Benchmark – Science/Health Unit Plan

9426Effective educators plan appropriate, effective science instruction that meets the learning needs of a diverse classroom. Unit plans provide a scaffolded approach to students, allowing educators to build upon instruction over several days.

For this benchmark assignment, utilize the “3 Day Unit Plan Template” to create a unit plan outlining three integrated science and health lessons for the students listed in the “Class Profile.” Choose a grade level for the students, then select one NGSS from the physical, life, or earth/space sciences as well as one NHES for the three-lesson unit. You may adapt any previous assignments in the creation of this unit plan, as long as the three lessons form a planned, cohesive unit.

In your unit, design the three lesson plans so that they:

Incorporate the 5Es.
Use strategies that engage students through movement or physical activity.
In 250-500 words, rationalize your choices in developing the unit plan. How did designing instruction to include movement or physical activity for elementary students support a healthy lifestyle and an enhanced quality of life?

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.