Lesson Plans:  Henry Ray III

November 10-14, 2008

Subject Area: Science-Scientist Research

Integrated Subjects:

 

Technology, Lang Arts—Research paper will contain a typed report outline, done on the school’s computer.

Objectives: Science

6.11 (6.3D TEKS/SE) Evaluate the impact of research on scientific thought, society, and the environment.

112.22b (6.3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.

6.12 (6.3E TEKS/SE) Connect Grade 6 science concepts with the history of science and contributions of scientists.

112.22b (6.3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.

Objectives: Technology

6.1 (TEKS/SE) ( 6.1A) Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operating system, software applications, and communication and networking components.

 

6.3(TEKS/SE)( 6.1C)  Demonstrate the ability to select and use software for a defined task according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency.

 

6.6(TEKS/SE)( 6.1F)  Perform basic software application functions including, but not limit to, opening an application program and creating, modifying, printing, and saving documents.

6.10 (TEKS/SE) )( 6.2A) Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of input devices such as mouse/track pad, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, printer, scanner, disk/disc, modem, CD-ROM, or joystick.

 

6.12 (TEKS/SE)( 6.2C)  Use digital keyboarding standards for data input such as one space after punctuation, the use of em/en dashes, and smart quotation marks.

 

6.14 (TEKS/SE)( 6.3A)  Discuss copyright laws/issues and model ethical acquisition and use of digital information, citing sources using established methods.

 

6.15 (TEKS/SE)( 6.3B)  Demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use while in an individual classroom, lab, or on the Internet and intranet.

 

6.16 (TEKS/SE)( 6.3C)   Describe the consequences regarding copyright violations including, but not limited to, computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy.

 

6.17 (TEKS/SE)( 6.3D)   Identify the impact of technology applications on society through research interviews, and personal observation

 

6.18 (TEKS/SE)( 6.3E)   Demonstrate knowledge of the relevancy of technology to future careers life-long learning, and daily living for individuals of all ages.

 

 

Activities & Resources:  The information is for the 1st week of research

 Oral Presentations

Dress-up like your scientist (costumes) 20 points

Posters – 10 pictures --------------------  10 points

 

Props/ slide shows, power point only, are also nice

 

 

 

Accommodations/Modifications:

 

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