Active Learning: Entry Level

K-4 Lesson

Rocks!

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Grade Level: 3

Classroom Configuration

Whole group instruction, using a projector and teacher computer

Arizona State Content Standards

Science:

• Strand 6: Earth and Space Science
  • Concept 1: Properties of Earth Materials
    • PO 2: Describe different types of rocks and how they are formed metamorphic, igneous, sedimentary

Arizona Common Core Standards: ELA

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

3.W.8

Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.

Arizona Educational Technology Standards (2009)

• Strand 3: Research and Information Literacy
  • Concept 2: Processing
    • PO 4: Organize information into major topics and create a list of ideas

Objective

• Students will organize information about rocks from a digital source into major topics using a graphic organizer

Procedure

• Teacher starts a mindmap with three headings: Metamorphic, Igneous, and Sedimentary, to prepare students for gathering information from a video on these topics.
• Students copy graphic organizer on their individual whiteboards.
• Students watch the video: http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=E8C767A2-D298-403B-A215-CE78538A8469&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

or

http://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/typesofrocks/preview.weml

• Using their whiteboards with the graphic organizer, students take notes on the various types of rocks.
• Students note simple citation information for video segment on rocks. After video, students use “pairs check” to compare notes in pairs, verifying completeness of information. Teacher/students conduct discussion about each type of rock and the formation of each, comparing and contrasting each.

Materials

• Individual whiteboards for graphic organizer, markers
• Projector/Speaker setup
• Internet connection
• Teacher computer
• Graphic organizer web tool, such as Bubbl.us (bubbl.us), Popplet (popplet.com)

or Exploratree (exploratree.org.uk) or software application such as Kidspiration.

 

Assessment

• Teacher observes through discussion.
• Teacher assesses the graphic organizer for completeness.
• Students use Venn diagram to compare/contrast two of the types of rocks.

Alternative Assessment

• Teacher can download the Blackline Masters from the Discovery Education Video Series linked above, and use the pre/post test as well as other materials.

Technology Integration Matrix

Active

• Entry: K-4 | 9-12
• Adoption: K-4 | 5-8
• Adaptation: K-4 | 5-8
• Infusion: K-4 | 5-8
• Transformation: 5-8 | 9-12

Collaborative

• Entry: K-4 | 9-12
• Adoption: K-4 | 5-8
• Adaptation: K-4 | 9-12
• Infusion: K-4 | 9-12
• Transformation: K-4 | 5-8

Constructive

• Entry: K-4 | 5-8
• Adoption: K-4 | 5-8
• Adaptation: 5-8 | 9-12
• Infusion: K-4 | 9-12
• Transformation: K-4 | 9-12

Authentic

• Entry: K-4 | 5-8
• Adoption: K-4 | 9-12
• Adaptation: K-4 | 5-8
• Infusion: K-4 | 9-12
• Transformation: 5-8 | 9-12

Goal Directed

• Entry: K-4 | 5-8
• Adoption: K-4 | 5-8
• Adaptation: K-4 | 9-12
• Infusion: 5-8 | 9-12
• Transformation: K-4 | 9-12