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Standard 6 / Standard 7 / Standard 8 / Standard 9 / Standard10 **Standard 7 ** The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
 * Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. **

Evidence 1: [|SpaceQuest] EDT 654 WebQuest: Space Quest Rationale 1: This WebQuest was created for a second grade class and was used as part of a Space unit in Science. The purpose of the WebQuest was to have student learn about the Solar System through the use of the Internet. The WebQuest was only one of many sources of instruction for the students to gain knowledge. Students were able to explore the WebQuest once a week for three weeks and complete the journal at the conclusion to demonstrate their understanding and learning. When planning my lessons and units I always reflect on my personal engagement and try to design my lessons to not only hold the attention of my students, but also myself. I have found that by teaching a lesson that is interesting and captivating for myself, I am more able to teach with enthusiasm and hold the interest and motivation of my students. By using a variety of teaching styles, I am reaching my students at multiple levels of learning and they are therefore able to meet high expectations and standards.

KSD The content in which the WebQuest contains is directly aligned with the key concepts of the Science Curriculum and contains valid information for the subject. The planning of this unit was done in such a way to support the students learning at their grade level expectations.
 * 7.K.1 The teacher understands learning theory, subject matter, curriculum development, and student development to plan instruction and to meet curriculum goals based on content standards **

The WebQuest was the differentiated piece of the unit. Students worked at their own pace and were given ample amount of time to explore and complete the tasks. Some students were able to explore the WebQuest independently while others needed more support and direction. I recognized the needs of each student and supported them in order for them to achieve success.
 * 7.S.3 The teacher creates lessons and activities that operate at multiple levels to meet the development and individual needs of diverse learners and help each progress. **

The planning of the unit as a whole was done in partnership of my second grade team. I created the WebQuest, however I shared it with the entire grade level team and it was used in all second grade classes. The team planning time that I have with my colleagues is extremely valuable to me for the purpose of designing lessons that are thorough and complex. I feel the more input and ideas put into the planning the stronger the lessons of instruction.
 * 7.D.3 The teacher values planning as a collegial activity. **