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The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals. Evidence 1: Time Zones Promethean Board flipchart
 * Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. **

Rationale 1: This time zone flipchart is an organized, systematic lesson about time zones of the U.S. and the world. Students are given some background information about time zones in the flipchart that goes along with the information in their textbook. They are then given some examples of how to find time zones across the world. Finally, they are given a chance to interact with the Promethean Board and test their knowledge learned from the lesson. Time zones are not an easy concept to grasp for seventh grade students. Having the lesson organized this way is useful to students in class. If students do not understand the concepts after the lesson is complete, there are additional lessons that are available for those students that need more instruction and practice.

KSD:

7.K.3 The teacher knows when and how to adjust plans based on student responses and other contingencies.   This lesson is built as an introduction to time zones for some, as well as a review for others. After the lesson, the teacher is able to determine which students understand the concept and which students need more practice. Those that are ready to advance are given tasks that are more challenging. Those that need more practice are taken through lessons that practice time zones at a basic level and advance to challenging. This lesson allows the teacher to adjust plans as needed based on student responses to the lesson.

7.S.3 The teacher creates lessons and activities that operate at multiple levels to meet the development and individual needs of diverse learners and help each progress.   This lesson starts off as a general lesson for all. However, the responses given by students will determine what students will be working on after this lesson. Some will continue to work on challenging time zone lessons, while others will do more review of the basic concepts.

7.D.2 The teacher believes that plans must always be open to adjustment and revision based on student needs and changing circumstances.   Students do not all learn at the same level, so lessons must be open to adjustment and revision. This lesson allows for that, based on student needs and knowledge. Those who are ready to advance can and will, those that need more practice will get that as well.