Animals!+Animals!++Animals!



Describe how you addressed the traits from the Portfolio Rubric.
 * __ Instructional design- __** The unit plan shows how the student’s work will help them meet standards and objectives. They have an opportunity to develop and use 21st century skills. CFQ’s are integrated throughout the unit. This will help them think more critically. They create authentic products through this unit. Diversification is addressed throughout this process.


 * __ Technology Integration __**** - ** Technology is used to enhance student learning. The students accessed the internet to find information about their animal. They opened clip art file to cut and paste animal on correct space and used the word processor to type a story about the animal.


 * __ Assessment Strategies __** - Student Assessment consisted of a picture assessment where the students looked at the items needed for finished product and circle a Smiley face for items included or a Frowny face for items not included. There were two teacher assessments: 1. Checklists of at home portion of project which was a poster with picture of animal and details about this animal. 2. Checklist of at school portion which consisted of picture of animal and typed story.