Lesson Identification & Learning Goal

Prepared by: Abby Caulkins

Name of CT: Amy Chavez

Date (lesson planned): 10/13/09

Date (To be taught): 11/11/09

Curriculum Material Sources: N/A

Unit Title: Five Senses

Lesson Title: Exploring Our Classroom Using Our Senses

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Learning Goals:

§         Science Process:

o       S.IP.00.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate sense (Michigan Science Grade Level Content Expectations, 2009)

§         Related Main Ideas (K-4 Science Grade Level Content Expectations Companion Document, 2009)

·        The five senses include sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste.

·        We use our senses to observe and better understand our surroundings such as seeing to know what the classroom around us looks like and how to maneuver in it.

·        We do not use all of our senses each time we observe something because not all senses are required (or safe) to use in every situation.

§         Related Practices

·        Students conduct observations of their classroom using their five senses.

·        Students identify what sense(s) they used to observe particular objects.

·        Students identify what sense(s) they did not use to observe and object and why.

o       S.IA.00.13 Communicate and present findings of observations (Michigan Science Grade Level Content Expectations, 2009)

§         Related Main Ideas

·        After we conduct an observation we need to be able to share our findings with others communicate our ideas and findings and receive feedback.

·        There are many different ways we can communicate our findings such as oral presentations, charts, and books.

·        We can have discussions about our findings or we can create a document that represents them.

§         Related Practices

·        Students hold small and large group discussions about their findings.

·        Students discuss various ways that they could share their information with others.

§         Michigan Educational Technology Standards

o       PK-2.CC. Communication and Collaboration - By the end of Grade 2nd each student will:

§         1. work together when using digital tools (e.g., word processor, drawing, presentation software) to convey ideas or illustrate simple concepts relating to a specified project

§         2. use a variety of developmentally appropriate digital tools (e.g., word processors, paint programs) to communicate ideas to classmates, families, and others

Central Question for Lesson:

Activity Sequence

• Activity 1:
• Brainstorm the senses, what they are used for and corresponding body parts – record on chalkboard
• Discuss general observations/patterns/examples for using our senses
• Introduction to making a classroom big book of our observations of the classroom using our senses – discuss creating a Wiki and  the importance of being able to share our observations
• Activity 2:
• Take a walk around the classroom/hallway. Have students pay attention to Brainstorm what we can observe around us using our senses. End back at group area.
• Discuss what we can hear, see, smell, feel, and taste – what can we not…?
• Activity 3:
• Discuss the observations the students made on their walk.
• Write on whiteboard observations that students make for each of the senses
• Talk about what senses can be combined to observe our classroom
• Make list of observations that the class would like to include in the book to share with others.
• Assign/take volunteers for each of the listed observations.
• Pass out needed materials
• Have students record their observations on paper in the form of a drawing/words.
• Collect materials when finished.
• Sample drawings:

• Activity 4: