Tuesday 29 November 2016

Health & Diseases - Lesson 7

The Manage Phase

(7.1) Process Management:
               
Planning
Project leadership
Progress monitoring
Process management
Conflict management

(7.2) Student Preparation:
                
The students will be told about the idea for the project 2 weeks before it starts. New ICT tools to be used during the project (i.e. using a spreadsheet for survey results) will be practiced before the project launch.

(7.3)  Facilitation:
                
Use of the library and computer equipment will be scheduled and booked in advance.

(7.4) Progress Monitoring:
                
Whole class conference once per week
Group Progress
Team checkpoint meetings as well informally daily checking with teams and individuals on their work.
       Individual Progress 

(7.5) Re-planning:
                
Since student autonomy is low there is low risk of the project going off track. 10% additional time allowance has been included for overrun but the end date cannot be exceeded. There is an option for homework to be used to catch up if necessary.

(7.6) Conflict Management:
              
Teamwork rules will be included in project launch presentation. Students are asked to initially try to work out conflicts on their own. In the case of a deadlock, issues are to be raised with the teacher. Lack of participation will be dealt with by culprits being removed from the project work and set to work on alternative individual tasks for the duration of the project.



Health & Diseases - Lesson 6

The Review Phase

(6.1)Student Reflection and Evaluation:
                
One lesson after the end of the project will be dedicated to student reflection and evaluation. Their reflection will cover: what topics I learned about, what new skills I learned, what I liked about the project, what I didn’t like about the project and what I would do differently on the next project. An evaluation form will be completed by each student as a homework assignment.
A subsequent lesson will be used to discuss the observations made by the students.

(6.2) Teacher Reflection and Evaluation:
                
I have prepared a teacher reflection and evaluation form to complete that covers:
     Successes
     Challenges
     Achievement of project goals
     What I learned
     What I would do differently next time

(6.3) Assessment of 21st Century skills:
               
Artifact
21st Century skill(s)
Research notes
Problem solving, initiative, ICT
Survey designs
Creativity, problem solving, communication
Presentation outlines
Initiative, creativity, ICT, communication

(6.4) Summative Assessment and Grading:
                

Product
Rubric
Grading
Survey results
Survey questions and results rubric

Data Sheet
Data sheet rubric

Health Chart presentation
Presentation rubric

Health & Diseases - Lesson 5

The Do Phase

Health & Diseases - Lesson 4

Work plan-Lesson 4

Sl.
No
TASK
SUBTASK
ROLE
START DATE
END DATE
PRODUCT
01
Launch project


07.11.16
07.11.16
Project launched
02
Deliver classroom instruction
Areas to be covered.
.1.Define the project
2.Culminating products

Teacher
08.11.16
09.11.16
Initial classroom instruction is completed
03
Group selection
Students’ list

Teacher
10.11.16
10.11.16
Group selection is completed
04
Conduct research
Collection of Content on 1.Health care.
2.Common ailments(Curricular units)
Student
15.11.16
22.11.16
Students recorded in the computer
05
Perform survey
Create survey questions,survey,prepare survey report
Student
23.11.16
28.11.16
Collected report
06
Programme sheet activity
Prepared based on curricular units and problem areas  in daily life affecting health
Student and teacher
29.11.12
1.12.16
Prepared
07
Programme sheet presentation
Presentation
,,
02.12.16
05.12.16
Presented
08
Lecture by Medical specialist

Teacher
02.12.16
02.12.16
Completed
09
Assessment and grading
Prepare rubrics and assessment
Teacher
06.12.16
06.12.16
Completed
10
Refection and evaluation
Student reflection and evaluation, Teacher refection and evaluation
Students and teacher
07.12.16
07.12.16
Completed.
11
Project closed
Submitting to the Principal
Teacher
07.12.16

