Jakaroo by Fiona Jakaroo the ladybug is as weird as my three brothers. It is her first day of school. She broke her arm by falling off a house and she had to go to the hospital to get a cast. Her mom and Dad were so worried that they started crying too. After two weeks, she got better and was fine.

Buster by Matthew One day a ladybug named Buster went to his friend Bob the frog’s house. It was his first time. Buster did not know that a spider lived there too. It took a while to get there because the sidewalk was so big. Finally Buster was there. The spider opened the door and got him! But the frog was watching and ate the spider. Buster was FREE!

 

Kaite by Lily Kaite was a beautiful ladybug. One time, she went to the New York beach. Kaite wanted to go into the ocean. Kaite said the ocean was the coolest thing she had ever done. She wanted to do it again and again and again. WOW! When Kaite went out into the ocean, she went too far away from me. She got lost in the ocean. Oh, no! When she floated away, I swam after her. Then I finally got her. We lay on the beach together. It was a great day!

A final assessment was done with each student using a Kidspiration template. The talking interface was available. This is a very simple drag and drop activity that shows how alternative assessment can be done on the computer.

You can download this Kidspiration file

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Learning Objectives, Activities &
Universal Design for Learning

Learning objectives for this project	Activities Choose 1 or more for each objective
Students will identify the four stages of the ladybug life cycle	Show life cycle stages using Kidspiration interactive chart on Smartboard. Draw and label a picture showing lifecycle.) Make a lifecycle model. Dramatize the lifecycle.
Students will know at least four important facts about ladybugs.	Tell about ladybugs. Write about ladybugs; make a list. Extension: Include ladybug(s) in a creative writing selection.

 

UDL Principles	Mrs. McGowan’s Grade 1 Ladybug Study
Use multiple formats and media to present information	Websites Lucky Ladybug Project Curriculum Materials http://kids-learn.org/ladybugs/currmaterials.htm http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/ladybugs.htm http://www.geocities.com/sseagraves/schoolyardscience.htm Our Butterfly Study 2006: http://www.mrsmcgowan.com/projects/butterflies/butterflies2006.htm
	Pictures & Illustrations * Posters *Magazine & book pictures	Books * Insects - Delta Education * Beetles – Claire Llewellyn *The Best Book of Bugs - Claire Llewellyn * Ladybugs - Margaret Hall * Ladybugs: Red, Fiery, and Bright - Mia Posada
	Videos  * Clip from United Streaming http://www.unitedstreaming.com/	Text to speech * PowerPoint slide show introducing topic
Use multiple strategies to engage and motivate students	Visual Strategies  * Simple colorful posters & photos & illustrations * Videos * Large print text (poems) * Pre-selected websites*  * Observation of insects in  different stages in the classroom	Auditory/Expressive Strategies * Class discussions * Class brainstorming * Asking & answering questions * Describing
		Tactile/Kinesthetic Strategies * Observing larvae, pupae and adult beetle stages * Holding/touching other insect larvae and adults (mealworms, waxworms, silkworms) * Role-playing
Students demonstrate learning through multiple performance and product formats.	Writing or Drawing  * * Illustrate life cycle stages (in a circle or as timeline) * Make a written list * Contribute to group poem in diamante format  * Include insect in a creative writing piece	Making * Create a model with classroom materials * Create illustration using computer software
	Telling * Tell about the topic * Tell about each stage in order	Doing  * Pretend you are a ladybug stage of lifecycle and demonstrate understanding in your performance * Use Kidspiration Life Cycle (interactive) with talking interface

 

In addition, UDL calls for three goals to consider in designing lessons:
 

Mrs. McGowan’s Grade 1 Ladybug Study:   UDL Goals Recognition Goals: these focus on specific content that ask a student to identify who, what, where, and when.  To support multiple recognition pathways, students can select      * Images or text depicting ladybug life cycle stages      * Graphic organizer created in Kidspiration.      * 4 square organizer written by student Strategic Goals: these focus on a specific process or medium that asks a student to learn how to do something using problem solving and critical thinking skills.  To support multiple strategic pathways, students can: *  Listen to (text to speech) or read directions for Kidspiration ladybug activities. *  Choose to read on screen or print activity results. Affective Goals: these focus on a particular value or emotional outcome. Do students enjoy, and appreciate learning about the topic? Does it connect to prior knowledge and experience?  To support multiple affective pathways, students: * Have real-life personal experience with ladybugs *  Have direct experience with live insect larva and ladybugs *  Choose activities that are varied and fun to engage in (whole-class, individual, partners or small groups).

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