West Irondequoit Central School District

Technology Rich Lesson Plan

Name:

Jean Walsh

Grade(s)

4

Information about the Lesson 

Title:

Geology Powerpoint Presentation

Brief Description:

presentation covers a broad overview of what a geologist sees and does; why they are important

and how they help in various areas,

i.e. bridge construction

Subject(s) 
integration: ELA: listening skills, note taking skills, summarizing, content discussion

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

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

Three to four 45-minute sessions

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

Science: Rocks/Minerals Unit: Properties of earth materials

Changes in the earth and sky

Understanding importance of geologists and their responsibilities

Objectives:
(measurable specific activities conducted by students)

· Students will complete notes as they observe and listen to the power point presentation

· Students will discuss information learned from the presentation

· Students will choose one slide to write an extended explanation about and add to a class power point

presentation

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

· Power point presentation (CD) with script

· Computer access to T.V.

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

· Paper/pencils

· Computer access with Power Point software

Procedures:

Background:

· What is a geologist?

· What might a geologist do?

· Why is it important to have geologists working with governments, builders?

· Provide students with an overview of project; including explanation of objectives

Process:

· Have students view power point presentation while listening to script;

students should note taking as presentation is being given

· Allow for discussion/questions as presentation is viewed

· Upon completion of presentation, allow students to discuss notes and slides in groups.

Students should add to their notes, if needed, during this time. You may want to allow students time to spend one

class period researching the slide topic at the computer lab.

· Have students identify the most interesting slide to them and write a description of this slide for the class

power point. (Teacher may want to assign slides--this part can be done individually or in small groups.)

· Once students have completed their descriptions, they will add the text to the slide show.

Assessment:

· Note taking pages should be complete and accurate

· Paragraph(s) are to be clear, concise and accurate

· Paragraph(s) should incorporate writer’s craft

· Paragraph should follow conventions

· Completed power point presentation (class)

Useful Internet Resources:

See attached list

Other References:

Books on: rocks and minerals, fossils, the earth’s history (numerous copies for student reference use)

Attach a File:

Geology PowerPoint Program

Useful Internet Resources for Geology