Name: Ashley Perez

Kindergarten

Date: February 28, 2015 Subject: Science Grade Level:

1. TEKS: Kindergarten Science 112.11 (2) (D,E), 112.11 (5)

(A), 112.11 (6) (C)
Objective:

TSW record and organize data and observations

using pictures, numbers, and words; and
communicate with others about simple descriptive
investigations.
TSW observe and record properties of objects,
including relative size and mass, such as smaller or
bigger and heavier or lighter, shape, color, and
texture.
TSW observe and describe the location of objects in

2. The Big Idea:

TSW learn about the properties of
objects that sink and float, how
to work in cooperative groups,
and how to record and report
data.

3. Assessment Evidence: TSW use a worksheet and picture cards to show their
predictions of which objects sink/float. Students will report observations to peers and
explain why they thought each object would sink/float. TSW describe the properties of each
object (light, heavy, big, small, solid)
4. Opening Hook: TTW use two oranges to demonstrate a sink or float experiment. TTW ask one
student to hold each orange and compare them in size and weight. After the student agrees that
they are the same, TTW peel one orange and ask the class if they think they will sink or float and if
they think there is a difference between the peeled and non peeled orange. TTW show a video of
sink/float experiments (interactive).

5. Instructional Strategies/ Student Activities:

Input: TTW ask How many of you have ever heard the word prediction? and What

do you think it means? TTW explain that a prediction is just like a guess as to what
the student thinks will happen. Vocabulary words to be used and explained are:
prediction, sink, float, heavy, light, record.

Modeling: TTW demonstrate how to predict and conduct the experiment in the opening
hook. TTW show students how to use their picture cards and the worksheet to record their
predictions.
Guided Practice: TTW conduct the first experiment along with the class and check

that the students are following the correct steps.

Check for Understanding: TTW ask students (1) How many of you predicted that the
(object 1, 2, 3, 4) would sink? How many thought (Object 1, 2, 3, 4) would float? (2)
How many of you were correct? (3)Why do you think (Object 1, 2, 3, 4) sank or float?
Independent Practice: The cooperative groups will conduct their experiments over a
5 to 7 minute time frame
6. Materials/ Resources: Two halo oranges, 6 rocks, 6 corks, 6 buttons, 6 sponges, 7
buckets, water, sink/float worksheets, 24 picture cards that reflect objects being used.
7. Grouping Patterns: 3 groups of 4, 2
groups of 5

8. Ending/Summary/Reflection: : So what
did we learn about predictions? Are they
always right? What did we learn about objects
that sink or float?