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Reflection for INTASC #7 |
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NSTA Components |
Evidence |
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7a. The candidate develops coherent,
meaningful goals, units and lesson plans aligned with the Virginia Standards
of Learning and the National Science Education Standards. |
- All lessons were developed in accordance with the
Virginia Standards of Learning and the National Science Education
Standards (see
example).
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Classification Unit Plan - Before implementing this unit in the
classroom, I was required to outline meaningful goals and lessons as well
as the unit rationale (based on education standards).
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7b. The candidate knows how to safely
manage the activities and materials of science in storage areas, labs, and
field. |
- Attended Lab Safety Seminar hosted by local
chemistry teacher where we reviewed things such as proper lab set-up, how
to use a fire extinguisher, and what to do in response to various
situations.
- All lesson plans directly addressed safety issues,
whether in the classroom (example)
or out in the field (example).
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Science
Safety Plan - This plan generally outlines procedures for
maintaining both material and student safety.
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7c. The candidate knows how to keep and
use living organisms in the classroom in a safe, ethical, and appropriate
manner.
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- Science Safety Plan
- This plan discusses how live organisms will be used in the classroom in
a safe, ethical, and appropriate manner.
- The Biology department at Virginia Tech donated a
Veiled Chameleon to the 7th grade Life Science class that I interned for.
My cooperating teacher and I referred to scientific literature in order to
make sure the chameleon was placed in a suitable environment, properly
cared for, and incorporated into classroom activities (see
Veiled Chameleon lab).
Students were educated regarding aspects of proper care and handling.
- I brought
Mr. Jiggles, a bearded dragon, into the classroom so that students could
observe some of his habits and adaptations. Mr. Jiggles is owed by my
roommate, a wildlife management major, and has had all necessary health
checks and is very docile. Students were informed about how to care and
handle him and he was provided with appropriate living arrangements within
the classroom.
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