Project Based Learning
Lesson 2
2.1 Essential Question:Put in writing the question that will engage the students
What are members of solar system?
What is moon? How phases of moon occur?
What are constellations?
What are the role of artificial satellites?
2.2 Grouping Strategy:
Describe the criteria that will be used to form students team and how this maps to the goals of the project.
There are five groups of mixed abilities and gender. High achievers and late bloomers are included in a group. This ensures that each child gets a chance to participate in the activities.
2.3 Learning Environment:
Describe the learning environment for the project including any classroom adaptation that will be required.
General instructions are given by teacher in the class. This is followed by group discussion. After discussion, the group leader presents the outcome infront of the entire class.A separate area is allotted in class cupboard for keeping the project articles of each group. Computer labs can be used for online work. Group leaders are requested to type their work in respective computers time to time.
2.4Assessment Approach:
Describe the approach for:
2.41 Authentic Assessment:
Authentic tasks such as
1. Collection of information from internet, library etc.
2. Preparation of report and ppt.
3. Making useful exhibits such as still/working models.
2.42 Formative Assessment:
Regular feedback will be provided as the students work on internet and library research, submission of reports, model making and presentation designs.
2.43 Summative Assessment:
Assessment will be conducted on
• Report submitted by respective teams.
• PPT / Presentation by teams.
2.44 Rubrics:
Rubrics will be used to assess:
• Data collection
• Accuracy of report
• Final presentations
• Methodology of model making
2.45 Gradings:
Project grades will be based on a combination of scores from assessments made during the project. A rubric will be used to compile grades.
Project grade is taken for FA4 assessment.