Lesson Plan - Phases of the Moon.docx



KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITYELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENTLESSON PLAN FORMAT13335013335Teacher Candidate:Jolene Pawlowski, Sydney Fernandez, & Kristen Hill Date:4/6/15Cooperating Teacher: N/A Coop. Initials Group Size: Allotted Time 45-50 minutes Grade Level 3rd Subject or Topic: Science: Phases of the Moon Section 00Teacher Candidate:Jolene Pawlowski, Sydney Fernandez, & Kristen Hill Date:4/6/15Cooperating Teacher: N/A Coop. Initials Group Size: Allotted Time 45-50 minutes Grade Level 3rd Subject or Topic: Science: Phases of the Moon Section STANDARD: 3.3.3.B1. Relate the rotation of the Earth and day/night to the apparent movement of the sun, moon, and stars across the sky. Describe the changes that occur in the observable shape of the moon over the course of the month.Performance Objectives (Learning Outcomes):The 3rd grade students will be able to express and identify the phases of the moon by correctly representing the phases with given materials along with correctly completing a “Phases of the Moon” chart. Instructional Materials8 Oreos (per group)Paper Plates (1 per group)Plastic Spoons (1 per student) ScissorsCrayons/MarkersConstruction PaperPhases of the Moon Chart (attached)YouTube Video Clip Chart (attached below)Key Terms: Flashcards (attached)Poster board (attached)PowerPoint (attached)Subject Matter/Content Prerequisite skillsFine Motor SkillsFamiliar with the Sun, Earth, and Moon.Key VocabularyPhases of the Moona. New Moon- not visible in the sky (except during a solar eclipse).b. Waxing Crescent- A small part (less than 1/2) of the moon is lit up at this point. The part that is lit up is slowly getting bigger.c. First Quarter- One half of the moon is lit up by the sun at this point. The part that is lit up is slowly getting bigger.d. Waxing Gibbous- At this time half of the moon is lit up. The part that is lit is slowly getting bigger. Waxing means to slowly get bigger.e. Full Moon- totally visible in the sky (except during a lunar eclipse). f. Waning Gibbous- The moon is not quite lit up all the way by sunlight. The part of the moon that is lit is slowly getting smaller. Waning means to slowly get smaller. g. Last Quarter- Half of the moon is lit up by the sun. The part that we can see lit up is slowly getting smaller.h. Waning Crescent- A small part of the moon is lit up at this point. It is getting smaller by the minute.2. Earth- The only planet in the solar system that has life, as well as liquid water on its surface.3. Sun- the star around which the Earth orbits (light or warmth received). Big IdeaWhat are the eight phases of the moon and how are they positioned with the Earth and the Sun?Additional contentHow does the sun’s position affect the shape (what we see) of the moon?What does each phase looks like?Waning vs. WaxingWaning: To slowly get smallerWaxing: To slowly get bigger ImplementationIntroductionTo introduce this lesson, the teacher will say, “What comes up when the sun goes down?” The teacher will wait for responses and then will ask the students to write in their KWL charts. They will write what information they “already know” about the moon. The teacher will direct the students to put their KWL charts to the side and then draw their ideal picture of the moon. The students can use crayons, markers, etc. using a white piece of construction paper. After the students drawings are completed, the teacher will ask some interactive questions.How come you drew you moon that particular way?What makes your moon different from your neighbors (student sitting next to you) moon? Why do you think that some nights the moon is full, half, or another particular shape?Does anyone know how many phases of the moon there are?After the class discussion about the moon illustrations, the teacher will direct the students to take out their KWL charts once again. They will fill out the section on what they want to learn about the moon. The teacher will ask for a few volunteers to share what they would like to learn during this lesson. The teacher will then say, “Let’s find out!” while introducing them to a YouTube video clip. While students are watching the video clip, have them jot down notes. (Link: )DevelopmentThe teacher will discuss all eight phases of the moon; new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. The teacher will use a PowerPoint to present the following (hard-copy will also be given to students).Definitions of each phase of the moon. What the moon looks like at each given phase.The teacher will also explain that the Moon’s phase cycle is a total of 28 days long in which it will go through all eight phases. At the end of the 28 days it will start again with