For this benchmark assignment, you will complete the final rows of the unit plan by including formative evidence-based assessments to gauge student learning for each individual lesson. Additionally, develop a project-based summative assessment to be implemented at the end of the instructional week.
Summary of Instruction and Activities Planned – Include a summary of instruction and strategies implemented for each lesson with a brief description of the activities planned that are developmentally appropriate to STEM using cross-disciplinary connections to engage students and promote inquiry.
Formative Assessments – Discuss how you will formally and informally assess the learning of each lesson to plan, evaluate, and strengthen instruction that promotes continuous development of students. Include at least two formative assessments to be implemented through a form of technology.
Summative Assessment – In 150-200 words, provide a description of the project-based summative assessment used to assess the unit plan.
Part 2: Reflection
In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on the effect and importance of implementing interdisciplinary instruction, lesson planning, and assessment. Explain how your chosen assessments are data-driven, student-centered, and address specific learning goals in STEM instruction. How will this process help you to plan instruction in the future that promotes continuous physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development across content areas, encourage inquiry, and engage students in applying central concepts of STEM discipline?
