task 2-instructional partner-natural disaster unit

8/10/2019 Task 2-Instructional Partner-Natural Disaster Unit

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Understanding By Design Lesson Plan

Name: Lynn C. Doyle Subject: Gifted/Science

Stage 1Desired Outcome

Content Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.3

Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text,including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.


Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a

text relevant to agrade 4 topic or subject area.


Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs,

diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how

the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information

clearly.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2.a

Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections;

include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding

comprehension.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2.b

Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information

and examples related to the topic.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.3

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective

technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

S4CS1.Students will be aware of the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, andskepticism in science and will exhibit these traits in their own efforts to understand

how the world works.

a.Keep records of investigations and observations and do not

alter the records later.

b.Carefully distinguish observations from ideas and speculation about those observations.

c.Offer reasons for findings and consider reasons suggested by others.

d.Take responsibility for understanding the importance of being safety conscious.

S4CS5.Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly.

ISTE-NETS-S 1:Creativity & Innovation

ISTE-NETS-S 2:Communication & Collaboration

ISTE-NETS-S 3:Research & Information Fluency

ISTE-NETS-S 5:Digital Citizenship

ISTE-NETS-S 6:Technology Operations & Concepts
http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/4/3/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/4/3/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/4/4/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/4/4/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/4/7/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/4/7/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/2/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/2/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/2/a/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/2/a/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/2/b/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/2/b/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/3/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/3/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/3/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/2/b/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/2/a/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/2/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/4/7/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/4/4/http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/4/3/


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Understandings:

Big Idea:

Identifying natural disasters

Discuss natural disasters

Compare characteristics of natural

disasters

What can we do to Lend a Hand

after a natural disaster

Essential Questions:

What is a natural disaster?

Why do we need to learn about

natural disasters?

How are some events the

same/different?

Students will know. What makes an event a natural

disaster What could be dangerous about the

event What type of event is likely to

happen in our area How to protect yourself How to be prepared for a natural

disaster

Students will be able to. Identify natural disasters Identify what could be dangerous

about a natural disaster How some events are the

same/different Contribute to a group project Research a natural disaster Use web 2.0 tools

Stage 2- Assessment Evidence

Goal: Work with a partner to research a

natural disaster Create a safety/preparation tips

poster/sign Create a Lend a Hand poster/sign Create a QR Code natural disaster

scavenger hunt-3 groups 5 termseach

Compare and Contrast how naturalevents are the same and different

Take online natural disaster MCtest. Answer discussion question

Other Evidence: Use TodaysMeet for students to

activate prior knowledge andbrainstorm a list of:

natural disastersnatural disasters that are most likely tohappen in our areahow do you protect yourself if a naturaldisaster was to occur

how to be prepared if a natural disasterwas to occur

Create a presentation from theirresearch on a natural disaster

Build an emergency kit

Stage 3Learning Plan

DAY 1:

Using TodaysMeet, activate students prior knowledge and brainstorming a listof extreme natural disaster. Introduce the Fact Mission Research Project. Students will work with a partner

and use the following Web resources to conduct their research of a naturaldisaster:http://www.ready.gov/kids/know-the-factshttp://www.weatherwizkids.com/index.htm
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Students will use the Fact Mission sheet to guide them in their research

DAY 2:

Students may continue researching their natural disaster if needed. Students should begin creating a presentation on their natural disaster to

present to the class. Students may choose presentation tools: power point, prezior cube creator

DAY 3:

Students will present their natural disaster Fact Mission presentations.

DAY 4 & 5:

Students will work with a partner to work on different natural disaster

activities which include groups:Create a safety/preparation tips poster/signCreate a Lend a Handposter/sign-Focus will be on how to help after a natural

disaster has occurred


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Usinghttp://www.qrcode-monkey.com/#Create a QR Code natural disaster scavenger hunt-3 groups/5terms each

Question Answer

Compare and Contrast how natural events are the same and different

Build an emergency kit-This group will perform the Ready for Everything! Play.

They will then present the questions to their classmates and go over the answers. Theywill then build an emergency kit and present it to the class. This group will accept inputfrom their classmates on anything they may think that belongs in the kit that they feel is

missing.

DAY 6:

Each group will present their groups natural disaster activity they were responsible forfrom Days 4&5.
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DAY 7:

Students will take the online assessment Kids Hazards Quiz. They should markthe questions missed on their handout. They will answer the discussionquestion on the test.

http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/hazard/kqStart.shtml
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