Science_McStay08

(Rubric Attached) 1. **Grade Level:** 2 2. **Objectives:** a. Explore the question, **“How are some rocks the same?”** by observing and comparing several different kinds of rocks. b. Identify and describe different kinds of rocks by sorting, comparing, and observing their properties. c. Record observations in words or drawings in science notebooks. d. Work in small groups to sort rocks and answer question. 3. **Assessment Criteria and Instrument:** Students will be evaluated on how accurately they sort rocks according to properties. I will use an observational checklist as an informal assessment and a rubric as a summative assessment when grading the observations in the students' science notebooks. 4. **An Analysis of the Data:** It is very obvious that students do not know how to record observations. It appears that they have most likley have never engaged in a sorting activity as well. Students' observations were minimal, however, they were very interested in the activity as they were doing it. 5. **A sample of student work:** High Performer
 * Content of Lesson:** Sorting River Rocks

Low Performer 6. **Recommendations for future instruction for the entire class:** Students need a mini-lesson on recording observations. Students should be told that all great scientists record their observations.

7. **Recommendations for future instruction for students sampled:**
 * ( High performer)** Student was able to sort rocks by a variety of properties. Student needs to be shown the importance of recording observations.
 * (Low performer)** Student did not represent his sorting in his science notebook. Student needs a mini-lesson on how to record findings and observations.I was unable to determine how many different ways the student could sort their rocks.

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