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Name: Jennifer Boisvert
Type of Lesson: WebQuest
Lesson Plan Title: Taking a Journey Through the Digestive System
Discipline and Topic: Health and Technology. We will be covering
the Digestive System in detail and will be working off a WebQuest to perform
research on their part of the Digestive System that I am assigning their group.
Target Population:
Grade Level: The grade level for this lesson will be Upper Elementary
Grades 4-6. My actual grade is the 5th grade.
Population Characteristics: There are a total of twenty students in my
classroom. My classroom is made up of students who love to learn and
like hands on projects. They learn better and comprehend the
information easier when they have hands on projects.
Lesson Groupings: For this lesson, I will be dividing the class up into 6
groups of 3 and one group of 2. They will be divided into specific
groups: Mouth, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Pancreas,
Liver and Gall Bladder.
Curriculum Links-
This lesson plan co-insides with what we are presently learning about the
human body. We have already covered the Respiratory System and the
Circulatory System. We have only covered a little information on the
Digestive System. In this lesson plan, we will be covering the Digestive
System in detail by using a WebQuest to acquire information, using our
textbooks and the Internet. After doing research and completing
worksheets, they will have to create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation
on their part of the Digestive System that I have given their group.
Objectives:
Students will be able to...
1. Obtain information from the Internet.
2. Work on a team.
3. Learn about the Digestive System.
4. Apply the knowledge they learn in this lesson plan to future lesson plans, tests
and projects.
5. Create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.
6. Be creative in creating a song.
7. Practice on their presentation skills.
Media Literacy Objectives:
Basic Skills: Use a mouse and keyboard to successfully operate a computer,
use a computer printer, use a variety of non print media resources for directed
and independent learning activities, use computers to search a variety of
databases, use a browser to navigate and access remote information, list several
information sources and state the kind of information found in each, work
cooperatively using technology, use content specific computer simulations to
support learning and use productivity tools and peripherals to support group
collaboration.
Critical Skills: Demonstrate listening skills, make sense of WWW pages, demonstrate
positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology, select and use
appropriate technology tools and resources to complete a variety of tasks, make sense of
simple computer programs and demonstrate knowledge of current information
technologies.
Construction Skills: Use computer-based writing tools to communicate and illustrate
thoughts, ideas and stories, use presentation software in the creation of knowledge
products, use technology resources for problem solving, work collaboratively to seek
and/or communicate information in non print formats and express information
and ideas creatively in non print formats.
Materials and Timing:
Materials: We will use the Internet, WebQuest, computer lab, Microsoft PowerPoint
and our textbooks. Some of websites that students can obtain information from:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/body/digest_noSW.html
http://www.imcpl.org/kids/guides/health/digestivesystem.html
http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
http://www.innerbody.com/image/digeov.html
Timing: This lesson plan will last for 7 class periods. Each period is 45 minutes long.
It will be a total of 315 minutes.
Scope and Sequence:
Day 1:
Go over project in detail- (10 minutes) Today we will be starting the Digestive System.
During this lesson you will be required to obtain information from the Internt, WebQuest
and your textbooks. You will also be completing your first WebQuest. A WebQuest is an
activity where most of your information will beobtained from the Internet and it has several
steps: Introduction, Tasks, Resources, Process, Evaluation and Conclusion. The address
of this WebQuest will be on your Instruction Sheet. We will be looking at the Digestive
System in detail and examining all parts of it (Mouth, Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Small
Interesting, Large Intestine and Gall Bladder). I will break the class up into 7 different
groups and each group will be assigned a part of the Digestive System. From here, you will
complete 3 worksheets, a PowerPoint presentation and create a song about your part of the
Digestive System. This lesson will last a total of 7 class periods. Day 6 and Day 7 you will
then present to the class your presentation and song. When you go to the WebQuest,
you will see in detail what you will be accomplishing on this journey over the next seven days.
When you are creating your presentation please make sure you save it to a CD-ROM
(I will be handing these out and collecting them at the end of Day 7). When I am assigning
groups, I will be designating one person to be the group leader. The group leader will be
responsible for collecting everyone's worksheets and the CD-ROM and then giving them
to me. If you need help at any point, please feel free to ask me.
Assign Groups- (3 minutes) During this time, I will assign the group leader and groups.
Walk to the Computer Lab- (2 minutes)
Students will begin working on their project- (28 minutes) The class will begin working on
their projects. I will pass out the instructions sheet and the worksheets (# 1 and # 2).
