.

Part 1: Choosing Activities

Choose  either science or health as a subject area. Determine a topic and state  standard(s) for either third grade science or health. Write at least  one learning objective aligned to the chosen standard. Using the “Class  Profile-3rd Grade,” complete the “Science or Health Choice Matrix”  template with a minimum of four different activity options that would  provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning on the  topic. Remember to think about different learning styles, grouping  techniques, different ability levels, and possible interests of the  students.

Part 2: Collaboration

From the  Class Profile, select three students with an IEP, 504, or another needed  accommodation/modification. At the bottom of your choice matrix,  summarize in 250-500-words the collaboration necessary to encourage the  students’ motivation, engagement, and ownership of learning. Include the  following:

• Who would you need to collaborate with?
• How will that collaboration be conducted (email, phone, in person)?
• What will you ask, speak about, or suggest during your collaboration?
• What types of technology could you suggest incorporating in the classroom to engage, motivate, and support these students?

Support you assignment with a minimum of two scholarly resources.

APA  format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic  writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be  presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the  APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This  assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the  assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful  completion.