Week 5 - Showcase
Overview
Week 5 allows students to synthesize the previous four weeks of the unit to prepare for a Showcase of Learning. This summative multimodal presentation will display how students are becoming responsible citizens, and how one person can make a difference. Students will be provided with the requirements for the final summative display of learning, and will co-create a rubric with the teacher to determine assessment criteria. Students will have diverse options to display their learning. Sufficient time will be provided for continued research. Various forms of technology will support and enhance their presentations. Formative assessment by the teacher and peers will allow for feedback to refine presentations prior to the final Showcase.
Essential Question
How can one person make a difference?
Day 1
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The teacher and students will co-create the rubric (criteria and expectations) for assessment of their final presentation for the Showcase.
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Students will synthesize their understanding of the previous four weeks of learning.
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Students will be given choice in the mode and medium of their presentation, but will be encouraged to use more than two.
Day 2
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Technology and research time.
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Classroom preparation and final preparations for Showcase.
Day 3
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Formative assessment is based on co-created teacher/student rubric.
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Self-assessment
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Peer-assessment
Day 4 and Day 5 - SHOWCASE
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Presenting to class.
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Have younger grades K-4 walk through the showcase.
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Invite parents, guardians and community members to the showcase.
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Students will review the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, specifically the East quadrant.
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Students will review and reflect on Week One Medicine Wheel and points. These points of summary will be written into their second Medicine Wheel.
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Students will have completed their second Medicine Wheel and will use this as a reference for their understanding of the previous four weeks of learning.
Assessment
Formative:
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Feedback will be provided by the teacher during this final week of the unit, as students prepare their presentations for the Showcase.
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Daily, ongoing formative assessment will be given by the teacher, relative to the rubric criteria.
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Day 3 will consist of teacher, self- and peer-feedback as they review each other's presentations in preparation for the Showcase.
Summative:
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Assessment will be based on the co-created rubric (criteria and expectations) for student work.
Programs of Study Learning Outcomes
English Language Arts:
4.3 Present and Share
Present information
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use various styles and forms of presentations, depending on content, audience and purpose
5.1 Respect Others and Strengthen Community
Celebrate accomplishments and events
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use appropriate language to participate in public events, occasions or traditions
Science:
6.2 Recognize the importance of accuracy in observation and measurement; and apply suitable methods to record, compile, interpret and evaluate observations and measurements.
Science Inquiry: Specific Learner Expectations
Focus
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Students will ask questions that lead to exploration and investigation
Reflect and Interpret
6.3 Design and carry out an investigation of a practical problem, and develop a possible solution.
Problem Solving Through Technology: Specific Learner Expectations
Explore and Investigate
Attitude:
6-4 Demonstrate positive attitudes for the study of science and for the application of science in responsible ways.
