Week 4 Elementary Methods-Science

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Phenomenon

Describe the real-life phenomenon that is the focus of this lesson. Include an image of the phenomenon.

Grade Level

Indicate the grade level that will be targeted in the lesson.

Subject Areas

Indicate which other subject areas, including science, will be targeted in the lesson.

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Content Standards

Indicate the specific content standards that will be addressed in the lesson. Include the coding and wording of the standards.

Learning Objectives

Indicate the learning objectives for the lesson that align with the standards.

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Technology

Describe the technology devices, software, and/or web-based content resources that will be incorporated into the lesson. Explain how they will be used and how they support student learning.

Resources/Materials  

Describe the materials and instructional resources needed for the teacher and students. Explain how they will support and enhance the lesson.

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Pre-Assessment/Prior Knowledge

Describe a strategy/activity you will implement to determine what prior knowledge, skills, and/or experiences related to the lesson topic students have had.

Academic Language/Vocabulary

Indicate content-specific vocabulary terms and/or language students should know or understand for the lesson. Describe how you will incorporate these terms or language into the lesson.

Engage

Describe how you will introduce the lesson to “hook” and engage students. Include 3 inquiry-based questions that will guide students to investigate the problem and collect and analyze data.

Explore

Describe what materials, situations, or activities you will provide students in order for them to explore and build their own understanding of the topic.

Explain

Describe how you will encourage students to use academic language/vocabulary to communicate and explain what they have learned so far.

Extend/Elaborate

Describe what you will have students do in order to elaborate and help them develop a deeper understanding of the topic.

Evaluate

Describe how you will evaluate students’ learning and understanding of the topic. Include an open-ended question you might ask to assess their learning and understanding.

Differentiation Strategies 

Indicate what strategies or supports you will implement or provide in order to differentiate your instruction to support diverse learners (e.g., English learners, gifted learners, students with learning disabilities).