West Irondequoit Central School District

Technology Rich Lesson Plan

Name:

Michelle Dormitzer

Grade(s)

Seventh Grade

Information about the Lesson

Title:

Summer Vacation Science

Brief Description:

Students will choose one of their favorite summer activities and research the science behind it.

Subject(s)
integration

All	þ Information literacy	þ Language arts
þ Science	Arts	Mathematics
Social studies	þ Educational technology	Health
Vocational education	Foreign languages	Physical education

(time required to complete lesson, e.g. “two 45-minute sessions”)

One 42 minute lesson to research and a couple of days for the students to complete the assignment on their own time.

Goals:
(curriculum and unit related; National or State standards)

To motivate and engage students in their study of science

Objectives:
(measurable specific activities conducted by students)

Students will observe through research and inquiry how science is connected to, and can be used to explain their favorite activities.

Teacher Materials/Resources:
(specific materials the teacher must have to conduct the lesson, e.g. Romeo and Juliet (video), American flag, etc.)

None needed
or list necessary materials:

- computer lab (or wireless laptops with internet access) for student research

- printer

Student Materials/Resources:
(specific materials the students must have to complete the lesson, e.g. calculators, construction paper, finger paints, etc.)

None needed
or list necessary materials:
- computer lab for research

Procedures:

1. Students will write a paragraph that describes their favorite activity in great detail.

2. Students will write a second paragraph that links and clearly connects their favorite activity to scientific laws and concepts.

3. Students will type their paragraphs and include a picture of the activity.

Assessment:

The student’s paragraphs will be assessed against the attached rubric.

Useful Internet Resources:

http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/ http://pubs.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff.html

http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/

http://www.howstuffworks.com/index.htm

http://www.ajkids.com/