donnelly_Science+Lesson




 * GRADE**: 5th


 * CONTENT**: This lesson dealt with practicing microscope skills using various black-and-white and colored printed materials.

Students will: 
 * OBJECTIVES**:
 * 1) Explore the question, “How are the printed materials alike and how do they differ?”
 * 2) Apply their beginning knowledge of the microscope to observe various printed material.
 * 3) Record accurate observations in words and/or drawings.
 * 4) Compare and contrast the print materials during small group and whole class discussion.
 * 5) Summarize their findings during a quick write.


 * ASSESSMENT CRITERIA & INSTRUMENT:**


 * SAMPLE OF STUDENT WORK:**

RICHARD He was not able to complete all the microscope skills I had hoped the students would be able to do by the end of the lesson. He also did not look at a variety of materials. He did note observations, but only included two things. He also did not use details, examples, or comparisons. He did not participate in the class discussion. I think this student needs to better understand his responsibilty for his own knowledge.
 * ANAYLSIS**:

DEVIN S He completed each task very successfully. On his notes, I noticed he had erased the word green. I suspect he did this after our class discussion. I wrote him a note that indicated it was unnecessary to erase his observations. It would have been more beneficial to take a second look to confirm or disprove the observations. My only recommendation for this student would be to teach him to be confident about his observations.


 * RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CLASS**: The students would benefit from more practice using the microscopes to improve their skills. They would also benefit from practicing how to take detailed notes during science lessons.

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