Lesson Plan #1: Changing of the Seasons
Objectives
Standards
2.E.2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the daily and seasonal weather patterns
2.E.2A. Weather is the combination of sunlight, wind, precipitation (rain, sleet, snow, and hail), and temperature in a particular region at a particular time. Scientists measure and record these conditions to describe the weather and to identify patterns over time. Weather scientists (meteorologists) forecast severe weather so that communities can prepare for and respond to these events
2.E.2A.2 Analyze local weather data to predict daily and seasonal patterns over
ISTE-T 1.C. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes
Rationale
This activity was chosen as a way to end a science chapter on the changing of seasons. I decided to have students work in a group so they can learn how to work collaboratively while using technology. After our whole group activity takes place, students are broken up into groups to work on their webquest via their Google Chromebooks. Students have the opportunity to research their topic through a multitude of websites. The culminating project has students creating a Powerpoint presentation using Google Slides so they can all work virtually together.
Summary of Significance
This lesson was effective because students had to opportunity to work collaboratively and solve their problems together. As a teacher, I think that this shows my ability to incorporate technology in the classroom by finding ways for students to begin their webquest independently by doing their research and then coming together at the end to make their Powerpoint presentation.
- Students will be able to explain what it means for the season to change.
- Students will be able to describe the effects on plants and animals when the weather and season change.
Standards
2.E.2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the daily and seasonal weather patterns
2.E.2A. Weather is the combination of sunlight, wind, precipitation (rain, sleet, snow, and hail), and temperature in a particular region at a particular time. Scientists measure and record these conditions to describe the weather and to identify patterns over time. Weather scientists (meteorologists) forecast severe weather so that communities can prepare for and respond to these events
2.E.2A.2 Analyze local weather data to predict daily and seasonal patterns over
ISTE-T 1.C. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes
Rationale
This activity was chosen as a way to end a science chapter on the changing of seasons. I decided to have students work in a group so they can learn how to work collaboratively while using technology. After our whole group activity takes place, students are broken up into groups to work on their webquest via their Google Chromebooks. Students have the opportunity to research their topic through a multitude of websites. The culminating project has students creating a Powerpoint presentation using Google Slides so they can all work virtually together.
Summary of Significance
This lesson was effective because students had to opportunity to work collaboratively and solve their problems together. As a teacher, I think that this shows my ability to incorporate technology in the classroom by finding ways for students to begin their webquest independently by doing their research and then coming together at the end to make their Powerpoint presentation.