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Science Programs in El

Earth Spinning

I enjoyed this class and let me just say first I thought Vickie did a great job of teaching us information that we will need in our future.
 
I have learned that science needs to be integrated into daily activities, to many teachers neglect it and it is a crucial part of our world today that needs to be learned.
 
I have also learned how to teach a science lesson. I had never taught science until the class which was a great experience for me and hopefully to the children.
 
I have learned about activities and options I can go to to teach science. I have learned that it doesnt have to be about the book, but about experiences and knowledge.
 
 

2 Week Unit on How Things Move

 

Grade Level:

Kindergarten

Subject:

Science

Date:

12/2/08

Teacher: Sarah Briggs

 

 

Objective:

·         Students know that the motion of an object can be changed by a push or pull

·         Students know the names of objects that roll, slide, or fly.

·         Students understand that different things move at different speeds.

·         Students know that vibrations caused by sound waves can be felt

·         Classifying objects that are and are not attracted to a magnet

·         Demonstrate ways objects move

·         Students know the main idea or essential message from a read-aloud story or informational piece

 

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Education Standards Addressed:

 

Strand I-Content of Science, Standard I (Physical Science) Understand the structure and properties of matter, the characteristics of energy, and the interactions between matter and energy.

Benchmark 3.1, 2- Observe that things move in many different ways (e.g., straight line, vibration, circular).  Know that the position and motion of an object (direction or speed) are changed by pushing or pulling it

Strand I- Language Arts, Standard I (Reading and Listening for Comprehension) Students will apply strategies and skills to comprehend information that is read, heard, and viewed

Benchmark 1.2, 5- Demonstrate sense of story (e.g., beginning, middle, end, characters, details). Follow simple oral instructions.

 

 

Materials/ Resources:

Pencils, crayons, paper, flip chart, worksheets, books and objects (preferably toys), drums, coffee cans with lids, magnets, metal objects and paper plates.

Focus

Prior Knowledge:  Give students different objects from the classroom and have them make their object move. Take a position walk (walk around the class or school) and have student’s list objects and where they are placed. Show pictures of animals and things that make sound and that move. Give students pennies and ask them to hold them up when they see metal objects.

 

Prerequisite Skills: 

Drawing Skills, playing with toys, being able to discuss content learned, observing visuals, following directions, listening, and the words, move and sound.

Practice/Assess

Guided Practice: 

Look at pictures and read information in flip charts, books and discuss information. Play music, experiment with magnets and objects. Discuss the motions spinning and flying as well.

Assessment: 

Worksheets, observations, drawings, dictated stories, rubrics, and questions with answers.

Closure

Wrap Up:

 Play a version of Simon Says where you give students directions on how to move, when to move, etc. Switch the leader around if students understand the game.

Independent Practice:

Drawing and coloring. Experimenting with magnets and objects. Worksheets and playing instruments