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Five Senses Lesson Plans

deanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:28:07 +0000

This collection of the five senses lesson plans teaches students how to consciously use their senses to gather information about their environment. As each sense is touched upon, students will engage in sensory explorations to discover different textures, how the sense of taste and smell work together, how people who are blind and deaf use [...] Related posts:

Hearing by Seeing

deanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:24:47 +0000

Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students will identify two ways people can communicate when they have lost their sense of hearing. Concepts will be solidified as students practice using the finger alphabet derived from American Sign Language. Objective(s): Students will… Follow directions and participate in the discussion/lesson activities. Verbalize two ways people communicate when they [...] Related posts:

Listening for Sound

deanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:24:36 +0000

Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students will learn that being a “good listener” means to be an active listener. Students will have the opportunity to practice active listening through two listening exercises that will require them to think about what is being heard and to adjust accordingly. Objective(s): Students will… Follow directions and participate in [...] Related posts:

Sense of Sound

deanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:24:23 +0000

Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students will learn that sound travels to our ears by way of vibrations. Concepts will be solidified through a demonstration of what a vibration is as well as through multiple examples. Students will have the opportunity to identify objects that make sound vibrations. Objective(s): Students will… Follow directions and participate [...] Related posts:

Seeing by Touching

deanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:24:09 +0000

Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students will learn that it is possible to read even if one’s sense of sight is lost. Students will be able to identify Braille and have the opportunity to actually use the Braille alphabet to create written words. Objective(s): Students will… Follow directions and participate in the group discussion/lesson activities. [...] Related posts:

Sense of Sight

deanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:55 +0000

Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students will learn the three primary colors used in art and how those colors are combined to make other colors. Concepts will be solidified through a literary connection as well as through an exploration of color. Objective(s): Students will… Follow directions and participate in the group discussion/lesson activities. Identify the [...] Related posts:

Sense of Touch

deanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:44 +0000

Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students will learn how we rely on our sense of touch to tell us about our environment. Students will have multiple opportunities to explore different objects and to describe the texture of those objects. Objective(s): Students will… Follow directions and participate in the group discussion/lesson activities. Recognize different objects have [...] Related posts:

Senses Working Together

deanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:34 +0000

Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students will learn how the sense of smell and taste work together. Concepts will be solidified through an experiment in which students will sample a piece of food to determine if they can taste it when the sense of smell is altered. Objective(s): Students will… Follow directions and participate in [...] Related posts:

Sense of Taste

deanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:22 +0000

Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students will learn how taste buds, along with saliva, help us to taste the foods we eat. Through self-discovery, students will identify different areas of the tongue and their sensitivity to various flavors. Objective(s): Students will… Follow directions and participate in the group discussion/lesson activities. Recognize that different areas of [...] Related posts:

Sense of Smell

deanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:09 +0000

Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students will learn how we create memories of the smells in our environment. It is through those memories, that our sense of smell helps us– in times of danger, in determining what to wear as well as when we are trying to relax. Objective(s): Students will… Follow directions and participate [...] Related posts:

Introduction to the Five Senses

deanna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:22:57 +0000

Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students will be introduced to each of the five senses (smell, sight, sound, taste and touch) through the identification of the body part that controls each. Concepts will be solidified through a sensory walk in which students will use each of their five senses. Objective(s): Students will… Follow directions [...] Related posts:

Frog Activities

deanna — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:14:41 +0000

Why do frogs make so many mistakes? Because they jump to the wrong conclusions! Looking for a fun animal to study when the weather warms up? Why not consider frogs? Books About Frogs Sharing informational text and images is one of the most effective ways to teach kids about frogs. Check out our choices for [...] Related posts:

Life Cycle Wheel

deanna — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:44:02 +0000

The following activity is a great way to demonstrate the life cycle of frogs. The Life Cycle Wheel can be used to teach students a frog’s stages of development or as an ongoing assessment tool. To help students gather the information they need to complete the Wheel, provide a copy of one of the suggested [...] Related posts:

Modified Life Cycle Wheel

deanna — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:41:29 +0000

Because the Life Cycle Wheel is a multi-step project, it may be too difficult or too time-consuming for students who: have fine motor difficulty have ADHD have difficulty following multi-step directions are English Language Learners In order to modify the project, decrease the number of steps required to complete the activity. Have samples already prepared [...] Related posts:

Weather Conditions

deanna — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:25:21 +0000

Subject: Science Topic or Unit of Study: Weather Grade level: Kindergarten, First, Second Objective: Students will be able to 1. Identify 4 different weather conditions and 2. Demonstrate how those conditions effect people’s daily activities. Time Allotment: 45 minutes Materials: Book Weather Forecasting by Gail Gibbons, pictures depicting people in different types of weather–hot, cold, snowy [...] Related posts:

Graphic Organizers

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:44:15 +0000

Graphic organizers are useful tools for students at any grade level and with multiple abilities. They come in a variety of styles and are often given specific names according to the information they present (e.g. Story Map, Concept Wheel). A graphic organizer is a way to organize information pictorially. Graphic organizers aid students in arranging their [...] Related posts:

Venn Diagram Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:27:47 +0000

A Venn Diagram is a useful graphic organizational tool that compares and contrasts the characteristics of two things (people, places, ideas, etc.). Younger students and those needing visual representation benefit by using Venn diagrams. Venn diagrams consist of two curves–each one featuring specific attributes. The overlapping portion represents characteristics that are shared. Related posts: Concept [...] Related posts:

