Lesson+Modifications+for+Diverse+Learners

The performance task allows for multiple student roles in a diverse group. Students can work on the problem-solving aspect together or individually (reconvening with their group to reach a consensus). One student can be the recorder, one can design the poster, one can work on the letter, and another can present the findings to the class (with participation from other group members). The teacher can assign the roles of group members as needed or the students can assign group roles themselves. Students who are more visual/spatial learners can be assigned to design the poster, whereas students who are more logical/mathematical learners can work on refining the solution. Students with strong linguistic skills can plot out how best to convey the solution in the letter. Students with good presentation/interpersonal skills can be assigned to present the letter/poster to the class. Special needs students can be assigned roles that fit their strengths and advanced learners can go the extra mile on the presentation, possibly even creating a virtual representation of the debris path of the fireworks for their presentation using Geometers Sketchpad or some other graphing software.