Earth in Space Lesson Plan

Engage

The Engage session activates students’ prior knowledge of the patterns that occur on Earth. In this session students use their digital Notebooks to create a pattern and then watch an animated video that gets them thinking about the topic. Students also participate in a teacher-led discussion about patterns. To complete the session, students collaborate with peers offline and continue to unpack their prior knowledge.

Explore

The Explore session promotes interest in and curiosity about patterns. In this session students create their own patterns. Students also participate in a teacher-led discussion that encourages them to wonder about the different patterns and cycles they experience every day. To complete the session, students work collaboratively offline and further explore the patterns observed on Earth.

Explain

The Explain session mixes animation with real-life video clips to provide a clear and concise description of the patterns and cycles that happen on Earth. Students are also encouraged to express their understanding in their own words as they participate in teacher-led discussions. To complete the session, students participate in an offline activity that allows them to demonstrate mastery of the content.

Lunar Tune

This Elaborate session promotes the use of formal definitions and explanations in a format not traditionally used in science instruction. In this session students view an animated literature piece and use their digital Notebook to record their ideas. Students also participate in a teacher-led discussion that emphasizes the science content of the literature. To complete the session, students participate in offline activities that reinforce the connection between science, literature, and the arts.

Ready For Freddy?

This Elaborate session allows students to practice and apply new terminology related to the module content. In this session students participate in activities that focus on vocabulary and content understanding. To complete the session, students work independently or with peers to complete an offline activity.

SillyBulls

This Elaborate session allows students to practice and apply new terminology related to the patterns and cycles observed on Earth. In this session students participate in activities that focus on the content vocabulary addressed throughout the module. To complete the session, students work independently, or with peers, to complete an offline activity that reinforces literacy skills.

Alphabetize

This Elaborate session allows students to practice and apply new terminology related to the patterns and cycles observed on Earth. In this session students participate in activities that focus on the content vocabulary addressed throughout the module. To complete the session, students work independently, or with peers, to complete an offline activity that reinforces literacy skills.

Take a Note

This Elaborate session allows students to apply what they have learned to new situations. In this session students participate in a selection of activities that focus on science process skills and content understanding. To complete the session, students work independently or with peers to complete an offline activity that reinforces science process skills.

Does Not Belong

This Elaborate session allows students to practice and apply new terminology related to the patterns and cycles observed on Earth. In this session students participate in activities that focus on the content vocabulary addressed throughout the module. To complete the session, students work independently, or with peers, to complete an offline activity that reinforces literacy skills.

Cycles

This Elaborate session allows students to apply what they have learned to new situations. In this session students participate in a selection of activities that focus on science process skills and content understanding. To complete the session, students work independently or with peers to complete an offline activity that reinforces science process skills.

Evaluate

The Evaluate session reviews and assesses student knowledge of the content covered in the module. In this session students participate in a teacher-led review of all concepts covered. Then, students complete an online assessment to measure their progress toward learning goals. Offline evaluations are available and can be used as needed.