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Homework: STEM in the Early Childhood Classroom- Science Learning Experience Plan

Overview:

For this homework, you will create a Learning Experience Plan (LEP) for a science activity for children between the ages of two years to eight.

Instructions:

A. View the sample LEP in this unit and use it to develop your original lesson.
B. Review the resources on science topics in the Readings and Resources section of Units 5 and 6.
C. Complete the LEP by using the LEP template in this unit.
D. Fully address each part of the eight components of the LEP as follows.

I. Title, Age Range and Goal:

1. Title: (LEP): Provide a descriptive activity name

2. Age: Choose one age group (any age from two - eight years.)

3. Goal: The learning goal should describe what the children will learn, know, or do.

II. Objective and Learning Standard:

1. Objective: You must have at least two measurable objectives.

2. Early Learning Standard: Identify one early learning standard (infants through 8 years). You may use the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards Strand D Science (CTELDS) or the Early Learning Standards from your home state.

III. Books and Content Knowledge: (NAEYC Standard 5a)

1. Provide the name /author of one non-fiction children's book related to the science topic.

a. Explain how you will use it to support the science topic of the LEP.

2. Provide the name /author of at least one fiction book related to the science topic.

a. Explain how you will use it to support the science topic of the LEP.

3. Identify at least one resource you will use to build your content knowledge. Name the resource and publisher or provide a link to the online resource.

IV. Vocabulary and Teaching Strategies: (NAEYC Standard 1c)

1. List 5 vocabulary words from your LEP that you will teach through the LEP and beyond.

2. Describe a DAP way that you will introduce the new words and reinforce the vocabulary.

V. Learning Experience

1. Introduction and Prompt

a. Describe how you will capture children's attention.

2. Body of the Lesson: (NAEYC Standard 4c)

a. Write the step-by-step directions for the activity part of the LEP.
b. List the materials needed for the activity, including technology.

3. Differentiating Instruction and Play: (NAEYC Standard 4b)

a. Identify a learning need and explain how you would adapt the lesson.
b. Describe how you use play to enhance the lesson's objective.

4. Wrap-Up:

a. Describe the closure activity that would signal the end of the LEP.

VI. Technology: (NAEYC Standard 6c)

1. Describe one analog technology you would use to enhance the LEP.

2. Describe one digital technology you would use to enhance the LEP.

3. Describe how you would use technology to communicate about the science LEP with families and colleagues.

VII. School-to-Home Connection: (NAEYC Standard 2b)

1. Describe how you would encourage families to extend learning at home.

a. Worksheets and coloring sheets may not be used.
b. This continued activity should not cause any expense to the families.

VIII. Assessment: (NAEYC Standard 3c)

1. Describe the assessment you would use to document progress for individual students, such as data collection, checklists, videos, pictures, anecdotal records, samples, or peer reviews.

2. Explain why the assessment is appropriate to promote positive outcomes for each child.