Title III Learning Experience
Learning Context | Procedure | Instructional/Environmental Modifications | Time Required | Resources | Assessment Plan | Student Work | Reflection
LE Title: Buying Auto Insurance Author: Ann Norton
Grade Level: 9-12 School : Brasher Falls Central School
Topic/Subject Area: Introduction to Occupations School Address: P.O. Box 307, Brasher Falls, NY 13613
Email: nortona@larries.neric.org
School Phone/Fax: (315)-389-5131(phone) (315)-389-5245(fax)
LEARNING CONTEXT
Purpose or Focus of Experience
The purpose of this experience is for students to expand on their understanding of the question: “Why is insurance an important investment in my future?”
CONNECTION TO STANDARDS
Standard 3b—Career Majors—Students who choose a career major will acquire the career-specific technical knowledge/skills necessary to progress toward gainful employment, career advancement, and success in postsecondary programs.
Key Idea—Resource Management
Performance Indicator—Students identify, organize, plan and allocate resources (e.g., financial, material/facilities, human, time) in demonstrating the ability to manage their lives as learners, contributing family members, globally competitive workers, and self-sufficient individuals. (Sample task—list and explain various personal and business needs related to banking, investments, and insurance—e.g., personal checkbook, mutual funds, and life insurance)
District Benchmarks—Demonstrates comprehension at a variety of levels through the use of effective listening and reading skills—is able to locate specific information in a written text.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
The essential question is: How can I use this WebQuest to understand what auto insurance coverage is important and necessary in my life?
CONTENT KNOWLEDGE: DECLARATIVE, PROCEDURAL
Declarative Knowledge:
Students will understand the key terms involved in auto insurance.
Students will understand the requirements for auto insurance in New York State.
Students will recognize differences between the requirements in our state with that of another state of their choice.
Procedural Knowledge:
Students will define terms related to auto insurance.
Students will use computers and the Internet to find requirements for auto insurance.
Students will compare the different requirements from one state to another.
Students will create a chart that lists requirements in NYS and one other state of their choice.
PROCEDURE
(Chronologically ordered description of all teacher & student activities and interactions.)
1. Task—students will create a chart listing requirements for insurance coverage in New York State. They will list those required and one extra that would be “nice” to have. They will choose another state (maybe one where they have a relative) and list requirements for that state. Compare and contrast these two lists. They will also locate and define basic insurance vocabulary terms.
2. Launch—Using collaborative pairs, students will access the webquest. The webquest is found on our school computer network. The webquest will be the launch activity.
3. Students will use the webquest to locate definitions related to auto insurance. Students will use the following website: http://www.insure.com/auto/coverage.html. This link is found by clicking on the proper webquest location.
4. The definitions will be placed on sheets that are linked to the webquest.
5. Read through all 5 steps on the webpage before continuing.
6. Click on the link provided on the webquest and fill in the worksheet. When finished you will have background knowledge you need to proceed.
7. Using COMPARE/CONTRAST graphic organizer, students will identify auto insurance requirements in NYS and then those requirements of a state of their choice.
8. Extending and Refining—Using the comparison chart, students will draw conclusions about the use of auto insurance.
9. Concluding note to students: Now that you have completed this activity, you have basic knowledge of auto insurance. Please continue to keep up with changes in auto insurance. Would you ever drive without it? Credits & References--A special thanks goes out to all my students for their ability to try “something new” in my classes this year. You’ve been great!!!
INSTRUCTIONAL/ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS
Consultant teachers are used in the classroom to assist all students when needed. Special Education teachers all have access to computers and have a working knowledge and are able to support students. Those students that are in need of extra attention will receive it as the teacher circulates around the room. Students also help each other in a small group setting.
TIME REQUIRED
Two 45-minute class periods.
RESOURCES
WebQuest files from the school network.
The Internet.
Printer.
Two worksheets as shown below:
Worksheet #1
Click on the link to the auto insurance website. Go through all 5 steps. Find the definitions to the terms or answers to the questions listed below. You will need this information if you wish to fully understanding the ending task.
Terms necessary to “hunt” for in the webquest:
1. liability
2. What does 20/40/15 mean? Explain.
3. Write a logical one of your own and explain it’s meaning.
4. PIP
5. UM/UIM
6. Deductible
7. Collision
8. Comprehensive coverage
9. Premium
10. What is the correlation between deductible and premium? Why do you think this is so?
11. Property damage
12. MedPay
Worksheet #2
Compare and contrast New York State requirements for auto insurance with those of a state of your choice. Use the following chart to complete your work:
New York State Your chosen state:
Explain from your reading, why you think these two are different.
ASSESSMENT PLAN
(Include samples of rubrics, checklists, etc.)
Evaluation: Assessment Checklist
Dimensions of Learning 4 points each 3 points each 2 points each 1 point each
Identified items on the first worksheet Completed all items on the sheet and showed original or creative thinking. Completed 8-12 of the questions to a satisfactory level. Completed half of the questions. Did not complete the worksheet.
Identified Characteristics Selected characteristics that encompass all items of auto insurance Selected 3 characteristics and listed each Selected 2 characteristics and listed each. Did not attempt to complete the assignment.
Identifies the similarities and differences Accurately assesses all the similarities and differences and provided extra information. Accurately assessed the major similarities and differences among the identified characteristics. Makes some errors in identifying similarities and differences among characteristics Makes many errors when identifying similarities and differences.
TOTAL POINTS
This project counts the equivalent of a homework/class work grade.
REFLECTION
Students enjoyed learning about auto insurance from this webquest. They like the up-to-date information off the Internet and being able to go from a worksheet to the Internet and back and forth.
If you are interested in more information or a complete copy of the webquest and supporting material, please feel free to contact me at the email address listed on the cover page.
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