Task 2: Collaborative Lesson

Preceding the discussion I had with Mrs. Hinson, I created and developed a 3 day lesson plan about fossils, past organisms, and using information ethically. On the first day, we discussed what a fossil is and how they are formed. I created a flow chart that shows the process of how fossils are made (attached below). I then helped them to create "dinosaur fossils" using plaster and toy dinosaurs. The students responded to a discussion post on Storybird and reflected on how fossils are made (also shown below).

On the second day, the focus of the lesson was how to use information ethically. We watched a video on the ethical use of information, did a copyright activity, and then students reflected on how to use information responsibly on Storybird (pictures provided below).

Lastly, on the third day, we combined the information that we learned about fossils and ethical use of information to help expand on the knowledge of fossils. We watched a short video and then the students were paired into groups to reflect on how fossils can help us to understand past organisms. Due to the fact that Storybird only allows so many characters, students worked in groups and wrote their response in their classroom journal.

This assignment was a very education experience and I really enjoyed working with Mrs. Hinson and her students. After the last lesson, Mrs. Hinson and I sat down to discuss the data gained from the activities and assessments within the unit. We were both very pleased with the students' progress and believed that the unit was a success. Through this activity, I learned how to effectively collaborate and design a lesson with a teacher in order to help increase students' understanding of skills. When I become a school media specialist, I will make sure to reach out to my teachers to offer collaboration and help ensure the success of the students.


Fossils Flow Chart