Learning Exercise

Grade Level: Second Grade

Lesson Title: Gravity Basics

Objectives: 1. Students will review concepts of gravity.
2. Students will read fluently.
3. Students will navigate through websites.
4. Students will use technology responsibly.

CDE Science: Physical Sciences 1c: Students know the way to change how
something is moving is by giving it a push or a pull. The size of the change is
related to the strength, or the amount of force, of the push or pull. 1d:
Students know tools and machines are used to apply pushes and pulls (forces) to
make things move. 1e: Students know objects fall to the ground unless something
holds them up.

CDE Language Arts: Decoding and Word Recognition
1.1: Recognize and use knowledge of spelling patterns (e.g., diphthongs,
special vowel spellings) when reading. 1.6: Read aloud fluently and accurately
and with appropriate intonation and expression.

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://brp.arc.nasa.gov/Science/Y_GBL/bsc_resrch.html#grav_what

Anticipatory Set: Students will visit
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast02aug_1.htm and see a cool workout
site.

Critical Teacher Tasks: 1. Facilitate group discussion. 2. Make technology
available. 3. Encourage observations and collaboration. 4. Treat this as a
reading activity as well. 5. Monitor use of the Internet. 6. Model some sort of
weightlifting techniques.

Critical Student Tasks: 1. Ask questions. 2. Record observations in science
journal. 3. Work along side of peers. 4. Actively participate. 5. Navigate the
websites. 6. Use technology responsibly.

Assessment: Informal as needed by observations of the teacher during class.
Formal as needed per the effort and achievement rubric.
Copyright 2004 Troy Tenhet Jr.