Lesson Plan
MATH Lesson Plan
Grade Level:
4th
Activity Name: Space and Math
Learning Domain
Classroom, Internet, Field trips
Children should know history of the space program and its impact on science, math, history, politics and technology.
Education Standards Addressed
Combination of history, civics and math
(Specify skills/information that will be learned.)
Teach about math in terms of things like speed, rotation speed, circumference, and so forth.
Materials Needed:
Books
Pencils
(Specific skill / concept being taught in lesson)
Applying math to space-related concepts
Vocabulary:
Units of measurement, dimensions and speeds. Examples would include diameter, perimeter, speed, velocity and so forth. Nothing too complicated…just the basics.
Other Resources:
(e.g. Web, books, etc.)
Procedure/s: (List of steps in lesson delivery) Include as applicable and in order of delivery:
Examine and Talk, Demonstrate, Model, Plan, Guide, Record, Describe, Explore, Acquire, Practice, etc.
Explains terms and concepts in terms of numbers and measurement and how they apply to real life. For example, compare speed of car or runner to speed of Shuttle. How long the Shuttle is as compared to common objects like cars and such would be helpful
Evaluation/Summary:
Quiz
Test
Interaction
Remediation:
Remedial Activities
Follow up with weaker students as needed -- encourage those that thrive
Extension:
Enrichment Activities
Same ones mentioned in the other two parts of this matrix.
Additional Notes:
SCIENCE Lesson Plan
Grade Level:
4th
Subject:
Space
Prepared By:
Activity Name:
The used book will discuss Earth as a planet, the atmosphere, the stars, other planets/galaxies and space travel
Learning Domain
Classroom and some potential outside work
Overview & Purpose
The students will learn about one major part of science and indeed something that affects us every day in the form of solar flares, the tides and asteroids.
Education Standards Addressed
An understanding of space, time and the history of our planet
And larger universe.
Objectives:
(Specify skills/information that will be learned.)
Learn about scientific research and theory
Learn about history of space program
Learn about history of science
Materials Needed:
Book "What's Out There"
Content:
(Specific skill / concept being taught in lesson)
Summary of planets, atmosphere, etc.
Exice kids about science
Vocabulary:
Terms like "planet," "atmosphere" and so forth so as to assist student in identifying things they have already seen but just didn't know the name for.
Other Resources:
(e.g. Web, books, etc.)
Procedure/s: (List of steps in lesson delivery) Include as applicable and in order of delivery:
Examine and Talk,...
Students will be asked questions on the spot to elicit their feelings about what they liked or were interested in to make sure they're reading the material
Evaluation/Summary:
A light quiz to make sure that the Material is being paid attention to And that students are engaged.
Remediation:
Remedial Activities
Students that struggle will be given remedial attention during or after class. Those with a high interested can be pointed to similar books.
Extension:
Enrichment Activities
Field trip to space museum or planetarium if one is nearby.
Additional Notes:
SOCIAL STUDIES Lesson Plan
Grade Level:
4th
Subject:
Space & Politics
Prepared By:
Activity Name: Science and Social Studies
Learning Domain
Classroom with or without television/movies
Overview & Purpose
Add historical context to the science and accomplishments of space programs.
Education Standards Addressed
If your state has early learning standards, please identify and list the standards that this lesson addresses
Objectives:
(Specify skills/information that will be learned.)
Talk about the history and political context of the space program both back then and now (Kennedy, etc.)
Materials Needed:
Book
Content:
(Specific skill / concept being taught in lesson)
Overall history of the program, the shortcomings (e.g. The Challenger), and what has come from investment in program including technology and scientific discoveries
Vocabulary:
Politican names, positions, terms and Jargon.
Political terms, historical terms, names of famous figures such as astronauts and politicians. What they did then and since.
Other Resources:
(e.g. Web, books, etc.)
Web, Videos, etc.
Procedure/s: (List of steps in lesson delivery) Include as applicable and in order of delivery:
Examine and Talk, Demonstrate, Model, Plan, Guide, Record, Describe, Explore, Acquire, Practice, etc.
Cover the rough history of the program, the names involved and so forth. Watch videos and apply the learning to real-world situations.
Evaluation/Summary:
On the spot
Pop quizzes
And tests.
Remediation:
Remedial Activities
Just as before, given more attention to those that struggle and encourage whose with a high interest
Extension:
Enrichment Activities
Trips to local, state or national poltical events and structures so as to apply to real life.
Additional Notes:
Reflection
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