Transcript Unit Plan Presentation - Marshall University Personal Web Pages

Elicia Barr
Analyze Learners
• Designed for a fourth grade
science class.
• The ages range from eight to
ten.
• Students will need previously
learned computer skills
including how to use the
internet.
WV Content and State
Objectives
• SC.4.2.3 support statements with
facts found through research in
reference books, science-related
magazines, multimedia and the
Internet.
• SC.4.3.2 use models as
representations of real things.
• SC.4.3.3 observe that changes
occur gradually, repetitively, or
randomly within the environment
and question causes of changes.
WV Content and State
Objectives (cont.)
• SC.4.4.28 investigate the cause and
effects of volcanoes, earthquakes and
landslides.
• SC.4.2.4 use scientific instruments and
everyday materials to investigate the
natural world (e.g., hand lens, telescope,
thermometer, balances, magnets, tuning
forks, bulbs and batteries, graduated
cylinders, calculators, computers).
• RLA.4.1.10 determine a purpose for
reading across the curriculum.
Select Methods, Media and
Materials
Websites:
• Earthquakes. In depth information regarding
earthquakes.
• Help the Hawaiians! Web Quest for evaluation.
• Magic School Bus. Volcano maze.
• Quake, Rattle, and Roll! Web Quest for evaluation.
• Tsunamis and Earthquakes. Information regarding
the formation of tsunamis.
• Understanding Earthquakes. Earthquake
earthquakes occur.
• Volcanoes. How volcanoes work and volcanoes
around the world.
Select Methods, Media, and
Materials
•
•
•
•
•
Worksheet on fault lines
Construction paper
Diagram
KWL chart
Newspaper and Magazine
articles on tsunamis
Utilize Media and Materials
• Day 1:
• Introduce topic of volcanoes, tsunamis,
and earthquakes with class discussion.
• Start Know and Want to Know portion of
KWL chart.
• Day 2:
• Discussion on types of fault lines.
• Color and discuss Fault line worksheet.
• Visit Understanding Earthquakes
website. Look at earthquake locations.
Utilize Media and Materials
• Day 3:
• In groups, do research on Earthquakes
website. Find out why they occur, how
they happen, and how they change the
earth.
• Fill in Learned section of KWL chart.
• Day 4:
• Discussion on how earthquakes and
volcanoes are related.
• In groups, research volcanoes at
Volcanoes website.
Utilize Media and Materials
• Day 5:
• Discuss diagram of a volcano and the
parts of volcanoes.
• Play game Magic School Bus website.
• Fill in KWL chart.
• Day 6:
• Discuss tsunamis.
• In groups, research recent tsunami
using search engines online,
newspapers, and magazine articles.
Utilize Media and Materials
• Day 7:
• Visit Tsunamis and Earthquakes
website.
• Find out how earthquakes cause
tsunamis.
• Finish KWL chart.
Require Learner Participation
• KWL Chart
• Interactive Activities
• Group Work
Evaluate and Revise
• Web Quest 1: Quake, Rattle, and
Roll.
• Web Quest 2: Help the
Hawaiians!
• Research assignments
• Participation