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Grade Level Being Taught: First Subject/Content: Science- Group Size: Date of Lesson: 10/12/2017
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Lesson Content
What Standards (national or
state) relate to this lesson? SC.1.P.13.1: Demonstrate that the way to change the motion of an object is by applying a push or a pull.
(You should include ALL applicable
standards. Rarely do teachers use SC.1.E.5.2: Explore the Law of Gravity by demonstrating that Earth's gravity pulls any object on or near
just one: theyd never get through Earth toward it even though nothing is touching the object.
them all.)

Essential Understanding How does gravity affect objects?

(What is the big idea or essential
question that you want students to
come away with? In other words,
what, aside from the standard and
our objective, will students
understand when they finish this
lesson?)

Objectives- What are you

teaching?
(Student-centered: What will
students know and be able to do Using various objects, students will be able to use gravity tester tubes to observe gravity and its effects
after this lesson? Include the on said various objects and record these observations to then share with each other.
ABCDs of objectives: action,
behavior, condition, and degree of
mastery, i.e., "C: Given a sentence
written in the past or present tense,
A: the student B: will be able to re-
write the sentence in future tense D:
with no errors in tense or tense
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contradiction (i.e., I will see her

yesterday.)."
Note: Degree of mastery does not
need to be a percentage.)

Rationale
Address the following questions: I am teaching this objective because push and pull are everywhere in this world, as is gravity. It affects
Why are you teaching this everything we do. This lesson demonstrates a type of pull, and offers a hands-on experience to
objective? demonstrate the pull of gravity and how it effects different objects. My students seem to thrive when
Where does this lesson fit given a hands-on activity to explore a topic, and they thoroughly enjoy activities like this.
within a larger plan?
Why are you teaching it this
way?
Why is it important for
students to learn this concept?

Evaluation Plan- How will you

know students have mastered Formative Evidence- Circulating and listening to observations, collecting papers that students record
your objectives? data/observations on

Address the following:

What formative evidence will
you use to document student
learning during this lesson?
What summative evidence will
you collect, either during this
lesson or in upcoming lessons?

What Content Knowledge is

necessary for a teacher to teach Teachers need to have a good understanding of gravity. They also need to know how to make the gravity
this material? tester tubes (cutting up a pool noodle), and how it will affect the various objects. Teachers will also need
to be able to explain gravity.
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What background knowledge is Students will need to know about force and push and pull. We have been working on this for a while and
necessary for a student to they seem to be getting it pretty well. I believe they are ready for this concept and will enjoy the hands-on
successfully meet these and visual aspects of this activity.
objectives?

How will you ensure students

have this previous knowledge?
Who are your learners?
What do you know about them?
What do you know about their
readiness for this content?

What misconceptions might

students have about this content? Students might be confused as to how this relates to push and pull, or how to property use the gravity
tester tubes.

Lesson Implementation
Teaching Methods
(What teaching method(s) will you Demonstration, Teacher guided exploration, Group Work
use during this lesson? Examples
include guided release, 5 Es, direct
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instruction, lecture, demonstration,
partner word, etc.)
Step-by-Step Plan
(What exactly do you plan to do in
teaching this lesson? Be thorough.
Act as if you needed a substitute to
carry out the lesson for you.)
Where applicable, be sure to
address the following:
What Higher Order Thinking
(H.O.T.) questions will you ask?
How will materials be
distributed?
Who will work together in
groups and how will you
determine the grouping?
How will students transition
between activities?
What will you as the teacher do?
What will the students do?
What student data will be
collected during each phase?
What are other adults in the
room doing? How are they
supporting students learning?
What model of co-teaching are
you using?
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Time Who is Each content area may require a different step-by-step format. Use whichever
Start responsible plan is appropriate for the content taught in this lesson. For example, in science,
of (Teacher or you would detail the 5 Es here (Engage/Encountering the Idea; Exploring the
lesson Students)? Idea; Explanation/Organizing the Idea; Extend/Applying the Idea; Evaluation).
Teacher Teacher should get attention of class, begin by explaining that today we are going
to be talking again about push and pull, and specifically about gravity. Ex:
Today, class, we are going to be continuing on in our exploration of push and
pull. Who can remember what holds us to the Earth, so we dont go flying away?
A: Gravity
Thats right, gravity! Gravity affects everyone, including objects. So if I take this
object and let it go, what will happen?
It will fall
Well, lets see. Then let go of object. Sure enough, it fell! If I were to jump up in
the air, would I float away?
No!
Jump-Exactly! Today were going to be using these special gravity tester tubes to
see how gravity affects different objects. Like every good scientist, we are going
to be recording what we observe. Each table will be getting five objects and one
tube. You will also be receiving a bowl to put under your tube, so you dont have
to chase objects around the classroom. We will start with the person sitting at
this desk at each table. Make sure you put the bowl on the ground and the tube in
the bowl. The tube should NOT leave the bowl, we will not be swinging it around
or trying to hit one another with these tubes. If I see this happening, you wont be
able to participate. Once you get your tubes, the first person ONLY will stand up,
take the tube, and put the first object, the marble, in the tube which you need to
stand straight up. Once you see what happens, you need to write down what
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What will you do if
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happened and why you think it happened on your paper. Then the next person
will do the next object and so on and so forth. Dont touch the supplies until I say
its okay, and dont move on to the next person until I say its okay. After giving
instructions, hand out the supplies. Then tell the first student to get up, and begin
the experiment. After everything is handed out, the first student will be
instructed to stand at the head of the table with their tube and drop the first
item.
Students/Te Students will then drop the item,. The teacher will then pause everyone and ask
acher them to discuss at their table what they saw happen and record it on their paper.
Then the next person will pick up the next item. This will continue until all the
items are through. Then, we will ask them to tilt the tube while leaving it in the
bowl and record what happens. Once all the items have been put through the
tube either straight on or at an angle, they will turn the papers with their names
on it in to the teacher.
a student struggles with the content?
If a student struggles with this concept, the teacher will be walking around to offer help. They could also
try asking their classmates if they need help.
a student masters the content quickly?
If a student masters the content quickly, they will be given an item or two more and asked to try those
items. They will also be asked to record what they notice is happening on their worksheet, and why they
think that is.
If applicable, how does this lesson connect to the interests and cultural backgrounds of your
students?
My students enjoy science and nonfiction very much, and enjoy hands-on activities. They often seem
super excited for these experiments, and I know the same will be true for this activity.
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If applicable, how does this lesson connect to/reflect the local community?

N/A

How will you differentiate instruction for students who need additional challenge during this
lesson (enrichment)?

They will be asked to write in complete sentences, and asked what they thought would happen if two
objects were dropped at the same time. Would they both fall at the same rate? Would the angle of the
ramp affect this?

How will you differentiate instruction for students who need additional language support?

Those who need additional language support will receive help from the teacher and be grouped
with students who have helped him communicate in the past.

Accommodations (If needed) J.H., J.L., A., A.-Extra check ins, reminders of norms
(What students need specific A., K.-Language support
accommodation? List individual
students (initials), and then explain
the accommodation(s) you will
implement for these unique
learners.)

Materials
(What materials will you use? Why AIMs Physical Book (where the lesson is from)
did you choose these materials? 4 gravity tester tubes
Include any resources you used. 4 marbles
This can also include people!) 4 cubed ones counters
4 beads
4 crayons
4 cap erasers
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Grade Level Being Taught: First Subject/Content: Science- Group Size: Date of Lesson: 10/12/2017
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