the new moon. Waning vs. Waxing: Waning is when the moon appears to be getting smaller and waxing is when the moon appears to be getting bigger.Quick review will be presented at the end of the PowerPoint. What does the moon look like during the New Moon Phase? There is no sign of the moon during this phase.What is the difference between the waning and waxing phases? Waning is when the moon appears to be getting smaller and waxing is when the moon appears to be getting bigger.In what phase will you see the entire spherical shape of the moon? Full moon Activity Time! The teacher will give each table a set of flashcards. The flashcards will present the vocabulary words and its definitions. The teacher will give the student’s time to match the word with its correct definition. At the end, the class will review to make sure they have the correct answers. The teacher will put a diagram on the board that presents all eight phases of the moon followed by introducing the inquiry. The teacher will hand out the “Phases of the Moon” worksheet and tell the students they can work in groups of 2 to complete the inquiry. The teacher will then discuss the materials needed along with providing them to each group.The students will be given 8 Oreos, 1 paper plate, and one plastic knife/spoon. The students will be directed to recreate each phase of the Moon using the Oreos (an example will be provided prior to beginning the activity).The students will use the plastic knife/spoon to scrape off the “cream filling” to represent each phase. For example, the full moon phase would require no scraping whereas a crescent moon, the student would have to scrape off more than half of the filling. Once the students have created all 8 phases using the Oreos, they will record each phase on their Phases of The Moon Chart Worksheet, which includes a picture and a brief description.Once the students have completed their worksheets, have them clean-up their area and raise their hand when they are ready to discuss their inquiry. ClosureThe teacher will ask students to take out their KWL chart to re-visit and reflect on what they already know and what they wanted to know about the moon and its phases. The teacher will ask the students to fill in the last column (what they learned?) Students will discuss with a neighbor (partner/person next to student) what they learned. Teacher will ask each pair/group of students to share with the class “one” thing they learned about the moon’s phases.To wrap up the lesson, the teacher will perform a read-aloud (The Moon Book By: Gail Gibbons).Accommodations/Differentiation All students who need accommodations will receive a hard copy of the key terms and important guided notes. Time extensions will be given to those who need extra time on an assignment.Provide a “buddy” to someone who needs more guided help and let the buddy know what their role is. To accommodate Tommy, a 3rd grade student who has ADHD, he will be paired with another student to help with staying on task.Assessment/Evaluation Plan 1. FormativeTeacher will walk around and observe and listen to student conversations.At the end of the lesson the teacher will collect student’s KWL charts and assess student learning based off of the “What you learned” column.Teacher will also collect the phases of the moon worksheet from each group after the inquiry is complete. Teacher can compare this with each individual student’s KWL chart to further assess understanding.2. SummativeThere will be no summative assessment for this lesson.Reflective ResponseReport of Student Performance in Terms of Stated Objectives (Reflection on student performance written after lesson is taught, includes remediation for students who fail to meet acceptable level of achievement)Personal Reflection (Questions written before lesson is taught. Reflective answers to question recorded after lesson is taught)How can this lesson plan be improved?How can I improve how I taught this lesson?Do the materials used for the inquiry actually work and allow the inquiry to be successful?During this lesson do students receive enough instruction about the phases of the moon to be able to identify the phases and how they relate to the time of the month and position of earth, moon, and sun?Resources (in APA format)Gibbons, G. (1997). The Moon Book. New York City: Holiday House.Phases of the Moon Explanation for kids -Animation Lesson Unit. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2015, from of the Moon Lesson Plan: Position of the Planets | BrainPOP Educators. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2015, from 8 Phases of the Moon. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2015, from ................
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