5. Involves technology integration Keeps students motivated and engaged Uses teaching style that benefits every student Uses the characteristics of Assignments That Matter Effective Teaching
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8. Sequence of Events 1. Present Essential Question 2. Hold group discussion about Content Questions 3. Ask Gauging Student Needs questions and instructional time 4. Presentation of Maya instructions handout 5. Teach about scientific method 6. Individual research on specific topic 7. Work in small groups to form hypotheses explaining the collapse of the Mayans 8. Group must test and quantify their thesis statements and come to conclusions 9. Presentations 10. Wrap-up discussion 11. Concluding essay
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24. Pros ¡ Project focused on technology use ! ¡ Requires synthesis and evaluation ! ¡ Rubrics and assessments are clear and concise ! ¡ Driven by student results ! ¡ Active learning ! ¡ Multidisciplinary!
