Science Lesson Evaluations
Jim Hawk
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Lesson 1: All About Computers |
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Description This lesson plan is a great introduction to finding information on the internet. The plan shows students various places where information can be found. This lesson will allow the classroom teacher to integrate technology quickly and easily. |
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Components |
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| Clear Objectives |
Yes |
| Cooperation/Collaboration |
Yes |
| Hands on Component |
Yes |
| Student Centered |
No |
| Integrated Technology |
Yes |
| Developmentally Appropriate |
Yes |
| Motivating |
Yes |
| Multidisciplinary |
Yes |
| Critical thinking and Problem Solving Skills |
No |
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Lesson 2: Higher and Higher: Amazing Skyscrapers |
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Description This lesson has students create a representation of a famous skyscraper. Not only do the students recreate the structure they must know interesting facts about it as well. |
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Components |
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| Clear Objectives |
Yes |
| Cooperation/Collaboration |
Yes |
| Hands on Component |
Yes |
| Student Centered |
No |
| Integrated Technology |
Yes |
| Developmentally Appropriate |
Yes |
| Motivating |
Yes |
| Multidisciplinary |
Yes |
| Critical thinking and Problem Solving Skills |
No |
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Lesson 3: Straws and Pins: Building Out |
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Description This lesson is a great hands on activity. Students use straws and pins to construct and then test various bridge designs. This lesson allows students to see a lot of the basic physics and concepts that apply to all structures. |
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Components |
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| Clear Objectives |
Yes |
| Cooperation/Collaboration |
Yes |
| Hands on Component |
Yes |
| Student Centered |
Yes |
| Integrated Technology |
Yes |
| Developmentally Appropriate |
Yes |
| Multidisciplinary |
No |
| Motivating |
Yes |
| Critical thinking and Problem Solving Skills |
Yes |
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Lesson 4: Understanding Sound |
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Description This is a fourth or fifth grade lesson on sound waves. The lesson is not near as student centered as it should be (the teacher does the experiments as the students watch). The experiments are good and could be done by the students, making this an excellent activity. |
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Components |
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| Clear Objectives |
Yes |
| Cooperation/Collaboration |
No |
| Hands on Component |
No |
| Student Centered |
No |
| Integrated Technology |
No |
| Developmentally Appropriate |
Yes |
| Motivating |
Yes |
| Multidisciplinary |
No |
| Critical thinking and Problem Solving Skills |
No |
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Lesson 5: Mountain Building |
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Description This lesson plan is a great hands on activity. Students create different mountains using various mediums. They then test and record the effects erosion has on each. |
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Components |
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| Clear Objectives |
Yes |
| Cooperation/Collaboration |
Yes |
| Hands on Component |
Yes |
| Student Centered |
Yes |
| Integrated Technology |
No |
| Developmentally Appropriate |
Yes |
| Motivating |
Yes |
| Multidisciplinary |
No |
| Critical thinking and Problem Solving Skills |
Yes |