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Written by: Carolyn Bradley,
Lesson title: Amazing Scientists
Time: 60 min. / Days: 9 		Content Area: Language Arts
Grade: Fifth
TEKS

Language Arts
  • 5.9(C) use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a dictionary, and software, to clarify meanings and usage (4-8);
  • 5.10(B) establish and adjust purposes for reading such as reading to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy, and to solve problems (4-8);
  • 5.10(C) monitor his/her own comprehension and make modifications when understanding breaks down such as by rereading a portion aloud, using reference aids, searching for clues, and asking questions (4-8);
  • 5.10(G) paraphrase and summarize text to recall, inform, or organize ideas (4-8)
  • 5.10(L) represent text information in different ways such as in outline, timeline, or graphic organizer (4-8)
  • 5.13(B) use text organizers, including headings, graphic features, and tables of contents, to locate and organize information (4-8);
  • 5.13(C) use multiple sources, including electronic texts, experts, and print resources, to locate information relevant to research questions (4-8);
  • 5.13(D) interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, graphs, time lines, tables, or diagrams to address research questions (4-5);
  • 5.13(E) summarize and organize information from multiple sources by taking notes, outlining ideas, and making charts (4-8);
  • 5.13(F) produce research projects and reports in effective formats using visuals to support meaning as appropriate (4-5);
  • 5.13(G) draw conclusions from information gathered from multiple sources (4-8);
  • 5.17(D) spell accurately in final drafts (4-8)
  • 5.21(F) evaluate his/her own research and raise new questions for further investigation (4-8).
  • 5.23(B) interpret important events and ideas gleaned from maps, charts, graphics, video segments or technology presentations (4-8);
  • 5.8(B) select varied sources such as nonfiction, novels, textbooks, newspapers, and magazines when reading for information or pleasure (4-5);
Social Studies
  • 5.25(C) organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;
Tech TEKS
  • 5.1(W) Create a new document or open an existing one on the student-shared directory.
Marzano Strategies
  • Identifying Similarities and Differences
  • Summarizing and Note Taking
  • Questions, Cues and Organizers
  • Interactive Teaching and Learning
  • Goal Setting and Providing Feedback
  • Vocabulary Development
 BigSix Elements
  • Task Definition
  • Information Seeking Strategies
  • Location and Access
  • Use of Information
  • Synthesis
  • Evaluation
Materials:
T-shirts Transfer Paper Bibliography Template Books - Biographies

District Bibliography Template 4th-5th grade Graphic Organizer - Attached Pencil Science notebook to take notes White T-shirts Iron-on transfers (purchase ones that DO not require flipping to make mirror image) Iron Pillowcase

Resources:
Word program Inspiration program District databases Various websites

Procedure:
Steps 2-6 took place in the library " 1. Students are assigned or choose their person to research. 2. Review and/or model teach notetaking strategies. 3. Students are to take notes in four areas : Personal Information, Character Traits, Accomplishments, Impact ( I had the kids take notes in a traditional form and then determine the most important information to put into the graphic organizer to emphasize main idea. You may want them to take notes using the graphic organizer.) 4. Students are to use one book, one database or portal search engine, and one encyclopedia (online or print). Students are to document their sources using the Bibliography Template. 5. Quotation station - while students are researching independently, two - three students at a time (depending how many computers you have) are called to the computers to search independently for quotations by their scientist. (Students are told to select a quotation that they understand and has meaning to them. In the rare case they can not find a quotation stated by their scientist, they can find one said about their scientist.) The students type the quote into a text book in the Inspiration Program and save it in the Student Work Folder The quote is also copied on their Graphic Organizer Research Page. To ensure understanding, students then record in their own words what the quotation means. 6. Photography station - Two to three students can work independently at the photography station, again depending on how many computers you have. Students locate a photograph of their scientist and save in the Paint Program. The URL is copied and pasted onto the picture to prevent copyright violation and saved in the Student Work Folder. 7. Upon completing the notes, time is taken to examine character traits of the scientist. Review/Teach/Brainstorm various character traits. Using the information gathered during their research, students identify character traits their scientist exhibited, documenting why they attribute this character trait to their scientist. Next, using one of Marzano's Interactivie Teaching and Learning Techniques, students will discuss what charactericts the scientists have in common, first in pairs or small groups and then as a whole group. Steps 8 - Took place in the computer lab. If you have wireless cart or laptops, this could be done in the classroom or library. 8. Students open up Inspiration and create a web using the format on the template. They may be creative with color and font, but must include all four research areas. However, encourage the students to use light colors and dark text. In the center they must select a picture to use that represents their scientist. (Example: Alexander Graham Bell - phone). Save in the Student Work Folder on the Student Shared Drive. 9. Peer edit and allow students to make corrections. Emphasize that the final product is going to be T-shirt, so their work should be "the best is can be." Librarian, Teacher, and ITS need to evaluate before the final product is complete. 10. Print student work on a laser color printer. Iron onto shirt according to transfer directions.

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