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Notes for teachers

Notes

This is the second part of the 5E worm exploration lesson series. Creating the digital video to share student findings represents the ELABORATION component. Student evaluations of their own presentations represents the EVALUATION component.

Link to Part 1

List of Materials

Devices with internet access for accessing Flipgrid
Projector or screen for demonstration
Sample worm or pictures of worms for demonstration purposes
Observation journals or notebooks for recording research notes
Alternatives to flipgrid: Mirror, Gravity, Padlet, Screencastify Submit, and Vimeo + FigJam

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Science Standards

Life Science:

1.L2U1.8 Construct an explanation describing how organisms obtain resources from the environment including materials that are used again by other organisms.
1.L2U2.7 Develop and use models about how living things use resources to grow and survive; design and evaluate habitats for organisms using earth materials.

Earth Science:

1.E1U1.5 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the properties of Earth materials and investigate how humans use natural resources in everyday life.

Technology Standards

Standard 1. Empowered Learner - Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.
Standard 3. Knowledge Constructor - Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts, and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.
Standard 5. Computational Thinker - Students develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions.
Standard 6. Creative Communicator - Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals.

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ELA Standard

Arizona English Language Arts Standards (1st Grade):

Standard: 1.SL.C.1:

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
Alignment: This standard emphasizes the ability to engage in collaborative conversations, which is essential for oral presentations. While it doesn't explicitly mention formal presentations, it encompasses skills such as speaking clearly, listening actively, and presenting ideas effectively in group settings, which are fundamental to oral presentations.

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Day One Objective(s):

Students will become familiar with Flipgrid as a digital tool for creating short videos to share ideas and learning.
Students will understand the purpose of Flipgrid and its features, including recording, adding stickers, and responding to others.
Students will demonstrate their ability to create a sample Flipgrid video, focusing on a simple question about worms, how to investigate it, and what might be learned.
Students will practice speaking clearly and concisely, using visuals or props if available, to effectively communicate their ideas in a short video format.

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Day Two Objective(s):

Students will collaboratively decide on an investigative question about worms to explore in their Flipgrid video.
Students will plan and execute their Flipgrid video, highlighting their investigative question, research process, and findings about worms within a 60-second time frame.
Students will demonstrate effective collaboration within their small groups, ensuring all members play an active role in the video creation process.
Students will share their Flipgrid videos with the class, providing an opportunity for peer feedback and reflection on their learning and communication skills.

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Agenda (at a glance)

Day 1:

Introduction to FlipGrid (30 mins)

Introduction to FlipGrid

(5 mins)

Sample Video Creation

(10 mins)

Student Practice Time

(15 mins)

Day 2:

FlipGrid Video Creation and Presentation (40 mins)

Introduce Worm Video Requirements

(5 mins)

Video Planning

(10 mins)

Video Creation

(15 mins)

Video Presentations and Peer Feedback

(10 mins)

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Day 1 Agenda

Introduction to FlipGrid (total 30 mins)

Introduction to FlipGrid (5 mins)

Sample Video Creation (10 mins)

Student Practice Time (15 mins)

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Day 2 Agenda

FlipGrid Video Creation and Presentation (total 40 mins)

Introduce Worm FlipGrid Requirements (5 mins)

Video Planning (10 mins)

Video Creation (15 mins)

Video Presentation and Peer Feedback (10 mins)

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Intro/Driving Question/Opening

How can we use technology to investigate and share our learning about worms?

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Day One: Introduction to FlipGrid (30 mins)

Objective: Students will become familiar with Flipgrid as a digital tool for creating short videos to share ideas and learning.

Procedure:

Introduction to Flipgrid (10 minutes):

Gather students and introduce Flipgrid as a tool for creating short videos to share their ideas and learning.
Demonstrate how to access Flipgrid and create a video response.
Show students the features of Flipgrid, such as recording, adding stickers, and responding to others.

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Day One Continued…

2. Sample Video Creation (10 minutes):

Create a sample Flipgrid video as a class, focusing on a simple question about worms, how to investigate it, and what might be learned.
Model speaking clearly and concisely, using visuals or props if available.
Encourage students to ask questions and suggest improvements.

3. Practice Time (10 minutes):

Allow students to explore Flipgrid on their own devices or shared devices.
Encourage them to practice recording short videos about simple topics, such as their favorite animal or hobby.

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Day Two: FlipGrid Video Creation and Presentation (40 mins)

Objective: Students will use Flipgrid to create 60-second videos highlighting their questions, research process, and findings.

Procedure:

Review and Group Assignment (5 minutes):

Remind students of their small group assignments from the previous day's research activity.
Gather students into their assigned groups.

Video Creation Planning (10 minutes):

Within their groups, students discuss and refine their investigative question about worms.
Encourage students to revisit their research findings and decide how to best showcase their question, investigation process, and discoveries in their Flipgrid video.

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Day Two Continued…

3. Video Creation (15 mins):

In their assigned groups, students collaborate to create their 60-second Flipgrid video.
Each group member plays an active role in the video creation process, contributing ideas and information based on their research findings and personal insights.
Emphasize the importance of clear communication and cooperation among group members.

4. Video Presentation and Peer Feedback (10 minutes):

After completing their Flipgrid videos, each group shares their video with the class.
Encourage students to actively listen and provide constructive feedback to their peers.
Facilitate a brief discussion after each video presentation, allowing students to reflect on their own learning and the insights shared by their classmates.

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Assessment Ideas (Based on the 5 Es)

Elaboration

Flipgrid Presentation: Students will create a short (60-second) Flipgrid presentation to share their research findings with their classmates. In the presentation, students will showcase their worm specimen, explain the part of the worm they investigated, and share key information they learned from their research.

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Assessment Ideas (Based on the 5 Es)

Evaluation

Rubric for Flipgrid Presentations: Teachers will use a rubric to evaluate students' Flipgrid presentations, assessing the clarity and accuracy of their explanations, the effectiveness of their use of visuals, and their overall understanding of worm anatomy and biology. The rubric will provide specific criteria for each level of performance, allowing for a more comprehensive evaluation of student learning.

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Differentiation

Provide sentence starters or graphic organizers to help students organize their thoughts and ideas for their Flipgrid video.
Assign roles within the group, such as researcher, speaker, and recorder, to ensure that each student has a specific task to focus on during the video creation process.

Remediation

Extension/Enrichment

Offer opportunities for advanced students to collaborate with older students or experts in the field of biology to gather additional insights and information about worms.
Challenge advanced students to incorporate multimedia elements, such as videos, animations, or music, into their Flipgrid videos to make them more engaging and informative.