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Material:
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NASA RESOURCE DRIVEN INSTRUCTION: CHANGING TEMPERATURES
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| Submitted by: |
Troy Tenhet on Mar 07, 2005 |
| Date Last Modified: |
Jul 05, 2005 |
| Title: |
Language Arts and Science with NASA: The Changing Temperatures |
| Description: |
This lesson finds kids writing narratives about temperature. Keep it simple! Working together with the Internet as a resource. Working on a task with focus is another concept here. |
| Type of Task: |
Student-centered,
Supplemental activity,
Team
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| Time Required |
2-5 days |
| Topics: |
Science, Language Arts, and Technology |
| Course: |
1st Grade |
| Audience: |
Grade School
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| Categories: |
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| Prerequisites Skills: |
Reading can help. Ability to work with others and follow directions. Some familiarity with Internet a plus. |
| Learning Objectives: |
1. Students will know that weather changes daily.
2. Students will write a narrative.
3. Students will create a bar graph. |
| Technical Notes: |
LCD PROJECTOR AND LIVE INTERNET A MUST |
| Text of Learning Exercise: |
Grade Level: First Grade
Lesson Title: Changing Temperatures
Objectives: 1. Students will know that weather changes daily.
2. Students will write a narrative.
3. Students will create a bar graph.
CDE Science: Earth Sciences 3b: Students know that the weather changes from
day to day but that trends in temperature or of rain (or snow) tend to be
predictable during a season. Investigation and Experimentation 4c: Record
observations on a bar graph.
CDE Language Arts: Writing: Organization and Focus 1.1: Select a focus when
writing. 1.2: Use descriptive words when writing.
NETS: #5: Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members,
and others when using technology in the classroom. #6: Demonstrate positive
social and ethical behaviors when using technology. #7: Practice responsible use
of technology systems and software.
Website: http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/ozone/graphing.html
Anticipatory Set: Students will visit the site at
http://www.eurekalert.org
/pub_releases/2004-05/njio-uci052104.php
Critical Teacher Tasks: 1. Facilitate discussion. 2. Instruct as a writing
project. 3. Assess as needed to drive instruction. 4. Monitor the use of the
Internet. 5. Create a bar graph.
Critical Student Tasks: 1. Actively question the instructor. 2. Use the
Internet in a responsible manner. 3. Write down observations in science journal.
4. Work collaboratively with peers. 5. Create bar graph.
Assessment: Informal as needed with observations by teacher during class time.
Formal with the effort and achievement rubric.
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| Additional Information URL: |
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php |
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