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    The lesson teaches students about space exploration through the story of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. Students will create their own representations of space, listen to the story, and then write their own space adventure stories. The lesson connects to curriculum topics like language and story, individual experiences, and curiosity about the world. It provides opportunities for students to engage with a story, make personal connections, and express their ideas through art and writing.

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    The lesson teaches students about space exploration through the story of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. Students will create their own representations of space, listen to the story, and then write their own space adventure stories. The lesson connects to curriculum topics like language and story, individual experiences, and curiosity about the world. It provides opportunities for students to engage with a story, make personal connections, and express their ideas through art and writing.

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    The lesson teaches students about space exploration through the story of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. Students will create their own representations of space, listen to the story, and then write their own space adventure stories. The lesson connects to curriculum topics like language and story, individual experiences, and curiosity about the world. It provides opportunities for students to engage with a story, make personal connections, and express their ideas through art and writing.

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    Lesson Title:

    Name:

    The Darkest Dark

    Lesson #
    Subject:

    Kinnon Smith

    ELA/Science

    Date:

    X
    Grade(s):

    1/2

    Rationale:
    This lesson teaches about how fears are not as bad as they seem, how to overcome them, and how to follow your dreams. It has
    an inspirational component, but it also talks about Space and the first Canadian Astronaut, Chris Hadfield. It also talks about the
    first moon landing, and how watching it made Chris Hadfield want to become an astronaut. The Darkest Dark is a real, unique
    story that is inspiring to read. This lesson also opens the door to teaching about space in a science context, or a historical context,
    the first Canadian astronaut or the moon landing.
    Curriculum Connections:
    Curricular Competency:
    Big Ideas:
    - Language & story can be a source of creativity and joy this story shares Chris Hadfield origin story. The pre-reading activity will
    also allow the students to be creative and later they can write a story based on their handmade images.
    - Everyone has an unique story to share The students can share their stories with each other and with the teacher at the end of
    the activity.
    - Curiosity & wonder lead us to new discoveries about ourselves & the world around us This story can ignite curiosity about space
    and the world.
    Content:
    - Story/text, metacognition strategies (in pre-reading activity), and vocabulary associated with text (ex: astronaut, spaceship,
    gravity, moon).
    Core Competency:
    - Comprehend & Connect: students will actively listen to the story, and design their own space. The post-reading activity will have
    students write their own space adventure or if stuck, they can write about their dreams.
    Learning Intentions
    Students will be able too:
    Engage as listeners, viewers, & writers.
    Use personal experience to connect.
    Recognize text structure & elements.
    Express personal responses.
    I can be a good audience
    member/listener
    I can connect personal experiences
    with a story

    Activity
    Pre-reading: students will design their
    own space (art project).
    During reading: actively engage with story
    & questions.
    Post reading: write about their dreams or
    space adventure.

    Assessment
    Attentive, focused, answers to prompts.
    Completes each level of activity in a
    timely manner.
    Completed booklet with picture and story.

    Prerequisite Concepts and Skill:


    Word and letter formation, ability to write in sentences/story pattern, ability to responds to verbal/auditory cues.
    Materials and Resources with References/Sources:
    For Teacher

    For Students

    The Darkest Dark, Chris Hadfield


    Flag specific vocabulary and good imagery in book
    A list of space related words that students can use in their
    stories (if needed).

    8 x 11 black paper.
    Fluorescent paint/crayons for visibility on black paper.
    Journal notebook.
    Pens/pencils.

    Differentiated Instruction (DI):


    - Teacher moves around the room, may suggest/encourage words/writing tips
    - Moves around to ensure all questions are asked & answered regarding activities
    - Have fiddle toys available for active students to engage with during story time.
    Organizational/Management Strategies:
    -Have supplies away from children until instruction given out
    -Have prepared supplies easily accessible for effective distribution
    -Ensure circle formation for story time.

    Possible Aboriginal Connections / First Peoples Principles of Learning


    - Learning is embedded in memory, history, and story could mention how First Nations members tell stories to continue on
    their history through time.
    - Learning requires exploration of ones identity students have to explore themselves to write a story about their space
    adventure.
    I understand that these are not necessarily connections. I think one of the best ways to Aboriginal Connections is to show how
    they are in almost everything that is done in school. Circle time, oral story telling, sustainability, and so much more can be
    connected to Aboriginal lessons.
    Lesson Activities:

    Teacher Activities
    Introduction (hook/motivation/lesson overview)
    - Ask students if they know what space looks like
    - For pre-reading activity, students will be designing
    what they think outer space looks like. ACTIVITY.
    - Show cover of book, and explain that we are going
    to hear about the First Canadian Astronaut.
    Body
    (lesson flow/ management)
    - Before you get started, ask students what an
    astronaut is.
    - Start reading, stop at Chris & Albert on the moon.
    Ask students if they included a moon in their space
    - Read to One T.V. on island, ask students to reflect
    on only having one T.V. for all of Nanaimo (what it
    would be like).
    - Read until next page; ask students what they think
    gravity is.
    - Read until last page. Ask students who that man is.
    Check they understand that the little boy grew up to
    be the big man (inference skills).
    - Ask students what space related words they
    learned from the lesson.
    Create a list of words that they give you so they
    can draw upon that list when they are writing.
    Closure (connections within lesson or between
    lessons, sharing successes, summaries)
    - Post reading: Instruct students to write out their
    story in space, remind them to look at their picture or
    word list if they are lost for ideas.
    - Draw parallels between students story and Chris
    Hadfield.
    - Before students are able to hand in their work, ask
    them to tell you the 3-2-1
    3 things they learned from the lesson, 2 things they
    still have questions about, and 1 thing they would like
    to teacher to know.
    - Finish with quote: The dark is for dreams, and the
    morning is for making them come true Chris
    Hadfield.

    Reflections: (over)

    Student Activities

    Pacing

    Students will answer or question the idea in head

    3 mins

    Students will complete pre-reading activity

    15 mins

    Students answer
    3 mins
    Students answer. They may show their own picture
    of space.
    Students critically reflect on the availability of T.V.
    Answer and share.
    Students analyze and answer.

    15 mins

    Students answer and share.


    Students answer and share.

    Students will journal in their books about their space


    adventure
    20 mins
    Students will listen and share if they want to do.
    Students will synthesize their learning into the 321
    activities.

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