Session 4

Since both teachers involved in this project are LAUSD teachers, most of the goals are based upon the LAUSD Learning Standards:


- ART: (visual)
Students will use a wide variety of media in building their models, using techniques and processes based on the elements and principles of visual arts.

- HEALTH:
Be aware of behavior that reduces the risk of disease and speeds recovery from illness. Apply knowledge of ways to avoid accidents.

- HISTORY, SOCIAL STUDIES:
Gather, identify, question, and evaluate different ideas, values, behaviors, and institutions in order to construct historical interpretations and solutions. Social structure of society is addressed when students figure out how the floor plans should be arranged. Geography and anthropology are addressed in the use of personal cultures and backgrounds.

- LANGUAGE ARTS:
The student uses varied sentence structure, precise vocabulary, appropriate tense, and punctuation to maintain clarity and develop and individual writing style. The student uses the steps of the writing process in written work. The student will use oral language skills such as voice articulation, eye contact, and gesture appropriate to communicate effectively to an audience.

1. The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes using well-organized paragraphs with adequate and appropriate Students will organize their materials and see if they have most of what they need before they begin, then they can start assembling their space stations.

2. The teacher will walk around and ask questions, offer help and take note on how they are working together. The teacher can also make suggestions as necessary and help with ideas when students are having a difficult time.

3. Make sure the data keeper is taking down all information needed for the future building and assembly.






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