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PLTW Professional Development Classroom Teacher Training Block 4 Submission Form Implementation Planning Guide Thus far in your PLTW Launch Classroom Teacher Training, you’ve experienced several modules, while focusing on the PLTW Launch experience, the APB instructional approach, the PLTW Launch student experience, and the role of the PLTW Launch classroom teacher. Now you will explore modules on your own in preparation for implementation in your classroom. This Implementation Planning Guide helps you begin to plan to facilitate your module(s). The following sections walk you through the planning process: Introduction, Connections to Standards and Curriculum Framework, Preparing for Facilitation, and Next Steps. Use the links to jump to the sections.  Part 1: Introduction  Part 2: Connections to Standards and Curriculum Framework  Part 3: Preparing for Facilitation  Part 4: Next Steps Part 1: Introduction PLTW Launch modules have been designed to connect to the national standards— including science, English Language/Arts, Mathematics, and computer science standards. As part of the planning process, you will explore standards connections. Each grade level includes multiple modules, each with their own content focus. It is important to become familiar with all the modules in your grade level to help make decisions about which modules to implement with your students. To do this, you will use the PLTW Launch Module Descriptions document that provides a brief introduction to each module. You will then choose a module that you would like to implement in your classroom and explore it at a deeper level. © 2023 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 1 The PLTW Launch program is designed for flexible implementation that allows schools to make decisions about which modules to implement and who will facilitate modules.

PLTW Professional Development Classroom Teacher Training Now, let’s get started by exploring the modules in your grade level. Please keep in mind that your exploration is just starting today. This guide will continue to help you plan for implementation after training ends. Action Items Open PLTW Launch Module Descriptions and review the descriptions for each module in your grade level. If you teach multiple grade levels, choose any grade you wish. Access PLTW Launch Module-specific PD Resources . Locate Implementing Planning Resources in the Launchpad. Access the APB Overviews for the grade level you are exploring. Note For the purposes of this exploration, the APB Overviews have been bundled into one document by grade level. To gain a deeper understanding of the content, review the description of each activity, project, and problem for your chosen module. Based on your review, which module would you like to explore further? You will focus on this module as you complete this submission form. We are focusing on animal adaptations Access and watch the Module Introduction video for the module you chose. Note Remember that the Module Introduction videos are in the Module-specific PD Resources. Write a note about what you learned about the module. I am learning about animal adaptations and environment Part 2: Connections to Standards and Curriculum Framework To prepare to implement a PLTW Launch module, the first step is to explore the Connections to Standards and Curriculum Framework. These documents offer details about the expected learning outcomes for the module. Reviewing these resources should be part of your planning for each module you facilitate. Connections to Standards Standards are the foundation for what is taught in a classroom. They outline what students are expected to learn and be able to do as a result of participating in learning © 2023 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 2 Items marked “Action items” must include your reflections before you submit this assignment.

PLTW Professional Development Classroom Teacher Training experiences. When you explore the standards connections for a module first, you have a big picture of the knowledge and skills that the module addresses. We understand that your state might not align to the national bodies of standards called out in the connections to standards document. That’s why PLTW Launch is designed for flexible implementation. If your state does not address these standards, you’ll spend time comparing your standards to those identified for the module. Remember that PLTW Launch modules can be implemented at any PreK–5 grade level based on your standards. If you implement a module at a different grade level than indicated, you might need to make modifications to meet the needs of your students. Action Items Select the Teacher Guide for your chosen module. To locate the Connections to Standards, access Connections to Standards and Curriculum Framework in the Teacher Guide Table of Contents. Open and review the Connections to Standards for this module. Locate your state science standards for comparison. Most states’ science standards can be found on their Department of Education website. Compare your state’s science standards to those addressed in PLTW Launch. Consider the following questions: • As identified in the Connections to Standards document for this module, how do the standards compare with your state’s science standards for the grade level? 3.LS3.C.1 – Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular ecosystem some organisms- based on structural adaptations or behaviors- can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot. • If applicable, identify three or four state standards that are not addressed in the Connections to Standards for the module. N/A • Think about how you currently address the standards that are not covered in the module. What resources do you have that could be integrated with the module? We could do social studies curriculum with the introduction to geography • As you think about what is addressed in this module, what math, ELA, and/or social studies connections come to mind that would integrate well with the content? Type your response here… © 2023 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 3

