Monday, April 6, 2015

Blog Phase One - Lesson 2!


I. Rationale
This lesson will teach the students about Acid Rain and how it impacts their environment. The students will also explore different ways they can help minimize Acid Rain in in their community.

II. Overview
Grade level:
4th
Subject: 
Physical Sciences
Topic of Study:
Acid Rain
Time Allotment:
30 minutes

Standards:
Strand 3: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
Concept 1: Changes in Environments
Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.
PO 1. Describe hot natural events and human activities have positive and negative on environments.

Objectives: 

1. Students will be able to name at least three different causes of Acid Rain.
2. Students will be able to name at least one way to help minimize Acid Rain.
3. Students will be able to list one fact about acid rain, and how it negatively impacts their community and the world around them.
 
III. Implementation
Procedure:

Teacher Procedures
Student Procedures
I will begin the lesson by having the students complete a quick write on what they already know about acid rain, what they would like to learn, and any questions they may have before the lesson.
Students will complete the quick write quietly.
I will have the students brainstorm their very own ideas of what acid rain is, and how it affects our community and environment. Think-pair-share.
Students will discuss quietly about their ideas and prepare to share them with the class in a whole groups discussion.
I will have the students volunteer and share the ideas they’ve discussed in their small groups.
Students will stand up and give a brief summary the main ideas they discussed with their partners.
As small groups are speaking, I will be writing down their unique and awesome assumptions on the white board.
Students will stand next to their ideas on the white board to engage in a group discussion about their ideas.
I will now have the students return to their desks for whole group instruction.
Students will notes about the main ideas of my discussion in their journals.
I will access the acid rain website and display it on the projection screen while instructing. I plan to use the fun images and games to help students understand what acid rain is, some different causes of acid rain, and a few ways we can help minimize it in our community.


Students will pay close attention to the website and my instruction while taking notes on their favorite topic.







I will now allow the students to navigate through the website and explore the different games and activities. I plan to walk around when students are completing these to assess their progress and answer any questions.

Students will work on their individual computers.
I will now ask the students to return to their seats and complete a 3-question quiz on acid rain. (What is acid rain, what are the causes, how can we prevent it in our community..)


Students will be allowed to work with a partner on their quiz. Each student will be responsible for turning in their own sheet of paper with their answers.




Technology Integration:
- Acid Rain Website www.epa.gov


Differentiated Instruction:
-Cognitive Delay: these students will be supported throughout the lesson by the teachers awareness of each child's strengths and weaknesses. For example, the teacher will plan to assist these students when completing the activities and working in groups.  These students may also be allowed to work in partners on the quick writes.
-Gifted: gifted students will be supported in this lesson by working on different activities and games the website has to offer. They may also choose to help students who may still be struggling with the content.
-ELL: these students will be supported throughout the lesson by the teacher providing many examples using visuals throughout the lesson. The fun and interactive website offers plenty of opportunities for students to work with the content being discussed. These students may also draw pictures and work in partners if needed when completing the quick writes.

IV. Assessment

Pre: Quick write on what the students already know about acid rain, what they would like to learn, and any questions they may have on the topic before the lesson.
During (Formative): I will assess each of the students performance and participation in their small groups, during games and activities on the website, and their individual quizzes.
Post:  will ask the students to complete a quiz. They will take this mini quiz alone, and answer questions about what acid rain is, what causes it, and how they can minimize it in their community.

IIV. Materials and Resources
1. Acid rain website and activities ready for students to access!
2. Acid Rain Word Search

1 comment:

  1. In the area of assessment, be sure to describe how you will assesses as well as what will be assessed. What are the criteria that will demonstrate that the students know and can use the content?

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