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In this unit, students become scientists. They observe shadows firsthand and predict and test how different materials interact with light, recording what passes through, partly passes through, or is blocked.
As students work toward the culminating performance task, they invent a character and draft a story that uses their real test results to teach a reader about light and materials. Students revise their story using evidence to explain and predict, then share it with real listeners.
Task Statement
Following is the rubric to be read to and discussed with students (cognates are highlighted in blue). The Spanish version is for bilingual classrooms.
The Moving Light at Split Rock - Rubric.pdfSPA The Moving Light at Split Rock - Rubric.pdfThe Implementation Guide, Progress Monitoring Checklist, Executive Function Facilitation Grid, Activity Lists, and Student Action Checklists are combined with Unit 12.
Teacher's Implementation Guide
The Teacher Implementation Guide is a practical companion that helps you bring each Future-Powered Classroom unit to life. Rather than providing a scripted curriculum, it offers a flexible roadmap that helps teachers create engaging, student-centered learning experiences while maintaining the integrity of the unit's goals.
Units 11_12 Implementation Guide.pdfActivity Lists
For a Future-Powered Classroom, an Activity List isn't simply a list of assignments. It's a collection of purposeful learning experiences that students select from based on their interests, readiness, learning goals, or the executive function skills they need to strengthen.
Activity Lists 11_12.pdfFacilitation Grid
Progress Monitoring Checklist
The Facilitation Grid and Progress Monitoring Checklist above are images. Please see your consultant for copies of both tools for implementation.
Student Action Checklist helps students recognize and celebrate the behaviors that contribute to a positive, collaborative classroom community. Rather than focusing only on academic learning, the checklist encourages students to reflect on the habits and executive function skills that help them become responsible classmates and successful learners.
Units 11 and 12_ Student Actions Checklist (1).pdfSPA Units 11 and 12_ Student Actions Checklist.pdfPage updated
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