They will go to the WebQuest and read about the project as well. They will then begin working
on the worksheets and creating a song. I will be walking around and answering any questions
they may have.
Wrap-up Day 1- (2 minutes) Finish up what they are doing, turn off computers and ask
questions if that they may have.
Day 2:
Walk to computer lab- (2 minutes)
Students will work on their project- (38 minutes) They will finish up what they did not
get to on Day 1. During this time, I will walk around the classroom and answer any questions
they may have. I will also be observing.
Wrap-up Day 2- (5 minutes) They will finish up what they are doing, turn off computers
and ask any questions that they may have.
Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5:
Walk to the computer lab- (2 minutes)
Students will work on their project- (38 minutes) They will begin the next part of the project
on Day 3 and continue this on Day 4 and 5. They will perform research on their group's part
of the Digestive System that they were assigned. They will complete Worksheet # 3 and begin
working on their PowerPoint presentations. During this time, I will walk around the classroom
and answer any questions they may have. I will also be observing.
Wrap-up- (5 minutes) They will finish up what they are doing, save their PowerPoint presentation
and ask any questions that they may have.
Day 6:
Students will present- (45 minutes) Each group will have 7 minutes to present their song
and Microsoft PowerPoint presentation to their class. The class can ask the group questions
at the end of their presentation. I will be grading them using my Rubric on their creativity
and presentations.
Day 7:
Students will finish presenting- (20 minutes) The remaining groups will present. The class
can ask the group questions at the end of their presentation. I will be grading them using
my Rubric on their creativity and presentations.
Wrap-up of Lesson Plan- (25 minutes) I will collect all worksheets, CD-ROM's and
answer any questions. During this time, I will also get their feedback and go over what
we will be covering during out next class. I will ask them if they enjoyed doing the project,
their dislikes and likes. I will also have them fill out evaluation sheets.
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Supplemental Materials:
Worksheets: Instruction Sheet, Worksheet # 1 (Digestive Diagram),
Worksheet # 2 (Digestive Story), Worksheet # 4 (Digestive System Questions)
and Worksheet # 5 (Evaluation).
Click here to view the Instruction Sheet and Worksheets
In addition to the worksheets, they will use my WebQuest, the Internet sites that I listed
above and their textbooks.
They will also use a CD-ROM to save their presentation.
Evaluation of Students:
I will be evaluating students off of my Rubric that I created. I will be looking at how
well they worked with their groups, if they managed their time well, if their Microsoft
PowerPoint presentation contained all the information that was required, if they followed
the instructions, how creative they were in creating the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation
and their group's song, if they completed all worksheets that were
required and lastly if they meet all of the requirements.
Points
/21 Points
17- 21 points= A, 11-16 points= B, 6-10 points= C, 1-5 points= D, 0 points= F
Evaluation of the Lesson:
To judge if this lesson plan was successful, I will look at several things. I will look
at the Evaluation and worksheets that they completed. How well they did on their
worksheets using the resources I provided to them. If their Microsoft PowerPoint
presentations contained the correct information and I will take into account their
nonverbal responses when I presented them with the lesson. I am going to also
look at the amount of time allotted for them to complete the project (as a whole)
and seeif they were rushed or had too much time to complete the project. In a few
weeks we will be having a test on the Digestive System. I will take their scores into
consideration as well. At the end of each Day, I am also asking them to provide
feedback. I will listen to their responses and take their feedback that they provided
me into consideration.
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Type of Lesson: WebQuest
Lesson Plan Title: Taking a Journey Through the Digestive System
Discipline and Topic: Health and Technology. We will be covering
the Digestive System in detail and will be working off a WebQuest to perform
research on their part of the Digestive System that I am assigning their group.
Target Population:
Grade Level: The grade level for this lesson will be Upper Elementary
Grades 4-6. My actual grade is the 5th grade.
Population Characteristics: There are a total of twenty students in my
classroom. My classroom is made up of students who love to learn and
like hands on projects. They learn better and comprehend the
information easier when they have hands on projects.
Lesson Groupings: For this lesson, I will be dividing the class up into 6
groups of 3 and one group of 2. They will be divided into specific
groups: Mouth, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Pancreas,
Liver and Gall Bladder.
Curriculum Links-
This lesson plan co-insides with what we are presently learning about the
human body. We have already covered the Respiratory System and the
Circulatory System. We have only covered a little information on the
Digestive System. In this lesson plan, we will be covering the Digestive
System in detail by using a WebQuest to acquire information, using our
textbooks and the Internet. After doing research and completing
worksheets, they will have to create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation
on their part of the Digestive System that I have given their group.
