Multimedia: Audio or Video Lesson Idea

Lesson Idea Name: The Plant Life Cycle Podcast

Grade Level/Content Area: 5th Grade Science
Content Standard Addressed: Standard: 5-LS1-1: Support an argument that plants get the materials
they need for growth chiefly from air and water.
ISTE Technology Standard Addressed: What would you like students to know and be
Creative Communicator - 6b: Students create able to do by the end of this lesson:
original works or responsibly repurpose or remix By the end of this lesson, students should be
digital resources into new creations. able to describe the plant life cycle, explain how
plants get the materials they need for growth,
and create a podcast that demonstrates their
understanding.

What is the student learning goal for this lesson idea?

Students will understand the stages of the plant life cycle and how plants obtain the necessary
materials for growth. They will use a podcast to communicate their knowledge creatively.

Selected Instructional Software Tool: Spotify for Podcasters

Description of Software: Spotify for Podcasters allows users to create, host, and distribute podcasts.
It provides tools for recording, editing, and analyzing podcast performance, making it accessible for
educational use.

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):

https://podcasters.spotify.com/

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s): (Which level(s) will this lesson meet using this technology tool?)
Please put an X in the box or next to the level(s). Do not highlight or bold the response.

Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating X Creating

How do you plan to implement this lesson and integrate the technology? Check all that apply:

Teacher-led: There is no student voice and choice in the activities. Students are guided by the
teacher's direction and expectations. Learning activities are assigned to the student and mostly
practice based.

Student-Led: Students are given voice and choice in the activities. They may select the topic of
learning and/or determine the tool they will use to meet the learning goal. The teacher facilitates
the learning as the students direct their own learning processes.

X Problem-based and/or Publishable: Students are solving problems and completing projects to
demonstrate their learning. Additionally, the projects can be shared outside of the classroom.
(Note: This objective could be reached by displaying the project on the school’s morning
newscast, posting the project to the classroom blog, presenting it to another class, or publishing
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it via an outside source.)

Lesson idea implementation:

Students will be introduced to the plant life cycle through a brief lecture and interactive Nearpod
slides. The teacher will explain the different stages of the plant life cycle and how plants get their
nutrients from air and water. Students will be made aware of their goals, which include
understanding the plant life cycle and creating a podcast to explain their knowledge.

Students will use Spotify for Podcasters to create a podcast episode. They will work in groups to
script, record, and edit their podcasts, incorporating information learned in class. The teacher will
provide guidance on using the podcasting tool, facilitate brainstorming sessions, and help students
outline their scripts. Feedback will be provided through peer reviews and teacher assessments of the
podcast drafts.

Managing student learning:

The use of Spotify for Podcasters will shift students from passive to active learners by engaging them
in the creation and sharing of original content. Students will be encouraged to collaborate, share
ideas, and provide feedback to their peers.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Reflection: Be sure to mention one specific UDL principle you
are focused on in this lesson – Multiple Means of Engagement, Multiple Means of Representation,
or Multiple Means of Action & Expression.

Multiple Means of Engagement: The podcasting activity engages students by allowing them to
express their understanding in a creative and personalized way. It caters to different interests and
motivates students through the use of technology.

Multiple Means of Representation: Using podcasts provides an alternative means of representing

knowledge, catering to auditory learners and those who might struggle with traditional written
assignments.

Multiple Means of Action & Expression: Creating a podcast allows students to demonstrate their
learning through speaking, scripting, and audio editing, offering diverse ways for students to express
their understanding.

Reflection: Designing this lesson with podcasting activities will likely enhance student engagement
and learning by providing a creative outlet for expressing their knowledge. I look forward to seeing
students take ownership of their learning and produce unique, informative podcasts that
demonstrate their understanding of the plant life cycle.

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