 Stage 4b – Individual Lesson Plan 2 |
Lesson Plan 2 Stage of Inquiry for this lesson: Going Further Lesson number on this stage: 1 (Lesson 10 of Inquiry Unit) Aim of this lesson: To introduce the research project based on student's choice of 1 question (from 6 questions). For the students to have a clear understanding of the wiki page content and the research skills required to do this work and the time frame they will have to complete their wiki. |
Learning Area(s): Science and SOSE
Specific SACSA Learning Outcome(s):
Science
3.2 Describe various components of the solar system and the effects of these on our everyday
lives. [In] [F] [C] [KC2]
SOSE
3.5 Interprets and represents data about natural and built environments, resources, systems
and interactions, both global and local, using maps, graphs and texts. In T C KC1 KC2 KC5
Lesson Outcome:
- The students will have a rubric to follow to complete their wiki.
- The students will have chosen their topic question to research.
- Students will have determined if they are working individually, in pairs or in a group of three.
- Students will start planning the wiki layout and discuss their ideas for modelling the solar system.
Resources:
- Laptops
- SOSE books
- Final Assessment Task and Rubric handouts
- Example wiki to show - http://wikispaces.com
- IWB - notes, viewing and interacting by class
- Digital photos from excursion to Planetarium
- The Learning Federation - 'I think .... above and beyond' http://thelearningfederation.edu.au/ec/viewing/R6069/index.html
Lesson Outline
| CONNECT (5-10 minutes) |
- Star Wars music playing, photos of class excursion shown as slide show on IWB.
- Look at planetarium website.
- Discuss the Planetarium and the things the students learnt, enjoyed and remembered.
| ACTIVATE (20 minutes) |
Students will:
- Watch 'I think .... above and beyond'
- In small groups, nominate a group scribe, discuss and note ideas of 'changes to the solar system and how they would effect life on Earth'.
- Each group nominates a spokesperson to share ideas with the class.
Teacher will:
- Show/present animation for class viewing.
- Put students into groups of 4 (mixed abilities in each group).
- Observe and join each group and note participation by students.
| DEMONSTRATE (20 minutes) |
- Introduce Research project and show example wiki - http://wikispaces.com (students have learnt about wikis earlier in the year in an ICT class).
- Have the 6 possible investigation questions/topics (determined in earlier lesson) on IWB (re: planets, career, space exploration, cultures and seasons, biodynamics or agriculture, myths and legends, solar system).
- Discuss different ways of portraying a model of the solar system and what students have learnt, on their wiki.
- Students choose how they will work on their project, ie. individual, pairs, but no more than 3 in a group (must be negotiated with teacher).
- Handout final assessment sheet and rubric and glue in SOSE book.
- Students can negotiate extended research question and content.
- Extension work highlighted to class - if students want to do extra work
- question/comment on an issue of change that could effect the solar system and life on Earth.
| CONSOLIDATE (10 minutes) |
- Recap with class - information in rubric and sources of information(ie newspapers, library, internet, ICT teacher available for help and support).
- Invite any questions from students if unclear about aspects of the wiki project.
- Show on class timetable when it needs to be completed by and realistic timeline to ensure completion.
- Next 5 lessons available for work on the wiki project.
Assessment:
Observation of students during the lesson and anecdotal note taking of their participation, questions asked, level of engagement, collaboration skills etc.
Any special considerations or contingency plans:
Extension work is available for students to add to their wiki. Other students will still feel successful through participation in pairs/groups with students displaying individual strengths and capabilities.
Let students know that the teacher is available for any questions, doubts or fears about completing the wiki.
This project allows many possibilities for modelling the solar system, ICT skills, group work, creativity, research and higher order thinking.
Self-reflection:
- How well did this lesson go?
- Were the students working well in the groups?
- How would I do this lesson differently next time?
- Did the students feel confident about starting work and achieving their wiki?