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Big Lesson 1- The Solar System

Caitlin Andrews

Description of Classroom:
Grade Level 4 Students- 31 total students, 16 male, 15 female Demographics- 2 ELL students, 2 IEP students who will only be partially participating in activities and continuing space learning in Resource Room

Background: This is the beginning of a unit plan on the solar system- entirely, And all of the planets (8 + Pluto, the sun and the moon) Total time: approx 4 weeks Students have some prior knowledge on the planets and the Solar System but Will learn more detailed information resulting in the creation of a Planet Brochure for Formal assessment Content Objective(s): Students will understand all the components of the solar system. Students will Be able to name and describe the planets and order. Students will work Independently work on solar system worksheets for completion, work on a KWL Chart as a whole group and write in their science journals daily. Language Objective(s): Students will read information on the Solar system, complete solar system Worksheets and write in their science journals about different things they have Learned about the components of the solar system Nevada Standards: M.D.3 (a)- The earth is the third planet from the sun in a system that includes the Moon, the sun, 8 other planets, and smaller objects, such as asteroids and comets. The sun, and average star, is the central and largest body in the solar system. Key Vocabulary: Solar system, asteroid, asteroid belt, comet, meteor, Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Moon, Neptune, planet, Pluto, Saturn, star, Sun, Uranus, Venus and any and all other necessary vocabulary words that can be pulled from reading and worksheets. Best Practices: (put an X next to those that you address in your lesson)
Preparation Adaptation of content Links to background Links to past learning Scaffolding Modeling Guided practice Independent practice Grouping Options Whole Class Small groups Partners

Strategies incorporated Integration of Processes Listening Speaking Reading Writing

Verbal scaffolds Procedural scaffolds Application Hands-on Authentic (Meaningful) Linked to objectives Promotes engagement

Independent Assessment Individual Group Written Oral

Teaching Strategies: Whole group reading, KWL chart as a class, questioning, small group or independent worksheet, science journal writing Warm Up Activity: Read Theres No Place Like Space, by Dr. Seuss to the students as a whole group. Start working on a KWL chart as a whole group. Ask students What they already know about the solar system. Probe students by asking them questions they might know about the solar system. Write responses on sticky notes And post to the correct column of the KWL chart. Lesson Sequence: Continue working on KWL chart. Ask students what they awant to learn about the solar system. Jot down responses on sticky notes and post to appropriate column on the chart. Start solar system power points for students. Students will write key words in their science journals. When done with the power point, students Will start working on the solar system worksheets in small groups or Independently. Complete the rest of the KWL chart as a whole group to sum up The lesson about the solar system. Accommodations: Individual assistance will be given to ELL and IEP students. IEP students will also be working on separate work with the Resource teacher. Additional instruction will be given to the ELL students when they dont understand. Supplementary Materials: Solar System power point Theres No Place Like Space by Dr. Seuss Solar System worksheet Science journals Review/Assessment: Informal assessment will be observed during independent work time. Science journals will be spot checked for completion. Solar System Worksheets will be graded for completion and accuracy. Reflection: I believe this will be a great introductory lesson for the solar system. Students should be eager to learn more about the planets with detailed instruction Coming in the days to follow.

Form: 005 JDC 4/22/08