Title of Unit

Science and Social Studies Review

Grade Level

3rd

Stage 1 Identify Desired Results

Students will understand that: Different organisms live in different areas of Georgia. Organisms include all living things such as plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms. The Earth is composed of mineral elements. There are three basic types of soil, each with different characteristics. Fossils are formed in different ways. Energy is produced in different ways. Heat energy is transferred in many different ways. Some common objects are attracted to magnets because they have iron or steel in them. Magnets have different strengths. There are harmful effects of pollution and identify various ways to protect the environment from pollution. Some source of energy is needed for all organisms to stay alive and grow. The influence of Greek architecture, law, and the Olympic Games on the present. The ancient Athenians idea that a community should choose its own leaders. How famous Americans overcame social barriers, restrictions, and obstacales. The United States has major rivers and mountain ranges. The environment were historical figures were raised had an impact on them. Why there is a separation of power between branches of government and levels of government. Governments provide certain types of goods and services.

Science Standards: S3L1, S3E1, S3E2, S3P1, S3P2, S3L2, S4L1 Social Studies Standards: SS3H1, SS3H2, SS3G1, SS3G2, SSCG1, SSCG2, SSE1, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4 Note: This is a review plan that can be modified. The standards listed above cover the Richmond County curriculum maps for science and social studies for the entire year. All of the standards were not used for this particular review session.

Essential Questions
Overarching Questions: Topical Questions:

How do changes in a habitat affect the organisms living there? How do wind and water change rocks and soil over time? What information about the original organism did you gain from observing a fossil? What is the difference between heat and temperature? Why do magnets attract and repel one another? How does conservation protect our environment? What are the roles of the producers, consumers, and decomposers in the community? What is a good? Give examples. What is a service? Give examples. How many regions does Georgia have and

What is a habitat? What are minerals? What are rocks? Where are fossils most likely to be found? How is heat energy produced? What common objects are attracted to magnets? What state do you live in? Who runs your state government? What are the three branches of government? What is a budget? What is an Ethnic Group?

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Stage 2 Assessment Evidence

Performance Task(s) Be sure to indicate: Goal: My goal is to introduce the students to a new method of review using Promethean Board and Activote technology. Role: My role is that of a media specialist. Audience: The audience is Ms. Pigees 3rd grade class. Situation: I collaborated with Ms. Pigee to discover a method to enhance the review sessions that she has with her students at the end of each school day. According to past CRCT scores, science and social studies were the lowest scoring areas. I decided to concentrate on those two subjects for this review. Ms. Pigee informed me that her students like the Jeopardy PowerPoint game that she uses for review but she wants to use Promethean Board and Activote technology to do the game instead. I downloaded a Jeopardy game template from PrometheanPlanet.com and I will modify it for use in Ms. Pigees classroom. Product Performance and Purpose: I will need a Promethean Board and a set of Activotes. The game will need to be able to display votes (answers) and voting results. The game will have to be engaging enough to keep the students interested. Standards and Criteria for Success: In order to ensure success I will need A working Promethean Board and Activotes Assistance from the teacher Questions that keep the children interested A method of tracking results

Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences

WHERETO I will be designing my lesson plans using the WHERETO strategy. The letters in the WHERETO strategy helps to make sure that key considerations are followed. W---Where plan is headed and Why. H---Hook students and Hold their attention. E---Equip students with what they need. R---Provide students with opportunities to Rethink, Reflect, and Revise. E---Give opportunities to Evaluate progress and self-assess. T---Be Tailored to reflect individualism. O---Be Organized to ensure deep understanding. The letters showing the WHERETO strategy will be listed throughout my plan. Note: Evaluate will be listed as E-2.

Session 1

Observation I will observe a review session given be the teacher and collaborate with her on developing a lesson plan tailored to her students. 1. How can I get the kids interested in reviewing science and social studies? (H) 2. The lesson plan needs to be designed to increase students interest in science in order to help boost CRCT scores. (W) 3. I was informed by the teacher how much the students love Jeopardy when played using a PowerPoint presentation. I will let the students play Jeopardy using the Promethean Board and Activotes. (T) 4. The teacher has a working Promethean board and working Activotes already available. (E) 5. I will organize the game in a format that the students are familiar with. (O) Related Misconceptions: The use of technology does not make a difference in how students learn. Students are apprehensive when it comes to learning new things.

Session 2 Science and Social Studies Review I will use Promethean Board and Activote technology to play the Jeopardy game that I modified with questions designed from observing a classroom review session. 1. I will start by checking to see if the Promethean Board and the Activotes are in proper working order. (E) 2. I will use the evaluation feature available with Activspire technology to show the students the results of each question answered. (E-2) 3. The graphs developed by the evaluation feature will allow students to see instant results and reflect on what they answered wrong. (R) The results will be anonymous so that the students will not be embarrassed. 4. I will allow each student a chance to pick a question for the class so that they can all be involved. (H),(T) 5. I will allow the teacher to add comments and corrections if needed. (E), (R).

Notes to the Instructor

This Jeopardy template can be modified for all subjects.