Lesson Seed - December 2010 SLM SC Final Accepted by the MD State Bd. Of Ed.

26 October 2010


Grade Level
1
Topic/Lesson Title: Planet Research
Date: 7/14/2014
Time Frame: 4 days Materials Required: Computer Lab, databases, graphic organizers,
pencils, crayons, planet books, document camera, projector, chart
paper.
State Curriculum Content Standard
5.Share findings/conclusions: Students will be able to follow an inquiry process to share
findings/conclusions in an appropriate format to support written, oral, and multimedia info products and
evaluate the product and the processes in an ethical manner.
Indicators
5.A. Share Findings/Conclusions

Objectives
5.A.1. Use a variety of formats to prepare the findings/conclusions of the informatino need for sharing.
5.A.1.d. With guidance, use technology to present findings/conclusions in a variety of formats.(K,1)
Common Core Connections- Mathematics
-Use appropriate tools strategically
Common Core Connections- Reading/ELA
-Use technology and digital media strategically
and capably
MD Technology Literacy Standards
5.0 Technology for Information Use and Management: Use technology to locate, evaluate,
gather, and organize information.
Procedures/Activities: Day 1: Students will be placed in pairs for later research. Students will
listen to the informational text Planets in their classroom to help build background knowledge
of the 8 planets in our solar system. Students will listen and learn a song about the eight planets
from youtube to help them select a planet to research. After the song, we will make a class chart
of the planets and the order that they are from the sun. Each student will then pick a planet to
research with their partner. They will begin filling in the first several sections of the graphic
organizers as shown by Mrs. Bennett on the document camera. Day 2: Students will sit in groups
based on what planets they are researching. Each of the 4 teachers (2 classroom& 2 media) will
sit with a group and read the book with them about their specific planet. The students will then

Lesson Seed - December 2010 SLM SC Final Accepted by the MD State Bd. Of Ed. 26 October 2010


fill in the remaining information on the graphic organizer. They will also use Pebble Go database
to find any missing information that was not covered in the text. Day 3: They students will learn
to access Powerpoint, add their name and the planet to the title slide and change their design.
They will also add a second slide for their information and save their work to the designated
folder. Day 4: Students will add information from their graphic organizers to their information
slide. They will also add a picture from clip art. At the end of class everyone will get to present
their Powerpoint.
Differentiation
Tiered assignments Contracts Provide audio/video/digital access
Flexible grouping Adapt the skill level Cubing
Varying questions Adapt the number of items Other:
Independent projects Adapt materials
Choice Increase personal assistance
HOQ
Evaluation/Follow-Up
Collect and grade Portfolio
Check of completion Constructed response
In-class check Quiz
Rubric Test
Checklist Presentation
Peer/self-assessment Informal Assessment
Journal/learning log Exit slip
Observation Other: