Lesson+Plan

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Title of Lesson: Ordering and Exploring the Planets  || Date: 10/22/09 Timeframe of Lesson: 1-2 class periods || Author(s): Brian Kimmel || School District: Wauwatosa Campus: Underwood Elementary || Subject Area(s): Science || Grade Level(s)/Course: 5th Grade || State Standards ||||  Subject Specific: E.8.7 Describe the general structure of the solar system, galaxies, and the universe, explaining the nature of the evidence used to develop current models of the universe

// Technology Specific //// : // A.4.4 Use a computer and communications software to access and transmit information • log on and view information from preselected sites on the Internet • use the functions of a web browser to navigate and save World Wide Web sites B.4.3 Locate and access information sources • locate information from preselected Internet sites and web pages B.4.6 Interpret and use information to solve the problem or answer the question • identify new information and integrate it with prior knowledge • determine if information is relevant to the information question • select information applicable to the information question • seek additional information if needed • apply the information gathered to solve the information problem or question || Stated Objective(s) |||| The students will be able to navigate and explore the lesson, a Smart document, and gain knowledge of the order of the planets and characteristics of each planet. The students will be able to successfully complete an exit quiz related to the topics found in the lesson. || Procedures for Lesson |||| 1. I will model, explain, and guide the class, as a whole group, through the format of the lesson. 2. I will then give the students an opportunity to explore each page of the lesson individually, or in partner pairs, on their own PC. 3. The students will use and explore the internet links found on the pages for all the planets and the video links found on the pages for the inner planets. 4. As the students make you aware that they have explored every page of the lesson, pass the students a comprehension/scavenger hunt quiz to be completed while using the links and pages of the lesson. 5. The final step of the lesson is to have the students complete the drag-and-drop ordering of the planets quiz found on the last page of the lesson and show you their screens when complete. || Assessment or Evaluation |||| // I will be assessing their technological competence and fluency throughout the lesson. // // I will assess their understanding of the material by the results of their comprehension quiz and their completion of the ordering of the planets page at the end of the lesson. // || Enrichment |||| // An option for enrichment could be a cross-curricular tie-in to Language Arts. The students could pick their favorite planet and write a one page article/persuasive essay about why the planet they chose is their favorite. The students will use specific facts and findings from their lesson exploration to support their reasoning in their essay. // || Materials |||| // SmartBoard, projector, teacher computer, enough PCs for every student or partners, comprehension/scavenger hunt quiz for every student // || |||| ||
 * __ Technology Resources __**** : **// Internet connection, SmartBoard Software, Computers for every student or partner pairs //
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