Thursday, October 7, 2010

Grade 5 Science Internet Activity

Title of Activity – Electrical Currents
Reference Section
·    Science Kids. (NA). Circuits and Conductors. Retrieved Oct. 7, 2010 from, http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/circuitsconductors.html
·    NeoK12. (2010). Conductors and Insulators. Retrieved Oct. 7, 2010 from, http://www.neok12.com/quiz/ELECTR03  
Grade Level: Grade 5
Subject: Science
Brief Description of Activity
Students will navigate to http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/circuitsconductors.html and follow the directions to make different circuits.  Students will see which materials act as insulators and which act as conductors.  When students have completed that activity they will then navigate to http://www.neok12.com/quiz/ELECTR03 and do the matching activity about insulators and conductors.
General Learning Outcomes
·    Demonstrate safe methods for the study of magnetism and electricity, identify methods for measurement and control, and apply techniques for evaluating magnetic and electrical properties of materials.
Specific Learning Outcomes
·    Demonstrate that a continuous loop of conducting material is needed for an uninterrupted flow of current  in a circuit.
·    Distinguish electrical conductors—materials that allow electricity to flow through them— from insulators—materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them.

ICT Outcomes

·         C.6.1.3   use technology to support and present conclusions
·         C.7.1.4   make predictions based on organized information
·         F.3.1.1   demonstrate courtesy and follow classroom procedures when making   appropriate use of computer technologies

Rationale for Computer Integration

A couple computer activities have been incorporated into this lesson to provide students with another way to learn the material.  These activities are great for visual learners because it is so interactive.  By working individually at the computers students could work at their own pace.  It is also possible for students to work in pairs and pool their knowledge while working through these activities.

1 comment:

  1. Kayla! Great blog and I love the fun, bright colors you have added. Makes me feel cheerful!!

    As for your assignment 4, I was really impressed. I initially clicked on the first link - Fun Science Games for Kids - and I was amazed at the number of cool, fun and interactive games there are in a variety of science areas, levels and interests. Next, I saved the link to my bookmarks for future use as an educator! So thank you!

    Secondly, I really liked that you had two links - one being an interactive games engaging and enticing your students to be curious and interested in the topic AND the other being more of a quiz or assessment for afterward allowing the students to test there knowledge and understanding of the concepts individually.

    However, one issue I found with your assignment was that the second link did not actually work. When I clicked on it, it said "Invalid Quiz Code" and "Failed to load the quiz game". I gathered however your idea and I thought it was great. I suppose no matter how great a site is we can never be absolutely sure that it will always work like in Curriculum and Instruction today with the School of rock clip that had been removed based on copyright infringement policies.

    Anyhow, overall great lesson plan idea and thank you for just a great science link I can use for the future!

    -Kyra Noelle

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