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Technology Integration and Curriculum


It is important for people to understand disabilities and that compassion is needed to be taught, not assumed. A very good way is to have the general education students learn how to walk in another person's shoes doing different activities. People have a tendency to avoid those who make us feel uncomfortable and do not know how to act around someone with a disability. This unit will provide the opportunity for students to discover what it is like to have a disability in physical education class.
 * Overview **

**Logistics**

 * Unit Title: Disability awareness
 * Grade Level: 6
 * Subject: Physical Education, Technology,
 * Duration: 5 days

"What challenges would you face if one or more of your physical faculties were compromised in physical education?"
 * Goals**
 * Problem: **

•**Technology Standard**: Maryland Standard 5.0 – Technology for Information Use and Management: Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information. A. Locate, Evaluate, and Gather Information 1. Select and use information resources available through technology a) Select relevant information from appropriate technology resources b) Select and read to gain information from electronic personal interest materials, such as brochures, books, magazines, cookbooks, and websites c) Apply evaluation strategies when using electronic resources (such as publication/copyright date, fact vs. fiction, source, credibility, ease of use)

•**Content Standard**: Physical Education Standard 6.0 Social Psychological Principles Students will demonstrate the ability to use skills essential for developing self-efficacy, fostering a sense of community, and working effectively with others in physical activity settings. D. Compassion and Inclusiveness 1. Evaluate effective inclusiveness skills in physical activity settings. a. Organize different activities from a variety of cultures as a means for developing inclusiveness in classroom settings. b. Investigate challenges that people with varying abilities face when participating in physical activity.

•**Creativity and Innovation**
 * NETS for Students **
 * Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: ||
 * A) apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. ||
 * B) create original works as a means of personal or group expression ||


 * •Communication and Collaboration**
 * Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: ||
 * A) interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. ||
 * B) communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. ||
 * C) Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures ||


 * •Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making**
 * Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: ||
 * A) identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. ||
 * B) plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. ||
 * C) use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions ||

What kinds of devices/equipment could have helped you participate at a higher level?
 * Questions **

What were some of the challenges you encountered?

What were your thoughts when you could not complete an activity?

•**Prerequisite Skills:** Communication skills, computer skills, knowledge of different disabilities, physical education activities/games, writing skills, demonstrate knowledge of internet research, PowerPoint, movie maker, flip camera usage

•**Objectives:** The students will be able to develop an action plan including descriptions of different disabilities, awareness activities, and the challenges people face with a disability in physical education class. The final outcome will be a PowerPoint presentation including research on a disability, awareness activity, and how it made them feel. By the end of the unit, the students will be able to identify different disabilities, understand what it feels like to have your physical faculties compromised, and demonstrate empathy.