PLTW Professional Development Classroom Teacher Training Action Items Math we could have temperature/scales ELA-Writing Social studies-geography • As you become familiar with content for this grade level, you’ll begin to find ways to integrate PLTW modules with units/skills you teach in other disciplines. What ideas come to mind about integrating PLTW Launch with other curricular areas? We can PLTW launch science curriculum to integrate science topics into all other areas of learning Curriculum Framework The Curriculum Framework document is a valuable planning tool that offers information related to the learning objectives and knowledge and skills developed through the module. You will use this resource throughout the module to understand the learning expectations and different ways you can assess student learning in each APB. The framework includes three stages of learning:  Desired Results (Stage 1) identifies what students should know and should be able to do as a result of completing the learning experiences in the module.  Evidence (Stage 2) and Learning Plan (Stage 3) connect the learning plan for the module with opportunities for students to demonstrate evidence of learning. This section includes a description of what students are doing in each APB with assessment opportunities that are tied to the corresponding learning objectives and knowledge and skills identified in Stage 1. Exploring the Curriculum Framework before you examine the Teacher Guide gives you a high-level understanding of the stages to curriculum planning, assessment, and instruction. After you have explored the Curriculum Framework, you’ll be ready to determine how the module connects to the required standards for your school. Action Items Select the Teacher Guide for your chosen module. To locate the Curriculum Framework, access Connections to Standards and Curriculum Framework in the Teacher Guide Table of Contents. Open and review the Curriculum Framework for this module. Explore the Desired Results (Stage 1) section of the Curriculum Framework. Locate the: • Standards connected to the module © 2023 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 4

PLTW Professional Development Classroom Teacher Training Action Items • Essential Questions • Understandings • Learning Objectives • Knowledge and Skills • How can Stage 1 help you as you prepare to teach the module? Stage 1 helps you to asses students current knowledge of a topic . Teachers use kwl charts to help check for understanding Explore the Evidence (Stage 2) and Learning Plan (Stage 3) section of the Curriculum Framework. • Review the Learning Objectives and Knowledge and Skills addressed in each APB. • Locate the written descriptions for each Activity, Project, and Problem (APB). Part 3: Preparing for Facilitation Let’s take time to review the setup of the Teacher Guide for the same module you chose earlier to become familiar with the resources available for planning and facilitation. Remember, distance learning support chapters and online learning guides are available in the Teacher Guide. As you prepare, consider whether you will use these additional resources with your students. © 2023 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 5

PLTW Professional Development Classroom Teacher Training Teacher Guide: Introduction to the Module Action Items Open the Teacher Guide for the module you chose. The Introduction to the Module includes information and links to resources that you will use throughout the module. Explore the Introduction to the Module to review the information provided, including: • Curriculum Framework and Connections to Standards • Math Connections • Professional Development • Community • Rostering Students • Family and Community Relationships • PLTW Launch Logs • Developing Vocabulary • Icon Legend • Additional Instructional Resources • Curriculum Revisions Teacher Guide: Getting Started Action Items Explore the Activity 1 Teacher Resources to refresh your understanding of the setup for all APBs. You will take a deeper dive into the steps later, but for now, review how the Teacher Guide is designed to help you facilitate learning experiences. Find the location of: • Equipment • Resources • Essential Questions Explore the Preparation section. • Professional Development • Preparation steps for facilitation Explore the procedures . This is the plan for facilitating an activity, project, or problem. • What are the big ideas students will learn? Type your response here… © 2023 Project Lead The Way, Inc. 6

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