Tarleton State University’s Expected Lesson Cycle
Clinical Teacher’s Name: Stormy Hendrik
Subject/ Grade: Science Second Grade
Title of the Lesson: Moon Cycle
TEKS Addressed: TEKS 112.13 (b) (8) (D) observe, describe, and record patterns of objects in the sky, including the appearance of the Moon
TEKS 113.13 (b) (7) (A) describe how weather patterns and seasonal patterns affect activities and settlement patterns
CCRS Addressed: I. Key Cognitive Skills B. Reasoning 3. Gather evidence to support arguments, findings, or lines of reasoning. b. Evaluate evidence in terms of quality and quantity
ELPS Addressed: 74.4 (c) (3) (E) share information in cooperative learning interactions
Technology Application: 126.6 (b) (3) (B) use research skills to …show more content…
Objective: Using a flipbook and a computer, the students will illustrate the moon phases and research facts about the moon and how it affects the environment with 85% accuracy.
Lesson Cycle Component Estimated Time Checks for understanding, questioning, monitoring, adjusting, Assessing
Focus:
The teacher will show a video about the moon and the phases of the moon. Mr. Lee’s Phases of the Moon Rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79M2lSVZiY4
The teacher will model and observe the students to ensure they are learning and engaged in the video. The teacher will monitor the students and watch for engagement. The teacher will ask the questions after the video is done. The questions are:
1. How long is the moon cycle?
2. Does the moon have its own light?
3. What is your favorite phase of the moon?
This will lead up to the transition into the explanation and lesson delivery of the lesson. 3 minutes The students will dance and sing along with the video. The students will be able to review the phases of the moon and facts about the moon. The students will answer the teacher’s …show more content…
The teacher will instruct the students how to complete the flipbook. The teacher will review the phases of the moon and show a poster of the phases. The teacher will review each phase by showing a picture and explain about what time in the cycle this phase happens. The poster will have the time and pictures displayed. The phases of the moon are new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. The teacher will review the important facts about the moon and why the earth needs a moon. The earth needs the moon because of the ocean’s tides. The tides are important because fish move along them as does their food. 12 minutes The students will be listening and begin working on their flipbook. They will have supplies given to them as teacher introduces topic. The students will be able to see the importance of the moon and begin to ask questions about the
Clinical Teacher’s Name: Stormy Hendrik
Subject/ Grade: Science Second Grade
Title of the Lesson: Moon Cycle
TEKS Addressed: TEKS 112.13 (b) (8) (D) observe, describe, and record patterns of objects in the sky, including the appearance of the Moon
TEKS 113.13 (b) (7) (A) describe how weather patterns and seasonal patterns affect activities and settlement patterns
CCRS Addressed: I. Key Cognitive Skills B. Reasoning 3. Gather evidence to support arguments, findings, or lines of reasoning. b. Evaluate evidence in terms of quality and quantity
ELPS Addressed: 74.4 (c) (3) (E) share information in cooperative learning interactions
Technology Application: 126.6 (b) (3) (B) use research skills to …show more content…
Objective: Using a flipbook and a computer, the students will illustrate the moon phases and research facts about the moon and how it affects the environment with 85% accuracy.
Lesson Cycle Component Estimated Time Checks for understanding, questioning, monitoring, adjusting, Assessing
Focus:
The teacher will show a video about the moon and the phases of the moon. Mr. Lee’s Phases of the Moon Rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79M2lSVZiY4
The teacher will model and observe the students to ensure they are learning and engaged in the video. The teacher will monitor the students and watch for engagement. The teacher will ask the questions after the video is done. The questions are:
1. How long is the moon cycle?
2. Does the moon have its own light?
3. What is your favorite phase of the moon?
This will lead up to the transition into the explanation and lesson delivery of the lesson. 3 minutes The students will dance and sing along with the video. The students will be able to review the phases of the moon and facts about the moon. The students will answer the teacher’s …show more content…
The teacher will instruct the students how to complete the flipbook. The teacher will review the phases of the moon and show a poster of the phases. The teacher will review each phase by showing a picture and explain about what time in the cycle this phase happens. The poster will have the time and pictures displayed. The phases of the moon are new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. The teacher will review the important facts about the moon and why the earth needs a moon. The earth needs the moon because of the ocean’s tides. The tides are important because fish move along them as does their food. 12 minutes The students will be listening and begin working on their flipbook. They will have supplies given to them as teacher introduces topic. The students will be able to see the importance of the moon and begin to ask questions about the