Objectives:
Students will be able to...
1. Obtain information from the Internet.
2. Work on a team.
3. Learn about the Digestive System.
4. Apply the knowledge they learn in this lesson plan to future lesson plans, tests
and projects.
5. Create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.
6. Be creative in creating a song.
7. Practice on their presentation skills.
Media Literacy Objectives:
Basic Skills: Use a mouse and keyboard to successfully operate a computer,
use a computer printer, use a variety of non print media resources for directed
and independent learning activities, use computers to search a variety of
databases, use a browser to navigate and access remote information, list several
information sources and state the kind of information found in each, work
cooperatively using technology, use content specific computer simulations to
support learning and use productivity tools and peripherals to support group
collaboration.
Critical Skills: Demonstrate listening skills, make sense of WWW pages, demonstrate
positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology, select and use
appropriate technology tools and resources to complete a variety of tasks, make sense of
simple computer programs and demonstrate knowledge of current information
technologies.
Construction Skills: Use computer-based writing tools to communicate and illustrate
thoughts, ideas and stories, use presentation software in the creation of knowledge
products, use technology resources for problem solving, work collaboratively to seek
and/or communicate information in non print formats and express information
and ideas creatively in non print formats.
Materials and Timing:
Materials: We will use the Internet, WebQuest, computer lab, Microsoft PowerPoint
and our textbooks. Some of websites that students can obtain information from:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/body/digest_noSW.html
http://www.imcpl.org/kids/guides/health/digestivesystem.html
http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
http://www.innerbody.com/image/digeov.html
Timing: This lesson plan will last for 7 class periods. Each period is 45 minutes long.
It will be a total of 315 minutes.
Scope and Sequence:
Day 1:
Go over project in detail- (10 minutes) Today we will be starting the Digestive System.
During this lesson you will be required to obtain information from the Internt, WebQuest
and your textbooks. You will also be completing your first WebQuest. A WebQuest is an
activity where most of your information will beobtained from the Internet and it has several
steps: Introduction, Tasks, Resources, Process, Evaluation and Conclusion. The address
of this WebQuest will be on your Instruction Sheet. We will be looking at the Digestive
System in detail and examining all parts of it (Mouth, Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Small
Interesting, Large Intestine and Gall Bladder). I will break the class up into 7 different
groups and each group will be assigned a part of the Digestive System. From here, you will
complete 3 worksheets, a PowerPoint presentation and create a song about your part of the
Digestive System. This lesson will last a total of 7 class periods. Day 6 and Day 7 you will
then present to the class your presentation and song. When you go to the WebQuest,
you will see in detail what you will be accomplishing on this journey over the next seven days.
When you are creating your presentation please make sure you save it to a CD-ROM
(I will be handing these out and collecting them at the end of Day 7). When I am assigning
groups, I will be designating one person to be the group leader. The group leader will be
responsible for collecting everyone's worksheets and the CD-ROM and then giving them
to me. If you need help at any point, please feel free to ask me.
Assign Groups- (3 minutes) During this time, I will assign the group leader and groups.
Walk to the Computer Lab- (2 minutes)
Students will begin working on their project- (28 minutes) The class will begin working on
their projects. I will pass out the instructions sheet and the worksheets (# 1 and # 2).
They will go to the WebQuest and read about the project as well. They will then begin working
on the worksheets and creating a song. I will be walking around and answering any questions
they may have.
Wrap-up Day 1- (2 minutes) Finish up what they are doing, turn off computers and ask
questions if that they may have.
Day 2:
Walk to computer lab- (2 minutes)
Students will work on their project- (38 minutes) They will finish up what they did not
get to on Day 1. During this time, I will walk around the classroom and answer any questions
they may have. I will also be observing.
Wrap-up Day 2- (5 minutes) They will finish up what they are doing, turn off computers
and ask any questions that they may have.
Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5:
Walk to the computer lab- (2 minutes)
Students will work on their project- (38 minutes) They will begin the next part of the project
on Day 3 and continue this on Day 4 and 5. They will perform research on their group's part
of the Digestive System that they were assigned. They will complete Worksheet # 3 and begin
working on their PowerPoint presentations. During this time, I will walk around the classroom
and answer any questions they may have. I will also be observing.
Wrap-up- (5 minutes) They will finish up what they are doing, save their PowerPoint presentation
and ask any questions that they may have.
