Students will be engaged in a variety of hands-on activities throughout this science lesson. As a result, their critical thinking skills will be developed and/or built upon for everyday life and situations. Since this lesson is planned based on my prior teaching experience, I am aware some of the students do not have access to a personal computers, iPads, smart phones or internet. As a result, accessibility to all the technological aspect of this lesson has been taking into consideration and the students will be supported at school for the flipped classroom section of the planned activities.
Through the usage of a flipped classroom, YouTube learning and digital library, a diverse group of students can be instructed effectively. These tools build flexibility for learners and allow them to access information at their own pace, which will enable them to demonstrate their own knowledge and interpretation of what is, will be and/or has been taught. The below planned activities are also used to foster the three principles of UDL. Through all the activities students are provided with:
Multiple Means of Representation – this gives all students various ways of acquiring information and knowledge of the lesson being taught.
Multiple Means of Expression – students are provided with several alternatives to demonstrate what they know about simple machines.
Multiple Means of Engagement – taps into the students’ interests, offers appropriate challenges and increases their motivation.
