Rationale

     I have chosen to use my third lesson plan from SS 350 titled: “Riding Into War” as an artifact because it shows my ability to plan lessons with multiply learning styles, a wide use of technology, and a wide use of creativity. This lesson also shows my knowledge of the Revolutionary War and its influence of the American colonies, and my ability to apply what I know to students at the eighth grade level. I have paired this lesson with Intasc #7 because this artifact shows my knowledge of the subject being taught and my ability to apply it at a level that my students will understand and appreciate, while meeting the curriculum that needs to be taught.
     Through writing this lesson plan and being critiqued by my fellow classmates, I gained a greater understanding of the importance and difficulty of creating lesson plans for my students based on their differences in learning abilities and learning styles, all the while, meeting the standards in curriculum set by the school in which I am teaching. This new understanding has encouraged me to open my eyes to all the factors, besides being creative and incorporating fun, that go into an effective and educationally packed lesson plan.
     Intasc #7 states that the teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals. Through the content contained in my lesson plan and the positive comments of my fellow classmates, it is clear that I understand the importance of following Intasc #7 and its relevance to being an effective educator.


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