actsa Instructional Planning Grid

Dora Ramos
April 12, 2016
actsa Interns Name:_______________________________________________Date:________________
Science
1st
Subject:______________________________________________________Grade Level:_________________
1. TEKS

1.b (6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that
force, motion, and energy are related and are a part of everyday life. The student is expected to: (B) predict and describe
how a magnet can be used to push or pull an object.

Objective SW explore the force of

magnetism and its properties

2. Big Understandings -Magnets create an invisible force

-Magnetism can push or pull
-Magnets do not work on all objects

3. Assessment Evidence

Student can identify items which are attracted to a magnet

4. Opening Hook

Round table whole group:

tablecloth magical moving items on table with assistant below with magnet

5. Input

How can we make things move? Color picture of examples showing objects that are able to move
other objects. Discussion after: what causes these objects to move other objects?
Modeling
Model lab station as whole group. Divide into groups by group clock.
Model station changing with music and what is done at each station.
Guided Practice/monitoring
Perform lab with 3 stations. Stations should be centered around teacher(s) for complete student access to teacher.
Teacher ensures formative assessment and feedback as students complete station cards and check off with each other
and then teacher. One station is a computer interactive to serve as technological aspect of lesson.

Check for Understanding

Performed during formative assessment shown above. Summative assessment: coloring page color items which are attracted to a magnet. X out moving items which are not moved by a magnet.
6. Materials/Resources
Coloring sheets (2), crayons, station cards, containers, coins, water, acrylic sheet, sand,
iron filings, magnets (U, bar, disc), beans, rice, foil, wood, paper, paper clips, large bolts
7. Grouping Patterns

Mixed by ability
8. Ending, Summary/Reflection

Regroup as whole group. Reenact magical table.