Lesson on Bacteria and Viruses

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In the lesson on bacteria and viruses, students will understand the differences between bacteria and viruses and how the spread of them has influenced history. The lesson will integrate math, reading and social studies in order for students to attain the lesson objective. Integration of math will include graphing and analyzing data. Integration of reading and social studies will include reading articles for main ideas and research on how diseases have influenced history.

Along with integrating other content areas into the science lesson, it also accommodates different learning styles. Selection of the learning styles the lesson addresses is based on the characteristics of students in the class. There is a mixture of logical and creative thinkers; therefore, using the brain hemispheres assessment addresses both types of learners. Nearly all of the students in the class like to problem-solve, however, it is the way they solve problems that varies. To make sure problem-solving needs are met the brain hemisphere and color assessment will be used. Although the lesson was not directly designed with kinesthetic, visual and auditory learners, parts of the lesson reach each type of learner. The lesson builds on the learning strengthens of each student’s learning style and allows them to interact with others who may not learner or express their ideas in a similar way.

Throughout the lesson both the left-brained learner and the right-brained learner are accommodated. According to the Hemispheric Mode Indicator, both left and right-brained learners enjoy problem solving. This is important in the lesson because students will work together in order to create realistic solutions to concerns about spreading diseases. The diffe...

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...h like left-brained students, therefore; the lesson of problem solving will fit in with their learning style.

Although the lesson was not specifically designed around kinesthetic, auditory and visual learners, it does give opportunities throughout the lesson for students to learn in the different modes. Auditory learners will benefit from the interaction and final class discussion. Visual learners will be drawn to graphs, pictures and posters throughout the lesson, while the kinesthetic learners will benefit from the simulations of disease spread and the mock trial.

By using the various learning style assessments to plan lessons, all students’ needs can be met. This ensures that each student is learning, participating and creating products that best suit them in order to assist them in becoming critical and creative thinkers while learning the content.

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