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** Teachers communicate well. ** The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
 * Standard 6**

Evidence 1: [|A_Johnson_PBLProject.doc]

Rationale 1: “Planet Rescue: What Can YOU Do?” incorporates social studies, science, technology, environmental studies, and communication arts. It is a real-life, project-based unit that uses a wide variety of instructional media to promote active inquiry and problem solving in a third grade classroom, though it could be used and/or modified for use in a variety of grade levels. Many of the videos have no narration, only background music as photos tell the tale of Earth’s pollution dilemma. Students are able to reflect and gather meaning as it relates and connects to their own experiences. After gathering information, students work collaboratively to create a way to work toward solving the Earth’s pollution problem. Students use online videos, websites, and print materials to gather information. They can then use digital tools and/or print materials to plan and create awareness and advise others as people can work toward a solution.

As a teacher, I learned how to incorporate 21st century skills into a motivating and comprehensive lesson that had real-life value and implications. Through the creation of this lesson, I also better understood how to create an approach that would reach more learning styles, including that of the digital native. In addition, I learned how to create assessments that would evaluate learning on project-based activities.

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6.K.4 The teacher recognizes the importance of nonverbal, verbal and media communication techniques.

Earth’s pollution problem is presented using photos, videos, and other print material. Discussion and inquiry are also a focus throughout the unit to promote active thinking.

6.S.5 The teacher knows how to use a variety of media communication tools, including audiovisual aids and computers, to enrich learning opportunities.

Online videos, photos, trade books, and other print materials provide information in a variety of formats to suit the diverse learning styles in classroom and enrich their learning experience.

6.D.2 The teacher values many ways in which people seek to communicate and encourages many modes of communication in the classroom.

Students discuss and work collaboratively to develop solutions. To share their ideas, students have options as to how they will communicate to others. They can choose to create televised announcements, a play/skit, poster, or other means of getting their ideas through to others.