Learning Exercise
Language Arts and Science with NASA: 4th Grade Erosion Lesson
This is a lesson tied to the CDE standards for grade four. It teaches the concept of erosion. It includes questioning and then the typing of results using any word processor.
Course: 4th Grade Multiple Subjects
- Material:
- NASA RESOURCE DRIVEN INSTRUCTION: SOIL SCIENCE EDUCATION
- Date last modified:
- December 15, 2008
- Created by:
- Dr. Troy Tenhet
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Exercise
Grade Level: Fourth Grade
Lesson Title: Erosion
Objectives: 1. Student will discuss different causes of erosion. 2. Student will
know the definition of erosion. 3. Student will conduct research. 4. Student
will type results.
CDE Science: Earth Sciences 5c: Students know moving water erodes landforms,
reshaping the land by taking it away from some places and depositing it as
pebbles, sand, silt, and mud in other places (weathering, transport, and
deposition).
CDE Language Arts: Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text
2.2: Use appropriate strategies when reading for different purposes (e.g., full
comprehension, location of information, personal enjoyment). 2.7: Follow
multiple-step instructions in a basic technical manual (e.g., how to use
computer commands or video games).
NETS: #1: Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including
adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively. #5: Use technology
tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras,
scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and
publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and
outside the classroom.
Website: http://plantandsoil.unl.edu/croptechnology2005/UserFiles/Image/siteImages/GullyErosionPasture-NRCS-LG.jpg
Anticipatory Set: Students will visit site at
http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/lidar/AGU_fall98/
Critical Teacher Tasks: 1. Facilitate discussion. 2. Instruct as a research
activity. 3. Assess as needed to drive instruction. 4. Monitor the use of the
Internet. 5. Use the KWL chart. 6. This is not a tech presentation activity. 7.
Final results will be judged for final assessment. 8. Don?t forget the tech
presentation skills (Word and Internet).
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. Partner read for fluency. 6. Create notes (for
results) and follow through with added research. 7. Type and revise findings in
Word. 8. Present findings.
Assessment: Informal as needed with observations by teacher during class time.
Formal with the effort and achievement rubric. Also check for understanding
during activity. Final results will be judged. Copyright 2004 Troy Tenhet Jr.
Lesson Title: Erosion
Objectives: 1. Student will discuss different causes of erosion. 2. Student will
know the definition of erosion. 3. Student will conduct research. 4. Student
will type results.
CDE Science: Earth Sciences 5c: Students know moving water erodes landforms,
reshaping the land by taking it away from some places and depositing it as
pebbles, sand, silt, and mud in other places (weathering, transport, and
deposition).
CDE Language Arts: Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text
2.2: Use appropriate strategies when reading for different purposes (e.g., full
comprehension, location of information, personal enjoyment). 2.7: Follow
multiple-step instructions in a basic technical manual (e.g., how to use
computer commands or video games).
NETS: #1: Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including
adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively. #5: Use technology
tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras,
scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and
publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and
outside the classroom.
Website: http://plantandsoil.unl.edu/croptechnology2005/UserFiles/Image/siteImages/GullyErosionPasture-NRCS-LG.jpg
Anticipatory Set: Students will visit site at
http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/lidar/AGU_fall98/
Critical Teacher Tasks: 1. Facilitate discussion. 2. Instruct as a research
activity. 3. Assess as needed to drive instruction. 4. Monitor the use of the
Internet. 5. Use the KWL chart. 6. This is not a tech presentation activity. 7.
Final results will be judged for final assessment. 8. Don?t forget the tech
presentation skills (Word and Internet).
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. Partner read for fluency. 6. Create notes (for
results) and follow through with added research. 7. Type and revise findings in
Word. 8. Present findings.
Assessment: Informal as needed with observations by teacher during class time.
Formal with the effort and achievement rubric. Also check for understanding
during activity. Final results will be judged. Copyright 2004 Troy Tenhet Jr.
Additional Information: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php