Grade 4
Content
The general formatting of science textbooks provides chapters consisting of highlighted vocabulary terms, headings and sections that organize important sub-topics, and various images and graphic organizers to help students visualize concepts. At the end of each chapter, the main idea is summarized, along with a few key supporting details. Comprehension questions are usually in various formats such as short responses, multiple choice, cloze reading/fill-in-the-blank, and/or drawing diagrams to show categorization, cause-and-effect, sequence, etc.
For English Language Learners and students with needs, supplemental materials can be provided in forms of visual aids and tangible props to assist in comprehension.
Delivery
For English Language Learners and students with needs, supplemental materials can be provided in forms of visual aids and tangible props to assist in comprehension.
Delivery
Lesson will begin with demonstration to catch students' attention and engagement as well as lead into activation of background knowledge. Students will be in a seating arrangement of homogeneous groups of four based on readiness and ability. Each group will be provided with sample rocks to examine and discuss similarities and differences that they observe. There will be a whole-class discussion to share their observations before the introduction to the chapter and lessons.
Students will see videos of different types of rock formations around the world to help them make real-world connections. Learning activities will consist of students using pictures and cards to help them categorize and identify the classification of rocks to further reinforce their learning.
Students will see videos of different types of rock formations around the world to help them make real-world connections. Learning activities will consist of students using pictures and cards to help them categorize and identify the classification of rocks to further reinforce their learning.
Assessment
Objective: By the end of the unit, students will demonstrate understanding of the rock cycle and the differences of the characteristics between metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous rocks through:
- Tier 1 (Beginner) -
- completion of a chart comparing the characteristics of three different types of rocks, completion of labeling the types of rock to the correct process in a rock cycle diagram, and a score of at least 70% on a vocabulary quiz consisting of matching questions of terms and its definitions
- Tier 2 (Intermediate) -
- completion of a Venn diagram comparing the similarities and differences between three types of rocks, completion of labeling the types of rock and the correct processes in a rock cycle diagram, and a score of at least 80% on a vocabulary quiz consisting of multiple choice/true-false questions
- Tier 3 (Advanced) -
- completion of a Venn diagram comparing the similarities and differences between three types of rocks, completion of labeling the types of rock and the correct processes in a rock cycle diagram with a short response regarding the similarities between recycling and a rock cycle, and a score of at least 90% on a vocabulary quiz consisting of fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice questions
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