Multimedia: Audio or Video Lesson Idea

Lesson Idea Name: Earth Advocates!

Grade Level/Content Area: 3rd grade science
Content Standard Addressed:
S3L2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the effects of pollution (air, land, and
water) and humans on the environment.
ISTE Technology Standard Addressed:  What would you like students to know and be
Empowered Learner - 1.3.d. Students build able to do by the end of this lesson:
knowledge by actively exploring real-world From this lesson, students will know how to create
issues and problems, developing ideas and a podcast through Anchor. They will also know
about different types of pollution and the effects
theories, and pursuing answers and solutions.
it has on the environment.

What is the student learning goal for this lesson idea?

I can create a podcast that demonstrates my knowledge on pollution.
I can communicate examples of pollution and its effects on the environment.

Selected Instructional Software Tool: Anchor

Description of Software: Anchor is a podcasting platform designed by Spotify. This app offers many
tools to help users easily create a professional-sounding podcast. Anchor is a free app, offers
unlimited hosting, distributes podcasts to major apps, and includes music to spice up a recording. All
these features are accessible on one platform, which makes podcasting an easy and seamless process
for all users.

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

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

☐X Remembering ☐X Understanding ☐X Applying ☐X Analyzing ☐X Evaluating ☐X Creating

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

☐ X 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.

☐ X 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,
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posting the project to the classroom blog, presenting it to another class, or publishing it via an
outside source.)
Lesson idea implementation:
For this lesson, students will use Anchor to create a podcast discussing how pollution negatively
affects our environment. The students will be introduced to podcasting by listening to a teacher-made
podcast introducing the lesson. This podcast will include the topic of this lesson and the learning goals
for the students. The students will then receive a step-by-step demonstration on how to create their
own podcast through Anchor. While the students are creating their podcasts, the teacher will walk
around the class answering any questions that arise along the way. Once all the podcasts are finished
and published, the students will be asked to listen to three podcasts made by their peers. The teacher
will listen to the class responses and provide insightful feedback for each podcast. To conclude the
lesson, I will highlight some of the students’ work by presenting a few podcasts to the class. We will
have a class discussion about how the students felt while creating a podcast.
Managing student learning:
Anchor transforms passive learning into active learning through creation in the classroom. Instead of
learning through practice, students get to create something meaningful that represents their own
ideas. This process sparks creativity and makes learning individualized to the student. To regulate the
use of technology in this lesson, I will set a time limit. I will stop halfway through the designated time
to assess the class’s progress. I will adjust the time as needed.
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.
This lesson integrates the UDL principle “Engagement.” Anchor makes the process of creating a
podcast easy for students. The students are provided with an example podcast made by the teacher
and a demonstration on how to create one. Podcasting gives students creative freedom when
expressing their knowledge on pollution. It is a fun and unique way that students can share and obtain
new ideas with the class.
Reflection:
The use of podcasting enhances this lesson because students will be learning through creation.
Podcasting is a unique way to share ideas with the class. I am excited to implement podcasting into
the lesson because it is a tool that can be utilized outside of school. With the rise in podcasting, I hope
this lesson encourages my students to create more podcasts of their own and share their ideas with
the world.

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