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 21^st 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