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CI 350 Presentation. By: Krystal Carpenter. Analyze Learners. My unit plan is for a first grade class. There are no special needs students in my class. (Gifted or otherwise). State Objectives. SC. 1. 3. 1. identify that systems are made of parts that interact with each other
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CI 350 Presentation By: Krystal Carpenter
Analyze Learners • My unit plan is for a first grade class. • There are no special needs students in my class. (Gifted or otherwise)
State Objectives • SC. 1. 3. 1. identify that systems are made of parts that interact with each other • SC. 1. 3. 2. use models as representations of real things • SC. 1. 4. 15. recognize that the sun, moon and stars appear to move • SC. 1. 4. 16. observe and discuss the importance of objects in the day and night sky • SC. 1. 6. 1. listen to and be tolerant of different viewpoints while working in collaborative groups
Select Media, Methods, and Materials • Materials Needed: • 27 Styrofoam balls of various sizes • Wire clothes hangers • Yarn • Paint and/or markers • Various pictures of different objects in the solar system.
Websites to Use • Astronomy for Kids: http://www.frontiernet.net/~kidpower/astronomy.html • Kids Astronomy Website: http://kidsastronomy.com/ • Amazing Space Website: • http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/eds/
Utilize Media and Materials: Day 1 • On the 1st day an introduction of the unit will be given. • Students will be given a better understanding of the universe. • Students will access the website: http://www.frontiernet.net/~kidpower/astronomy.html as an activity at the end of the lesson.
Utilize Media and Materials: Day 2 • Movement and motion of the objects in the solar system will be discussed. • “Living Planets” activity will be completed and discussed.
Utilize Media and Materials: Day 3 • Importance of the sun and stars to our planet will be taught • Students will begin working in groups on their assessment projects (Solar System models, Poster board)
Utilize Media and Materials: Day 4 • Review of concepts taught and group work time • Students will be able to access any website previously viewed for help with their project
Utilize Media and Materials: Day 5 • Presentation Day • Each group will be given about 5 minutes to stand up and explain their model and poster board. • Class will vote on best presentation for a special prize (bonus points/candy) and I will grade each individual presentation without regard to the classroom vote.
Require Learner Participation • Hands-on and interactive activities • Group work allows talking and movement without going off subject as much • Participation = good grade • Class voting on best presentation encourages better performance.
Evaluate and Revise • Participation is key • Creativity, participation, and correctness of information on poster board • Final Presentation will be evaluated as well