Closed




Health & Diseases - Lesson 3

Lesson 3- Plan Phase

3.1 Work Breakdown, Products and Milestones:
           
Note: Products are shown in ( )’s. Milestones are in bold font.
Classroom instruction: 1. COncept of ill health and causes.
Select student groups (student groups)
Research: online and library (research report)
Class activity: interview with an expert. (visit reports)
Survey: neighbours and friends.(survey report)
Activity: creating a pathology chart (information on pathogens)
Activity: creating a precautionary sheet (immunisation program)
Activity: “oral report” (acute and chronic diseases)
Presentation: on community awareness (presentation)

3.2 Role definitions:
           
Project leader: teacher will fulfill this role
Researcher
Survey writer (all students will contribute to this)
Surveyor
Health advisor: will present the team’s health report to the class
Presentation author
Presenter (all students will take some part in the presentation)

3.3 Task schedule:
            
Project start date 7th November 2016
Project end date 7th December  2016

3.4Special Activities Plan:
               
Interview with Nurse will take place on 24th November
Visit by the doctor in class on  2nd December
           
3.5Resources Plan:

Computer lab and Library : Date and period in the Time Table.

3.6 Direct Instruction:

Causes of ill health
Communicable and noncommunicable diseases
Pathogens
Local community survey

3.7 Reviews and checkpoints:
               
At the end of every week there will be a 20 minutes class conference to discuss progress, successes and challenges.
A checkpoint meeting for each team will be held for 10 minutes twice per week.

3.8 Assessment plan:
            
Opportunities for authentic assessment will include: the surveys and results, presenting health report briefings.
Formative assessment will primarily focus on the artifacts created by the students during the project. Special attention will be paid to survey prototypes, learning journals and presentation outlines.
Summative assessments will be performed on the survey results, presentations on the importance of a prevention over cure and the portfolios of work.
Rubrics prepared: Survey questions and results rubric, data interpretation rubric, health report presentations rubric, grading rubric.




Health & Diseases - Lesson 2

Lesson 2
2.1 Essential Question:
            
Why do we fall ill?

2.2 Grouping Strategy:
            
Team will comprise groups of 6 students of mixed gender, and mixed ability and skills. One of the goals is to promote teamwork in mixed ability groups so that higher ability students get opportunities for peer instruction, and lower ability students benefit from the more advanced collaboration that will arise from this.

2.3 Learning Environment:
            
A group working area in the classroom will be set aside with tables and chairs to allow more effective interaction among team members. A classroom wall near the project area will be set aside to post paper materials collected during research. Computer labs will be used for the majority of the online work. Research notes will be recorded in computers. Some collaboration between students will take place through email/whats’app.

2.4 Assessment Approach:
                
                2.41 Authentic Assessment:
Tasks to insist on:
1.      Personal and social hygiene
2.      Survey of common communicable diseases
3.      Incidence and spread during specific seasons
4.      Precautionary measures
           
2.42 Formative Assessment:
           
Regular feedback will be provided as the students work on internet and library research, surveys, data sheets, and presentation designs.

2.43 Summative Assessment:
Assessment will be conducted on
        Contribution each member
        Content and individual presentation
        Written matter

2.44 Rubrics:
Rubrics will be used:
Survey
Data interpretation
Individual oral presentation
Powerpoint presentation       

2.45 Gradings:

Project grades will be based on a combination of scores from assessments made during the project. A rubric will be used to compile grades.         

Health & Diseases - Lesson 1

1. Project Plan
Health and Diseases
(1.1)The Define Phase
(1.11) Introduction:

The project is aimed at students of class IX-B to learn by doing and from experiences.
a)      Concept of health  and ill health
b)      Causes for ill health
c)      Prevention
d)      Cure
The students will work in group of six each and develop life skills pertaining to development of head,hand and heart for a successful wellbeing.


(1.12) Project Scope:
            
Students from class IX

Subjects involved: Science, Social and English

Students work will be monitored and guided by the teacher. The skills to be developed include teamwork, cooperation, observation, data handling, evaluation.
  
(1.13) Curriculum and Standards:
            

Class Ix Science Curriculum topics and standards related to this project:
        Definition of health
        Causes of ill-health
        Infectious and noninfectious diseases
        Pathogens, Common diseases, mode of transmission & symptoms
        Prevention, Precaution and Cure
        Immunisation Active and Passive