Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name

Samantha Eldridge, Kellie Walker, and Danielle Magoun

Authors E-mail Address

Seldri3@lsu.edu, kwalk51@lsu.edu, dmagou1@lsu.edu

Course Name(s)

4th Grade Science

Course Number(s)

n/a

Course Section(s)

n/a

Instructor(s) Name(s)

Ms. Eldridge, Ms. Walker, and Ms. Magoun

Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title

Volcano Blast!

Curriculum-Framing Questions

Goals

Content Questions

Students will learn about the history of famous volcanoes

and how they differ in size and shape.
To familiarize students with Microsoft Excel and graphing
data.
To familiarize students with Microsoft Publisher and creating
brochures.
To familiarize students with the Internet, specifically
www.wordle.net and www.quizlet.com
1. How did Mt. Vesuvius affect the community of
Pompeii around it?
2. How do the different heights of volcanoes in
Antarctica differ?
3. Can you define some key terms that would be helpful
in labeling the different parts of a volcano?

Unit Summary

This unit will cover Mathematics, History, and Language Arts with the overall topic of
volcanoes. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the functions of different technology
programs such as Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, Quizlet, and Wordle. In History,
students will learn facts about Pompeii and the history of its eruptions and effect on the
environment around it. In Mathematics, students will interpret data to create a line graph as a
representation of the different heights of volcanoes in Antarctica. In Language Arts, students
will learn important vocabulary word related to volcanoes and earth processes that can aid a
student in labeling the parts and types of a volcano. With these terms, students will create a
visual representation of the words using Wordle and review the terms and their definitions
using Quizlet.
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)
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Math
History
Language Arts
Technology
Grade Level [Click box(es) of all grade level(s) that your Unit targets]

K-2
6-8
ESL
Gifted and Talented

3-5
9-12
Resource
Other:

Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks

Math
Standard 1: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
GLE: Generate and analyze patterns (Look for patterns within the data and observe them
while creating the graph)
Standard 4: Measurement and Data
GLE: Represent and Interpret Data (Graphing a line plot from data given in Microsoft Excel)
History
Standard 3: G-1C-E1 Physical and Human Systems
GLE: Identify physical processes that change Earths surface and create physical features
suddenly or over time
Standard 4: Environment and Society G-1D-E3
GLE: Identify Natural disasters, their causes, areas prone to them, and how those disasters
affect people and the environment.
Language Arts
Standard 1: Craft and Structure
GLE: Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a
text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
Standard 2: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
GLE: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

*Objectives are listed on individual lesson plans

Procedures

Lesson 1- History of Pompeii- Kellie Walker

Lesson 2- Graphing Heights of Volcanoes (Math) - Samantha Eldridge
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Lesson 3- Volcano Vocabulary- Danielle Magoun

Approximate Time Needed

3 class periods of 30-45 minutes

Prerequisite Skills

Prior knowledge of basic computer skills and of the basic science of volcanoes.
Materials and Resources

Technology Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)

Camera
Laser Disk
Computer(s)
Printer
Digital Camera
Projection System
DVD Player
Scanner
Internet Connection
Television

VCR
Video Camera
Video Conferencing Equip.
Other:

Technology Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)

Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM

Web Page Development

Word Processing
Other:

Printed Materials

Science textbook, Packet of data for Excel activity

Supplies

Computers, Projection system, Microsoft Office, Internet Browser

Internet Resources

http://www.skimountaineer.com/ROF/VolcanicSeven.html
http://www.quizlet.com/59519632/flashcards
http://www.wordle.net
http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/8231133/Star_Spangled_Banner

Others

None

Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

Resource Student

Extend their time to complete assigned work, additional

instruction and assistance by personnel, modified
requirements as needed.

Non-Native English
Speaker

Help from classmates, programs available in their native

language, translator available to help answer questions as
needed.

Gifted Student

Additional tasks upon completion of assigned activities, further

exploration into topics learned, more challenging
requirements.

Student Assessment

*See Unit Plan Rubric on Weebly webpage

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