Day 6:
Students will present- (45 minutes) Each group will have 7 minutes to present their song
and Microsoft PowerPoint presentation to their class. The class can ask the group questions
at the end of their presentation. I will be grading them using my Rubric on their creativity
and presentations.
Day 7:
Students will finish presenting- (20 minutes) The remaining groups will present. The class
can ask the group questions at the end of their presentation. I will be grading them using
my Rubric on their creativity and presentations.
Wrap-up of Lesson Plan- (25 minutes) I will collect all worksheets, CD-ROM's and
answer any questions. During this time, I will also get their feedback and go over what
we will be covering during out next class. I will ask them if they enjoyed doing the project,
their dislikes and likes. I will also have them fill out evaluation sheets.
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Supplemental Materials:
Worksheets: Instruction Sheet, Worksheet # 1 (Digestive Diagram),
Worksheet # 2 (Digestive Story), Worksheet # 4 (Digestive System Questions)
and Worksheet # 5 (Evaluation).
Click here to view the Instruction Sheet and Worksheets
In addition to the worksheets, they will use my WebQuest, the Internet sites that I listed
above and their textbooks.
They will also use a CD-ROM to save their presentation.
Evaluation of Students:
I will be evaluating students off of my Rubric that I created. I will be looking at how
well they worked with their groups, if they managed their time well, if their Microsoft
PowerPoint presentation contained all the information that was required, if they followed
the instructions, how creative they were in creating the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation
and their group's song, if they completed all worksheets that were
required and lastly if they meet all of the requirements.
Points
| Criteria |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
Team Work |
All students in group worked together great. Everyone helped participate with looking up information on the Internet, answering questions and designing the PowerPoint Presentation. | All students in group worked together well. Everyone helped participate with looking up information on the Internet, answering questions and designing the PowerPoint Presentation. | Some students in group worked together. Some helped participate with looking up information on the Internet, answering questions and designing the PowerPoint Presentation. | Group did not work well, did not participate with looking up information on the Internet, answering questions or did not design a PowerPoint Presentation. |
Time Management |
Completed project in time allotted. Managed time well in looking up information, creating a PowerPoint presentation, completing worksheets and creating a group song. | Completed project in time allotted. Somewhat managed time in looking up information, creating a PowerPoint presentation, completing worksheets and creating a group song. | Completed project in time allotted. Did not manage time very well with looking up information, creating a PowerPoint presentation, completing worksheets and creating a group song. | Did not complete project in time allotment. Did not look up information on the Internet, did not complete a PowerPoint presentation and did not complete worksheets or create a song. |
PowerPoint Presentation |
Contained 5 slides. All information is accurate and the slides contained all information that was required. | Contained 4 to 5 slides. All information was accurate and the slides contained information that was required. | Contained less than 4 slides. Information was somewhat accurate and the slides contained some of the information that was required. | Contained only one slide or did not contain any slides at all. Information was not accurate and did not contain the information that was required. |
| Following Instructions | Followed all instructions, both verbal and written directions. | Followed some of the instructions, both written and verbal directions. | Followed only one set of instructions either written or verbal directions. | Did not follow instructions. |
Creativity |
Very creative in creating group song and Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. | Some creativity in creating group song and Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. | Some creativity in creating group song and/or Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. | No creativity at all in creating group song and/or Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. |
| Worksheets | Completed all worksheets and answered all questions. | Completed all worksheets but did not answer all questions. | Only completed one worksheet and did not answer all questions. | Did not complete the worksheets or answer any questions. |
| Requirements | Group went above and beyond. Meet all requirements. | Meet all requirements. | Meet some of the requirements. | Did not meet any requirements. |
/21 Points
17- 21 points= A, 11-16 points= B, 6-10 points= C, 1-5 points= D, 0 points= F
Evaluation of the Lesson:
To judge if this lesson plan was successful, I will look at several things. I will look
at the Evaluation and worksheets that they completed. How well they did on their
worksheets using the resources I provided to them. If their Microsoft PowerPoint
presentations contained the correct information and I will take into account their
nonverbal responses when I presented them with the lesson. I am going to also
look at the amount of time allotted for them to complete the project (as a whole)
and seeif they were rushed or had too much time to complete the project. In a few
weeks we will be having a test on the Digestive System. I will take their scores into
consideration as well. At the end of each Day, I am also asking them to provide
feedback. I will listen to their responses and take their feedback that they provided
me into consideration.
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