unit plan - lesson 2 - using measurement tools

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Lena Zammataro UNIT PLAN: THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS… LESSON PLAN: USING MEASUREMENT TOOLS (2) CURRICULUM DIMESNSIONS: GRADE LEVEL: 2nd grade TIME FRAME: Approximately 40-50 minutes CONTENT: Using a Thermometer PRODUCT: Science Journal page Data table Drawings PROCESS: Ask the question, “Do you think it would be a great day to go swimming?” Thermometer experiment Ranking temperatures from warmest to coldest RESEARCH: Old Devil Wind by Bill Martin Jr. and Barry Root The Girl Who Loved the Wind by Jane Yolen and Ed Young

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Page 1: Unit Plan - Lesson 2 - Using measurement tools

Lena Zammataro

UNIT PLAN: THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS…

LESSON PLAN: USING MEASUREMENT TOOLS

(2)

CURRICULUM DIMESNSIONS:

GRADE LEVEL:

2nd grade

TIME FRAME:

Approximately 40-50 minutes

CONTENT:

Using a Thermometer

PRODUCT:

Science Journal page

Data table

Drawings

PROCESS:

Ask the question, “Do you think it would be a great day to go swimming?” Thermometer experiment Ranking temperatures from warmest to coldest

RESEARCH:

Old Devil Wind by Bill Martin Jr. and Barry Root

The Girl Who Loved the Wind by Jane Yolen and Ed Young

NEW JERSEY CORE CURRCICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS:

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STANDARD 3.2 (WRITING)

(A) 1. Generate ideas for writing: hearing stories, recalling experiences, brainstorming, and

drawing.

(C ) 1. Use correct end point punctuation.

2. Apply basic rules of capitalization.

6. Write legibly to meet district standards.

STANDARD 3.3 (SPEAKING)

(A) 2. Begin to stay focused on a topic of discussion.

3. Offer personal opinions related to topics of discussion.

4. Wait their turn to speak.

STANDARD 5.8 (EARTH SCIENCE)

(A) 3. Describe current weather conditions and recognize how those conditions affect our daily

lives.

(B) 4. Describe daily and seasonal changes and patterns in the weather.

STANDARD 9.2 (CONSUMER, FAMILY, & LIFE SKILLS)

(C) 5. Work cooperatively with others to accomplish a task.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE(S):

The students will be able to list the temperatures on the thermometer

The students will be able to infer what the temperature might be based on the surroundings

The students will be able to collect data for their experiment

The students will be able to compare their results

INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITES

THE TEACHER WILL:

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MOTIVATE BY…

Telling a story about the weather outside over the weekend:

- “I woke up on Saturday morning and felt like doing something exciting! I ate my breakfast and thought about what I could do. I started to get frustrated as I couldn’t come up with anything. Just as I was about to lose hope... BAM! I had the perfect idea! What a perfect day for swimming! I looked at the thermometer outside and it said 42 degrees…”

- “Do you think it would be a great day to go swimming?”

INTRODUCE/REVIEW/EXTEND CONTENT BY…

The teacher will have the students discuss what they have learned about temperature in the previous lesson. The teacher will then ask the students to complete the science journal page in which they must identify the temperature on the thermometer and draw a picture beside it with the appropriate attire.

INTRODUCE/REVIEW/EXTEND PROCESS BY…

The teacher will explain to the students that temperature can vary depending on the environment. The students will then be given the materials and instructions necessary for the thermometer experiment. The students will be spread out amongst the classroom and broken up into groups of four. After the materials have been distributed, students will be asked to complete the prediction sheet in their science journals. The students will be given the temperatures of soil, water and air out of sunlight. Once this is completed, the lights will be asked to record the temperatures of soil, air and water in sunlight. The students will list their results on the data table.

INTRODUCE/REVIEW/EXTEND PRODUCT BY…

The students will be asked to come to the front of the room and report their findings. The results presented should mirror the group activity. The results will be discussed and explored in depth.

EXPLAIN/LIST ASSESSMENT CRITERIA BY… (all students)

Participation during the lesson through discussion

Ability to draw pictures that reflect the temperature in the science journal

Observing the thermometers in the sunlight

Completing an assessment checklist

CLOSE THE LESSON BY…

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The teacher will review why the temperatures in each setting were different. The students will then be asked to rank the temperatures in both the science journal page and the experiment from warmest to coolest.

MATERIALS:

Science Journal page

Data Table page

Prediction page

1 cup of soil (for each group)

1 cup of water (for each group)

1 cup (for each student)

3 thermometers (for each group)

clock

DIFFERENTIATION:

Visual:

- Physical demonstration of activity

- Drawing encouraged during Science Journal page

- They will have the opportunity to see how an actual thermometer is used.

Auditory:

- The directions and results of the activity will be discussed verbally

Tactile:

- Students will have a opportunity to touch and read real thermometers

Naturalistic:

- Students will be interacting with earth elements such as air, soil and water

Kinesthetic:

- Movement is built into group activity and activity and presentation of results

More-abled learner:

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- Pair the student with the less abled learner

- Allow the student to record temperatures in different areas of the school

Less-abled learner:

- Have the more abled learner work one on one with the students

- Relate temperature to their own personal experiences through inquiry

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:

Have the students draw investigate different temperatures in other regions of the United States. Students will be asked to report back on how they are similar or different than ours.