Choose a topic to which you can apply concepts from this unit of the course: gravity, energy, temperature, thermodynamics, etc.

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PHS100 Portfolio Item #3

 

For this portfolio item, please select ONE of the options below, and follow the instructions associated with that option.

Option 1: Physical Sciences in our everyday lives

Option 2: Physical Sciences and society

Option 3: Physical Sciences and the movies

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTION 1

This option is very similar to portfolio 2—you need to pick a topic from life outside of class and apply the concepts of the physical sciences to it. It’s sort of like a mini paper on the way something works. Choose a topic to which you can apply concepts from this unit of the course: gravity, energy, temperature, thermodynamics, etc. Some ideas of appropriate topics include amusement parks, satellites, the orbits of planets and moons, weathering of rocks, climate change, ocean ice, geothermal energy generation, anything related to the weather…..the list goes on and on. Feel free to choose a topic that you know something about, but also feel free to choose something that you don’t know much about but interests you!

Use the provided scenario and discuss how you as a teacher would respond to the student and the issues being encountered by the student in that scenario.

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Supporting the Mental and emotional Well-Being of Your Students (Anthony)

Use the provided scenario and discuss how you as a teacher would respond to the student and the issues being encountered by the student in that scenario.

Who are leading candidates for the Democrats, and Republicans? Are there any third party candidates who might have any impact on this race? What are national issues that will impact this race?

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Democrats, and Republicans

Each student must complete a 5-7 page (double-space, standard margins) paper to receive a passing grade in the course. (The bibliography and the cover-page do NOT count as one of the 5-7 pages). Any student submitting less than 5 pages of content will have 20 points deducted from his/her grade.

Who are leading candidates for the Democrats, and Republicans?
Are there any third party candidates who might have any impact on this race?
What are national issues that will impact this race?
How will Trump affect this race?
Who is going to win this race and why?

Design an original mathematics lesson plan for the K-5 grade level of your choice that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving.

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Lesson plan Promoting Mathematical Thinking

Design an original mathematics lesson plan for the K-5 grade level of your choice that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving. Using your state’s math standards and the “Class Profile” as resources, design an original lesson using the “COE Lesson Plan Template.”

In the Multiple Means of Expression section, include five questions that align to the lesson objective the teacher can pose to students.

The questions should:

Activate prior knowledge.
Identify potential student misconceptions that could interfere with learning.
Connect concepts, procedures, and applications.
Encourage critical thinking, exploration, and problem-solving.
The Multiple Means of Engagement section include opportunities for students to consider real-world application, prior knowledge, and the steps to solve a problem.

Why is nutrition important in the early learning environment? What role do schools play in supporting proper nutrition?

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Nutrition Project

1) Why is nutrition important in the early learning environment?

2) What role do schools play in supporting proper nutrition?

Construct an ideal nutrition curriculum plan for one week including age-appropriate activities with food/cooking for the children, materials added to the physical environment, and plans for communicating with families. In this plan, include a minimum of one bulletin board idea.

Research appropriate meal plans for an age group you select, based on required rules and regulations for food service. Share some of the required components for a nutritional meal, per the rules and regulations of that program. Create a sample menu for one day’s meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks). Provide nutritional information and preparation directions/recipes for each meal.

Lastly, you will plan a cooking experience. Construct a lesson plan (using the FSW School of Education template posted here), so I could follow it if I were subbing in your classroom. Include the recipe and of course how you will use it with the children.
Using the USDA MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate) http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ and nutritional guidelines, students will research nutrition utilized in Pre-K schools and childcare facilities, and construct an “ideal” plan and sample menus for a chosen level.

Compare social Studies autopsies and social stories and discuss the use of each of these interventions for students with autism. What are you thoughts about what the characteristics of students with autism who may benefit from each of these techniques?

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Social Studies Autopsies and Social stories

Compare social Studies autopsies and social stories and discuss the use of each of these interventions for students with autism. What are you thoughts about what the characteristics of students with autism who may benefit from each of these techniques?

Identify the four essential UDL curricular components needed for lesson planning. Describe the physical elements to consider in planning for accessible learning environments. Discuss the design of social learning environments that increase access to the general curriculum.

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UDL curricular components

8.1 Identify the four essential UDL curricular components needed for lesson planning.

8.2 Describe the physical elements to consider in planning for accessible learning environments.

8.3 Discuss the design of social learning environments that increase access to the general curriculum.

8.4 Compare and Contrast different types of classroom adaptations.

8.5 Summarize the role of collaboration in planning UDL environments.

Propose two strategies that will help in closing the gap between state of the art technology and what is currently being using in classrooms.

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State of the Art Technology

Propose two strategies that will help in closing the gap between state of the art technology and what is currently being using in classrooms.

Explain how you will use what you have learned from the clinical field experiences in this course in your future professional practices relating to behavior management and addressing any crisis situations observed or discussed with mentor.

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Clinical Field Experience

There are 2 parts to the assignment.
Part 1
250-500 words, summarize and reflect upon the above observation points in your clinical field experience. Notes of the observation are included and questions to be answered in the summarization are included. Use your best way to implement what would be explained if you were the observer
Part 2
In an additional 250-500 words, explain how you will use what you have learned from the clinical field experiences in this course in your future professional practices relating to behavior management and addressing any crisis situations observed or discussed with mentor. Cite the Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards in your response.
Rubrics is included to get optimal points

Create a two-page summary of the text in APA format. Choose three to four key ideas to discuss in the paper connecting the concepts throughout the book.

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The First Days of School Summary

After you have read The First Days of School, you will create a two-page summary of the text in APA format. This summary should provide evidence of concepts learned throughout the text (Units A – E). Choose three to four key ideas to discuss in the paper connecting the concepts throughout the book. Each key idea should have a well-developed paragraph devoted to them (including references) in the paper. The last paragraph (or two) of the paper should be a reflective paragraph discussing how the key ideas can be used effectively in the classroom. The paper should be written in APA format (title page, body, reference page).
Requirements: The paper should be written in APA format (title page, body, reference page).