Lesson+A

Content Standards:

 * ====Civics (K-3a): students will acquire the skills necessary for participating in a group, including defining an objective, dividing responsibilities, and working cooperatively.====
 * ====Science:Physical properties of materials can be changed by exposure to water, heat, light, or by cutting, mixing, and grinding. (2a)====
 * ====Science: The properties of some materials influence their use. Some materials may be more suitable for making a particular product or device. (2e)====

NETS-S

 * ====Identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue using digital resources and propose a developmentally appropriate solution. (1, 3, 4)====

//Action//
====**Before-Class Participation:** Reserve the computer lab. Bookmark sites for playground equipment. Display learning maps from earth day lesson and ways to help the Earth (the learning maps are not in a form of digital media and were done on chart paper).====

//During Class//

 * ====Time==== || ====Instructional Activities==== || ====Materials and Resources==== ||
 * ====5 -10 minutes====

10 – 15 minutes
|| ====Review what it means to be green and how recycling and reusing materials helps protect the Earth.====

====Discuss how our school is considered a green school and if we should have a green playground. Explore the different materials that would be best suited for the playground. Review graphic organizer that will be used to gather information. Also review rubric for project expectations.====

====Using their notes, students will create a list of equipment that could be used to build the new school playground.Students will document any key ideas that was shared during collaboration as well as points to explore in the next lesson.==== || ====Learning Maps from Earth Day discussion====

Elmo
Playground equipment websites

Word processing software
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//Monitor//
====**Ongoing Assessment:** Duirng the lesson, observes student interactions with group members and their discussions. If students seem to be having trouble completing any of the task, provide some guided questions that will help complete the task. On a checklist make note of student and group interactions for the assignment. Check for understanding by having students share out their findings with the class.====

will use their journal to take notes and hard copies for the websites selected for this assignment.
====**Back-up plan:** In the event there is a problem with technology, I will have colored pictures available of the different materials that can be recycled. The whiteboard can be used to create a list of potential equipment for the new playground.====

//Evaluation//
====**Lesson Reflections and Notes:** If technology was used, consider if students were able to successfully use search engines, navigate, and find information. Consider if the student groupings were productive, or if changes need to be made. If students have not completed all tasks, plan for more time in the lesson in the future and allow them to finish at the start of the next lesson. However, there may be opportunities to finish in class if other content activities are completed ahead of schedule.====