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Technology Infused Lesson Plan
Title: Trees
Subjects: Science
Learning Level: Kindergarten
Abstract:
Comparing and contrasting different types of trees and leaves in their environment
using descriptive and comparative words and by manipulating materials to show
comparing and classifying skills. Students will use a variety of media to create
trees.
Objectives/Outcomes:
- Students will begin to build sorting and classifying skills that allow
them to make comparisons, exploring real materials using existing and new
vocabulary
to describe similarities and differences.
- Students will begin to hear and share different points of view and ideas.
- Students will develop sorting and classifying skills, which are essential
to learning that will take place in the future.
- Students will interact cooperatively with peers.
Tasks:
- Students take digital pictures of trees in neighborhood.
- Students discuss parts of trees.
- Students discuss uses of tree products.
- Students identify parts of tree.
- Students classify leaves similarities and differences.
- Students create a tree picture using painting software.
- Students log on, open software, use tools and color options, and log off
independently.
- Students demonstrate understanding of shapes and differences of trees by
drawing and coloring with crayons or markers.
- Students create a web using digital pictures of trees using Inspiration
software.
Situations:
Kindergarteners in Barbie Westerberg's class at Chester Park School spent one
hour, two days per week, for four weeks to complete this unit.
Interactions:
- Students take digital pictures of trees in neighborhood in small groups
led by adult volunteers.
- Students discuss parts of trees with teacher in large group.
- Students discuss uses of tree products with teacher in large group.
- Students individually identify parts of tree verbally with adult volunteers
who write input on pictures.
- Students classify leaf similarities and differences verbally with teacher
in a large group.
- Students create a tree picture using painting software with direction from
teacher and assistance from other adult volunteers.
- Students log on, open software, use tools and color options, and log off
independently in computer lab with direction from teacher and assistance
from
other adult volunteers.
- Students demonstrate understanding of shapes and differences of trees by
drawing and coloring with crayons or markers in a large group directed by
teacher.
- Students create a web on Inspiration software using the digital pictures
taken by students at Hartley Nature Center and outside campus.
Tools:
- Digital Cameras
- Floppy disks
- Paper
- Markers or crayons
- Classroom
- Books
- Paint software
- Inspiration software
- Computer lab
- Color printer
URLs:
Assessment:
- Pre- and post-test
- Verbal assessment similarities and differences
- Verbal listing of what they know about trees
- Drawing
- Digital picture
- Paint software picture
- Creation of web
Projects:
This unit is a stepping stone for a unit on plants in the spring.
Standards: (Minnesota Graduation Standards and ISTE)
Minnesota Graduation Standards for Direct Science Experience
A student shall demonstrate knowledge of basic science concepts of physical
science, life science, and earth and space science through direct experience,
including understanding of:
- concepts related to everyday life through characteristic properties of objects, patterns and how they repeat, and cycles
- how the basic needs of organisms are met;
Technology Foundation Standards for Students
1. Basic operations and concepts
- Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation
of technology systems.
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
- Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information,
and software.
- Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support
lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
3.
Technology productivity tools
- Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity,
and promote creativity.
- Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced
models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
4. Technology communications tools
- Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information
and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
5. Technology research tools
- Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
Author(s): Barbie Westerberg, Terrie Shannon, Lorri Mitchell,
Breean Anderson, Cindy Miller, Kathy Dugdale.
Submitted by: KinderBytes Collaboratory, Arrowhead "Preparing Tomorrow's
Teachers to Use Technology" Project, Dept. of Education, University of
Minnesota Duluth.
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