Title of Lesson

Spring has Sprung

Author

Elizabeth Meringer, June 27, 2015

Abstract & Essential Question

The purpose of this lesson is for the students to be able to identify and label the different parts of both a Tulip and a Maple Tree. Students will use the tools and research provided to properly understand the different parts of a Tulip and a Maple Tree.

Essential Questions:

  • What are the different parts of the Tulip and Maple Tree?
  • What are they responsible for?
  • What did you discover about Tulips and Maple Trees?

Performance Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Watch the video and follow along with their PDF files
  • Cut and paste tulip activity Write three facts and draw their on Tulips
  • Watch the second video on along with their PDF file on the Maple Tree
  • Using the website provided, students will learn how to create an acrostic poem

Scaffolding Knowledge

Essential Question:

  • What are the different parts of the Tulip and the Maple Tree?
  • What are they responsible for?
  • What did you discover about Tulips and Maple Trees?

Verbs: http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/time_savers/bloom/

Level Activities
Remember
  • Students recall the size of a Tulip and the size of a Maple Tree.
Understand
  • Through use of the videos, students will be able to summarize the differences between a Tulip and a Maple Tree and what the parts do.
Apply
  • Students will apply what they learned to their materials in order to produce a final product: correctly labeling, drawing, and coloring a Tulip and Maple Tree. Students will also make an acrostic poem on a Maple Tree.
Analyze
  • Students will be able to compare and contrast the difference between a Tulip and a Maple Tree.
Evaluate
  • Students will decide where to put the labels for both the Tulip and the Maple Tree as well as explore their knowledge in the use of written and verbal assessment.
Create
  • Students will use their crayons to color and draw a Tulip as well as design an acrostic poem.

 

Multiple Intelligences

Linguistic ·         Students will identify the words associated with the Tulip and Maple Tree.
Logical-Mathematical
  •  Students will identify how many petals and leaves are (typically) on a Tulip compared to how many leaves are on a Maple tree. They also will compare the overall physical attributes of the Tulip with the Maple Tree.
Musical
  •  Students will listen to both videos to help guide them to do the activities.
Bodily-Kinesthetic
  •  Students will carefully cut and paste the parts to the Tulip and Maple Tree as well as do the acrostic poem online.
Spatial
  •  Students will need to provide themselves with enough room to watch the videos and follow the activities accordingly (draw, color, cut, and pasting)
Interpersonal
  •  Students will listen and make connections with the videos leading up to the activities.
Intrapersonal
  •  Students will think about the information and make various connections with both the Tulip and Maple Tree in order to complete the activities.
Naturalistic
  • Students will be able to explore their environment through use of videos pertaining to Tulips and Maple Trees. They will have to think about Geography and areas they know that will have Tulips and Maple Trees.

 

Mind Styles

Concrete Sequential During Concrete Sequential the students begin to think about the sight words related to Tulip and Maple Trees. As we watch the videos, I will have them write down notes and follow along with their PDF file “Spring Flower”. The students are responsible for watching the videos, coloring, cutting, and pasting the term words in the right place. This will be followed up with an assessment. This is a hands-on lesson with both written and verbal instructional guidance.
Concrete Random  Students will observe the differences between Tulip and Maple Trees. They will have to find and label the terms and further think about how long it takes for each to grow and blossom as well as how long they will survive. The students will also have to think about what would happen with a lack of nutrients (water and sun). How long can the Tulip and Maple Tree go without sun and water and how does it affect their growth?
Abstract Random Students will think about what happens at various parts of each plant and what part each is responsible for. If the Tulip or Maple Tree is in the sun for a long period of time, what will happen? How much sunlight and water do they need to survive?
Abstract Sequential Students will use their knowledge to understand the differences between the Tulip and the Maple Tree. How long do each take to grow? What are the differences? They will follow directions and understand the facts in order to demonstrate their understanding.

 

Standards Addressed

Science Standards

5.1.4.A.2 Use outcomes of investigations to build and refine questions, models, and explanations.

5.3.4.A.2 Compare and contrast structures that have similar functions in various organisms, and explain how those functions may be carried out by structures that have different physical appearances.

5.3.2.A.1 Group living and nonliving things according to the characteristics that they share.

5.4.2.E.1 Describe the relationship between the Sun and plant growth.

Technology

8.1.2.A.4 Create a document with text using a word processing program.

8.1.4.E.2 Evaluate the accuracy of, relevance to, and appropriateness of using print and non-print electronic information sources to complete a variety of tasks

8.1.2.A.5 Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments that are developmentally appropriate.

8.1.2.B.1 Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using digital tools and media-rich resources.

 

Teacher Preparation

  • Materials:
    • computer or Ipad (working speakers and headset)
    • crayons
    • scissors
    • glue
    • pencil
  • List any printable handouts needed:
    • Tulip black and white labeled page
    • Tulip black and white non labeled page
    • Extended assessment pages
    • Maple Tree colored and labeled
    • create acrostic poem

Key Terms

Petal Found on the top of the flower, can come in different colors and in different amounts
Stem Supports the flower up and is responsible for sending nutrients
Photosynthesis Trunk and leaves help to convert sunlight to nutrients
Leaves Protect the branches and the sepal
Roots Help the flow of nutrients throughout the plant as well as keeping the plant stable in the ground

 

Alternate Outline – Accommodations

  • Students who are below/above grade level can partner up with another student or ask a teacher for help
  • If the materials are all being used, the student(s) can begin to think about Tulips and Maple Trees and draw the “before” picture. Once they learn they can then compare their drawing to what they learned
  • Students who are English Language Learners have an advantage since the lesson is partially done on a computer with clear instructions. They will be reviewing important terminology and have to repeat words that they hear as well as making the connection through various assignments (cut and paste the terms)

Suggested Follow-Up

  • If students need more practice on skills, there are different resources to help them:
    • The students can visit the videos again on Tulips and Maple Trees as well as study the supplemental materials.
    • The students are required to write down facts as they listen to the video to which they can review.
    • The video allows time for the students to take notes as well as push play/pause for even more time!
    • They can also watch:
      •  https://jr.brainpop.com/science/plants/partsofaplant/