Ed508-5e-Lesson-Plan-Fifth Grade
Ed508-5e-Lesson-Plan-Fifth Grade
Ed508-5e-Lesson-Plan-Fifth Grade
Standards (State Alabama Standard SCI 5.13 – Analyze data and represent with graphs to
and ISTE reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day
Standards for and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky
Students) (e.g. shadows and the position and motion of Earth with respect to the sun,
visibility of select stars only in particular months). This lesson specifically
addressed the star part of this standard.
ISTE Standards
3.a – plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information
and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits
6.b – create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital
resources into new creations
7.c – contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and
responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.
Objectives I can analyze data and represent with graphs to reveal patterns in the
seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky. I can work with a team
of my peers to research a given topic and create a creative presentation to
demonstrate knowledge.
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Differentiation Since all activities will be group-based, skills of different group members
Strategies (How should allow all students to participate to the best of their abilities.
will the lesson
address the
various learning
styles of the
students and the
needs of those
with special
needs?)
The 5 Es
E Description
Engagement Begin lesson with overview to access previous knowledge. Use globe for
demonstration when needed.
- What are stars? Which one is closest to Earth?
- What causes night and day on Earth?
- What causes seasons on Earth?
Engagement Notice involvement of students during discussion and make sure to direct
Assessment questions to particular students, ask for raised hands to answer, also ask for
raised hands to vote for answers to questions.
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E Description
Explanation Refer to debrief questions and answers and guide discussions to address the
following:
- Constellations that are visible all year are clustered around the North Star –
Polaris and are called Northern Circumpolar Constellations. (Do you think you
would see the same constellations if you were in South America?)
- Why was it important back in ancient times to be able to recognize the arrival
of a Spring season constellation? (To know when to plant crops)
For further demonstration use the teacher computer and smart board to go to
Sky & Telescope’s interactive star chart:
https://skyandtelescope.org/interactive-sky-chart/
- Enter zip code and date and demonstrate how to use the app to look at the
constellations that should be visible in our night sky. Ask why they may not be
able to actually see them: light pollution, too low on the horizon.
- Change latitude setting to South to show the difference in the view of the stars
from the southern hemisphere
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E Description
Elaboration Direct students to work in their groups to research the constellation they were
given earlier and to create a Google slide presentation that includes a title page
and 1-2 slides with at least 2 pictures, and information such as the following.
Give students the option of using Google search or this website to find
information: https://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations
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References
Bybee, R.W. et al. (1989). Science and technology education for the elementary years:
Frameworks for curriculum and instruction. Washington, D.C.: The National
Center for Improving Instruction.
National Research Council. (1999). Inquiry and the national science education
standards: A guide for teaching and learning. Washington, D.C.: National
Academy Press.
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