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TEACHER: Frizell A. Benton SUBJECT: Science 5th grade DATE: March 29, 2013 LESSON TIME: 5 1 hours lessons
CONTENT STANDARD: S5CS1: Students will be aware of the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science and will exhibit these traits in their own efforts to understand how the world works. a. Keep records of investigations and observations and do not alter the records later. b. Carefully distinguish observations from ideas and speculation about those observations. c. Offer reasons for findings and consider reasons suggested by others. d. Take responsibility for understanding the importance of being safety conscious. S5CS2: Students will have the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and following scientific explanations. b. Use fractions and decimals, and translate between decimals and commonly encountered fractions halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, tenths, and hundredths (but not sixths, sevenths, and so on) in scientific calculations. c. Judge whether measurements and computations of quantities, such as length, area, volume, weight, or time, are reasonable answers to scientific problems by comparing them to typical values. S5CS3: Students will use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating objects in scientific activities. a. Choose appropriate common materials for making simple mechanical constructions and repairing things. b. Measure and mix dry and liquid materials in prescribed amounts, exercising reasonable safety. c. Use computers, cameras and recording devices for capturing information. d. Identify and practice accepted safety procedures in manipulating science materials and equipment. S5CS4: Students will use ideas of system, model,
OBJECTIVE(S): Students will be able to name the planets of the Solar System and know basic characteristics that make each one different from the other. OBJECTIVE(S): Students will be able to conduct research on one of the planets. OBJECTIVE(S): Students will be able to give a class presentation about one of the planets. OBJECTIVE(S): Students will gain practical knowledge about some of the celestial objects in the sky and be able to find/recognize them in Google Sky. OBJECTIVE(S): Students will be able to identify the physical properties (color, temperature, etc.) of the Sun and other solar bodies. OBJECTIVE(S): Students will be able to define the terms: rotate, revolve, and orbit. OBJECTIVE(S): Students will be able to graph or record information collected. OBJECTIVE(S): Students will be able to locate and identify constellations.
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HIGHEST LEVEL OF BLOOMS TAXONOMY INCLUDED IN LESSON: Students will use a critical thinking concept in a new situation and apply what was learned in and outside the classroom. LESSON INTRODUCTION (SHARE OBJECTIVES WITH STUDENTS): PRE REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE Day 1 & 2. Students will participate in a teacher led tour of the Solar Basics of Google Earth System using Google Earth/Google Sky Web 2.0 tool. After which, the and Google Sky Web students will work in groups to complete an interactive project of an 2.0 tool. assigned planet. One of our first tasks is to get to know and understand the Knowledge of planet very basic astronomy and mechanics of the Solar System. Upon completion Earth, the Moon, the of the Solar System Expedition, students will be proficient in the following Sun, eight other areas: planets. 1. Students will be able to name the planets of the Solar System and Students should know know basic characteristics that make each one different from the the planet around the other. Sun is due to the 2. Students will be able to conduct research on one of the planets. gravitational attraction 3. Students will be able to give a class presentation about one of the between the Sun and planets. the planet.
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NEW KNOWLEDGE: Assessment technique will be through: Direct observation made by teachers, to include, Evaluating the students KWL Graphic Organizer. Participation in group discussions. Solar System presentation. Accuracy in information included in assigned planet. Define the following terms: rotate, revolve, and orbit. Locate and identify the constellations.
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MEASURING STUDENT LEARNING OF OBJECTIVE (ASSESSMENT): An opening exercise will engage students to determine what they know from prior knowledge, at which point a Pre Assessment can be determined. After the conclusion of all activities and discussions, a Post Assessment will be conducted for each student to determine if learning objectives have been mastered and/or achieved. The level of proficiency will be indicated by the following: Proficient (P) In Process (IP) *Not Yet (NY) Please not, for students that are in this area, a corrective plan of action will be implemented to strengthen his/her areas of weaknesses. Students will be evaluated based on the following: 1. Students will be assessed on the accuracy of key information on their poster, creativeness and neatness of the poster and their ability to collaborate with others. 2. Participation in group discussions. 3. Can name of all planets and place them in the correct order. 4. Locate and identify constellations. 5. Identify celestial objects in the sky and be able to find/recognize them in Google Sky. 6. Students can define vocabulary words, (rotate, revolve, and orbit and use each word in a complete sentence. 7. Students will be given a multiple choice quiz based on what was learned in the group discussion and oral presentations.
MEASURING STUDENT LEARNING OF OBJECTIVE (ASSESSMENT): REMEDIATION PLAN OF ACTION 1. Students will be paired with a peer so that weaker students may be assisted by stronger students. 2. Materials will be provided to offer assistance in learning the curriculum. 3. Additional lab time will be set aside for Google Earth/ Google Sky research tutorial.
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Theres no Place Like Space by Tish Rabe Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen Our Solar System by Seymour Simon Learning About the Solar System by Bruce LaFountaine The Solar System by Howard K. Trammel Computers with Internet access and Google Earth downloaded. Laptop computer hooked up to a projector. Websites: http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/ http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/ http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html http://kids.nineplanets.org/intro.htm http://earth.google.com/ig/directory?synd=earth&pid=earth&cat=sky http://earth.google.com/intl/en/userguide/v4/tutorials/index.html www.fernbankmuseum.org Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfRiP7FDQWE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESA52j_U9NM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6TAk9vpTxc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ-qLUIj_A0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd_EIdZrvaU
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KWL Graphic Organizer Directions: Before the start of the Solar System Expedition, list details under the first two columns. After completion of the project, fill in the last column. Name: ________________________ What I Know What I Want to Know Date: ______________ What I Learned
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