DSwenson+Lesson+Plans

The following lesson plans were developed by

Name: Darren Swenson School: Madison High School School Email: Darren.swenson@k12.sd.us School Phone: 605 256 7706

__**Lesson Plan #1:**__ Topic(s) - Flight Grade Level - 9 through 12


 * 5Es || Link || Description ||
 * Engage || [|Flight Video] || This video will be an introduction to the principles of flight. The video will include information about thrust, drag, weight and lift. Bernoulli's Principle is described in detail. This video may be available on Netflix. ||
 * Explore || [[file:AOPA heroes of aviation.pdf|Heroes of Flight Presentation]] || Students will do research on the history of flight pioneers. Each student will choose a person from the list in the attached document and create a power point presentation featuring the person/persons. They will use the guiding questions in the document to select information. ||
 * Explain || [[file:Ch3A(4 forces of flight).ppt|Forces of Flight Presentation]] || This is a presentation that will discuss the principles of flight. It goes into great detail. This presentation is from SDSU that was given to teachers through EPSCoR ||
 * Elaborate || [[file:Design an Airplane.docx|Paper Airplane Design Challenge]] || Students will apply what they have learned to create a paper airplane to fly the farthest and straightest using a few basic classroom supplies. Students will be limited as to how long they have to design, build and test their plane. ||
 * Evaluate || [[file:Human Flight Test.docx|Flight Assessment]] || This exam will change based on what was covered in class. The pioneers will be different due to who the students' selected. ||

__**Lesson Plan #2:**__ Topic(s) -Biodiversity/Endangered Species/Land Use Grade Level -9-12

"The Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, a made-in-Alberta approach to land use planning, provides maximum benefits to Albertans while protecting our environment for future generations." || land use decisions, urbanization and urban sprawl, forestry and forest management, agricultural land use, parks and reserves, planning for livable cities ||
 * 5Es || Link || Description ||
 * Engage || [|Land-Use Video] || This is a video to introduce land management and the management of our natural resources. Description of the video:
 * Explore || [[file:Endangered Species Project RUBRIC.docx.pdf|Endangered Species Project]] || Students will research an endangered species of their choice. They will present their findings to the class using computer technology. The included rubric will guide them as to what kind of information is needed for their assignment. They will be finding out what kind of habitat is necessary for their species. This will be important as land management issues include managing for biodiversity. ||
 * Explain || [[file:Land Use.pptx|Land Use Discussion]] || This is a presentation that discusses land use, forest management and creating viable cities. Students will be introduced to:
 * Elaborate || [[file:Land Use Design Lab.docx|Inquiry Lab: Land Use Design]] || Students will be placed in groups of four. Each student will have a role to play in the design of a city. The roles will have responsibilities that each student must assume. The simulation will bring up situations that arise daily in the design and planning of a community. ||
 * Evaluate || [[file:Land Use Test.rtf|Land Use Exam]] || This is an exam that covers the topics that were discussed in this unit. The questions are short answer, essay and problem-solving. ||