Story Web Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:21:33 +0000

This simple story web offers young students a place to organize a story. The story can be a personal one they are developing or a story that was already read. Elements of this graphic organizer include the “main idea” and space for four supporting ideas. Space is provided for students to add additional ideas to [...] Related posts:

KWL Chart Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:41:59 +0000

The KWL Chart is also known as the “Know, Want to Know, and Learned” Chart. It is a type of graphic organizer that is typically used throughout a unit of study. By asking the questions featured in this chart, students are encouraged to think critically as their background knowledge about the topic is accessed and [...] Related posts:

Fact and Opinion Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:32:37 +0000

This type of graphic organizer assists students in sorting information when considering if it is a fact or opinion. It can be used with multiple subjects. Fact and Opinion Graphic Organizer Worksheet Related posts: KWL Chart Graphic Organizer Concept Wheel Graphic Organizer Graphic Organizers Related posts:

Concept Wheel Graphic Organizer

deanna — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:16:43 +0000

A Concept Wheel is commonly use to ask questions about a topic–who, what, why, when, where and how. This graphic organizer offers space for the topic and 6 questions. It can be used with multiple genres and subjects. Concept Wheel Graphic Organizer Worksheet Related posts: KWL Chart Graphic Organizer Graphic Organizers Story Web Graphic [...] Related posts:

Life Cycle of a Frog

deanna — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:45:08 +0000

One of the best ways to teach children about frogs is to study the life cycle of how they transform from an egg to an adult frog. Teaching students about various life cycles helps them to gain an appreciation for the magnificence of life and develop a realization of how patterns in the cycle of life [...] Related posts:

Ant Songs

deanna — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:58:29 +0000

Here are a few songs about ants to assist you in your teaching of the little creatures. Related posts: Ant Activities For Kids Frog Songs Types of Poems Related posts:

What is a Cloud?

deanna — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:04:50 +0000

Lesson Title: What is a Cloud? Subject: Science Grade: Kindergarten, First, Second Topic or Unit of Study: Weather Objective: Students will be able to 1. State what clouds are made of and compare various clouds to 2. Determine that no two look the same. Time Allotment: 50 minutes-1 hour Materials: Book “It Looked Like Spilt [...] Related posts:

Mineral Identification

LPS Admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:02:01 +0000

Goal(s): This lesson will teach students how to test and identify minerals according to their physical properties. Grade level(s): 4-5 Objective(s): Students will be able to identify a mineral according to its physical characteristics. Students will be able to test a mineral for specific characteristics (color, luster, streak, texture, breakage). Students will be able to [...] Related posts:

Sedimentary Rocks Lesson Plan

LPS Admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:18:18 +0000

Goal(s): Students will develop an understanding of how sedimentary rocks are formed. Grade level(s): 4-5 Objective(s): Students will be able to identify a sedimentary rock by its visual markings (lines/layers). Students will be able to explain how sedimentary rocks are formed (through erosion and the compressing/cementing of smaller rocks and plant/animal material). Time Allotment: 1 [...] Related posts:

Weathering on Rocks

LPS Admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:17:39 +0000

Goal(s): Students will complete a variety of activities that demonstrate how weathering and erosion change the Earth’s surface. Grade level(s): 4-5 Objective(s): Students will be able to identify and explain (in at least one way) how weathering and erosion changes the Earth’s surface. Material(s): 15 rough, sandstone, limestone, or shale rocks (1 set X four [...] Related posts:

Moh’s Scale of Hardness Lesson Plan

LPS Admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:15:50 +0000

Goal(s): This lesson will teach students how to use the Moh’s Scale of Mineral Hardness to determine the hardness of various minerals. Grade level(s): 4-5 Objective(s): Students will be able to use the Moh’s Scale of Mineral Hardness to determine the hardness of various minerals. Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of what a mineral is. Standard(s): Earth, Space, [...] Related posts:

Minerals Lesson Plan

LPS Admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:12:09 +0000

Goal(s): Students will make the connection between rocks and minerals and commonly used items. Grade level(s): 4-5 Objective(s): Students will be able to state what a mineral is. Students will be able to explain at least two reasons why minerals are important to daily life. Prerequisites: Knowledge of what a rock is and what makes [...] Related posts:

Rocks and Minerals Unit Overview

LPS Admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:23:08 +0000

Rocks and Minerals Unit The overall goal of the unit is to expose students to the history of our planet and how rocks/minerals impact us present day. The sequence of lessons for this unit are as follows: Lesson 1: What is a Rock? Lesson 2: Rocks vs. Minerals Lesson 3: Mineral Identification Lesson 4: Moh’s [...] Related posts:

Living and Non-Living Things Lesson Plan

deanna — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:55:40 +0000

Subject: Science Grade: Kindergarten, First Materials: book What’s Alive? by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, small Ziploc bags with 6 pictures (of living/nonliving things) in each (1 per pair of students), Living/Nonliving Things t-chart, Living/Nonliving Things Pictures” worksheet Objective(s): Students will be able to 1) Identify a set of living things from a set of non-living things and 2) List [...] Related posts: