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Stardard 5

**Standard 5** ** Teachers know how to manage a classroom. ** The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. Rationale 1: The creation of this lesson was developed to be used and taught for second graders in both language arts and science class. The lesson aligns with our second grade curriculum. It was intended to teach students different types of wildlife groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and underwater creatures) in a cooperative group setting. The class was split up into different wildlife groups and used the computer lab and the websites [] and [] to develop a research paper and create a presentation to present to Kindergartens in our school. Students were highly motivated to work in groups and to use the computers and Smartboard as a way to fulfill the requirements of the project. **KSD** The use of technology motivated students for this lesson. Because they were motivated the level of cooperation and productivity increased for each group. The student were very efficient in both the computer lab and while working on the Smartboard. The students were randomly picked using fruit picker for the groups. Groups were adjusted based on interest and work habits. The computer lab times had to be scheduled weeks in advance to assure students would have the time they needed to complete the assignment requirements. The teacher modeled the assignment steps for the lesson by using a projector and Smart Board. By sharing the project requirements using technology the students had a better idea of what they were going to be doing because they were interested with the technology which made them immediately interested in the topic. Using the Smartboard to present the topic helped them understand the project because they could physical see examples and paint a picture in their head. Because students were able to physically see examples of the project they were able to ask better questions because they understood the project better.
 * Evidence 1:Animal Research Paper/Presentation(Project Based Learning) [[file:1PBL_FInal_Template.doc]] **
 * 5.K.3 The teacher knows how to help people work productively and cooperatively with each other in complex social settings. **
 * 5.S.3 The teacher organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, activities, and attention toprovide active and equitable engagement of students in productive tasks. **
 * 5.D.1 The teacher takes responsibility for establishing a positive climate in the classroom and participates in maintaining such a climate in the school as a whole. **