Forms of energy

Author

Amanda Synave

Grade
Level

4th

Integrated
disciplines
Content
Standards

Science, Writing

Writing
Standards

Science Standard 1.1

-Energy comes in many forms such as light, heat, sound,
magnetic, and electrical.
Standard 3.1
- The recursive writing process is used to create a variety of literary
genres for an intended audience
Standard 3.2
-Informational and persuasive texts use the recursive writing process
Standard 3.3
-Correct sentence formation, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and
spelling are applied to make the meaning clear to the reader

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Objectives

Assessme
nt:
Materials:
Anticipato
ry Set:
Technolog

1A: Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas,

products, or processes
1B: Create original works as a means of personal or group
expression
2B: Communicate information and ideas effectively to
multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
5B: Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that
supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
5C: Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
6A: Understand and use technology systems
6D: Transfer current knowledge to learning of new
technologies
Students will be able to identify and explain the different
types of energy by creating comics
Students will be able to utilize technology to assist in their
learning by using the comic creator on the computers
Teacher will assess students knowledge on the topic of
energy and their use of technology by using rubrics to grade
their final products
-Notes about the different types of energy
-Assignment guide, instructions, and rubrics
-Computers
Create a fun comic to show students at the beginning of the
lesson before giving them the information about the different
energy types
Technology will be integrated in a number of way into this

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Integratio
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Procedure
s and
Learning
Activities

Differentia
tion

Closure

Reference
s:

lesson. The students will be shown a comic at the beginning

of the lesson and then all of the notes will be given from a
Powerpoint. The students will them be able to use
computers to create their own comics on the topic. Finally
the students will be sharing their comics to the rest of the
class by projecting it on the screen for the whole class to see.
Students:
Teacher:
-Read comic by the teacher
-Create a rubric and
-Take notes using the note
instruction page for students
organizer given out
-Create an example comic
-Create a comic of their own
-Create note organizer for
-Present the comic for
students
classmates
-Create critique sheets
-Review/critique classmates
-Explain assignment to
comics during their
students
presentations
-Allow for work time and walk
-Submit (turn in) final
around helping during work
product with a reflection on
time
the activity and the critiques -Grade presentations
-Class discussion
-Lead class discussion
-Grade final comic and
reflection
-Hand back grades for the
assignment
For learners with disabilities: Give them completed note
outline and allow them to work with a partner to create a
comic
For advanced learners: Have them take their own notes and
create a longer comic with more detailed information
The students will present their comics to the class and write
reflections on their own comics. After the presentations we
will have a class discussion to wrap up information about
energy and answer and questions that are left.
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