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4/29/15
LT 3120
Learning Environment Portfolio
Learning Environment: For this unit, the Civil War will be discussed. As this is an eighth grade
history class, the state of Georgia requires that eighth graders are taught Georgia history. This
subject is important to the learning environment because it changed the face of America and so it
is necessary for the students to learn about this topic.
Physical Environment: Within my classroom, there arent many learning centers due to the fact
that I am only teaching one subject throughout the year. I have utilized two separate media areas
for the classroom. One to the left is where the physical computers will be located and there
should be enough space for three computers. The round table to the right of the class will be
where the students will utilize their school issued iPads to complete some of their assignments. I
have grouped the students desks into groups of four so that if there are any group assignments
that can be done, the desks will already be set up and prepared for the students.
Unit Plan: The unit should last one week. The goal of the unit is to not only discuss the Civil
War and the Civil War as it relates to the State of Georgia but to cross teach and to include a
historical medical lesson about the Civil War. A majority of the lessons will be individual lessons
until it is time for the students to come together to work on their group projects.
Within my classroom, I have twenty students. The students live in the Metro-Atlanta area
and many were raised in the area. The most common learning styles within the group is
the audio/visual and Hands-on so this group will prove much more easier for myself to
connect with and teach.
Lesson Plans:
Lesson Title:
Grade Level:
7th
Subject:
Biology
Diversity:
Learning Styles:
Background Knowledge:
Assessment Plan:
Formative Assessment:
Students will complete a written test and link to YouTube video
Key for test and video presentation.
Description of Activities with Technology and Materials
Activity Design:
medicine.
After their five minutes, the students will share within their
groups for three minutes. Within these three minutes, the
students will designate a group leader that will come to the
board and will write what their ideas and topics were that were
brainstormed.
Teacher and student activities:
Day 2:
The students will gather in their own groups to prepare an
account of what is was like in a civil war hospital.
www.CivilWar.org
Reflection on Lesson Design
Design:
Cultural Relevance:
Actions :
Lesson Title:
Grade Level:
7th
Subject:
Biology
Learning Styles:
Background Knowledge:
Long-Term Learning Goal or Outcome:
Formative Assessment:
Students will turn-in essay for feedback and complete
a written test over the information covered inclass
Rubric for essay and presentation.
Description of Activities with Technology and Materials
Activity Design:
Day 3:
Cultural Relevance:
Actions :