Malinda - Science CLE "Honeybees"

“Introduction to Honeybees”

Group CLE Science Lesson #1

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT INQUIRY METHOD

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Objectivesfor Science Lesson #1

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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENTINQUIRY METHOD

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Introduction

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OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS

“Tell me everything you know about honeybees.”

WRITES TOPIC WORD ON BOARD

“HONEYBEE”

PROBE students with OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS

“Tell me about where honeybees live.”

RANDOM RECORDED ANSWERS

Student one worded answers

Development

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TEACHER TRANSITIONS“Honeybees-Life Cycle” Video & Group Work

TEACHERS SETS STAGE FOR GROUP WORK

Explains group development charts

TEACHER TRANSITIONS“Honeybees-Life Cycle” Video & Group Work

TEACHERS SETS STAGE FOR GROUP WORK

Explains group development charts

STUDENT GROUP RESEARCH

Teacher guides students to web resources

TEACHER TRANSITIONS“Honeybees-Life Cycle” Video & Group Work

TEACHERS SETS STAGE FOR GROUP WORK

Explains group development charts

TEACHER SUPPORT

Walking room and asking probing students, letting students discover

STUDENT GROUP RESEARCH

Teacher guides students to web resources

TEACHER TRANSITIONS“Honeybees-Life Cycle” Video & Group Work

DIFFERENTIATED TEACHING

Teacher asks appropriate questions to reach all student levels

TEACHERS SETS STAGE FOR GROUP WORK

Explains group development charts

TEACHER SUPPORT

Walking room and asking probing students, letting students discover

STUDENT GROUP RESEARCH

Teacher guides students to web resources

TEACHER TRANSITIONS“Honeybees-Life Cycle” Video & Group Work

DIFFERENTIATED TEACHING

Teacher asks appropriate questions to reach all student levels

TEACHERS SETS STAGE FOR GROUP WORK

Explains group development charts

TEACHER SUPPORT

Walking room and asking probing students, letting students discover

STUDENT GROUP RESEARCH

Teacher guides students to web resources

TEACHER TRANSITIONS“Honeybees-Life Cycle” Video & Group Work

Closure

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STUDENTS CREATE GENERALIZATION STATEMENTS

Every group creates generalization statements that summarize the topic they researched

WHOLE CLASS SHARES

Groups present their topics to whole class

STUDENTS CREATE GENERALIZATION STATEMENTS

Every group creates generalization statements that summarize the topic they researched

WHOLE CLASS SHARES

Groups present their topics to whole class

CREATE CLASSROOM TOPIC GENERALIZATION STATEMENT

Whole class works together to create a generalization statement for entire lesson topic

STUDENTS CREATE GENERALIZATION STATEMENTS

Every group creates generalization statements that summarize the topic they researched

WHOLE CLASS SHARES

Groups present their topics to whole class

REFLECTION & CLOSURE

Teacher encourages student reflection of new ideas learned. Students interact with one another and pose questions to each other and class

CREATE CLASSROOM TOPIC GENERALIZATION STATEMENT

Whole class works together to create a generalization statement for entire lesson topic

STUDENTS CREATE GENERALIZATION STATEMENTS

Every group creates generalization statements that summarize the topic they researched

WHOLE CLASS SHARES

Groups present their topics to whole class

REFLECTION & CLOSURE

Teacher encourages student reflection of new ideas learned. Students interact with one another and pose questions to each other and class

CREATE CLASSROOM TOPIC GENERALIZATION STATEMENT

Whole class works together to create a generalization statement for entire lesson topic

STUDENTS CREATE GENERALIZATION STATEMENTS

Every group creates generalization statements that summarize the topic they researched

CONCEPT MAPSalso see examples

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Nursery WaxTemperature Hexagonal PatternHoney Pollen-StorageStorage Protection

Nest & Comb:

Honeybees utilize the nest and comb for a variety of life functions including food storage and reproduction“ ”

Generalization Statement:

Honeybees and hives are dynamic organizations where each beehas specific responsibilities and functions to ensure the survival and success of the hive“ ”

EXAMPLE CLASS GENERALIZATION STATEMENT:

“Introduction to Honeybees”

Group CLE Science Lesson #3LAUNCH-EXPLORE-SUMMARIZE INQUIRY METHOD

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Objectivesfor Science Lesson #3

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LAUNCH-EXPLORE-SUMMARIZEMETHOD

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Launch

REVIEW

Teacher reviews concept charts and generalization statements

OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS:

Teacher poses questions to further explore topic:“Can you tell us about the Caste System?”

REVIEW

Teacher reviews concept charts and generalization statements

OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS:

Teacher poses questions to further explore topic:“Can you tell us about the Caste System?”

LESSON DIRECTIONS

Teacher provides detailed instruction on “how to” execute the activity and directions for Science Stations

REVIEW

Teacher reviews concept charts and generalization statements

OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS:

Teacher poses questions to further explore topic:“Can you tell us about the Caste System?”

PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH MATERIALS

Teacher will pass out Science Activity Sheets to every student and Comb honey samples to each group for Science Station exploration

LESSON DIRECTIONS

Teacher provides detailed instruction on “how to” execute the activity and directions for Science Stations

REVIEW

Teacher reviews concept charts and generalization statements

OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS:

Teacher poses questions to further explore topic:“Can you tell us about the Caste System?”

PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH MATERIALS

Teacher will pass out Science Activity Sheets to every student and Comb honey samples to each group for Science Station exploration

LESSON DIRECTIONS

Teacher provides detailed instruction on “how to” execute the activity and directions for Science Stations

REVIEW

Teacher reviews concept charts and generalization statements

Explore

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TEACHER MONITORS BUT PROVIDES SPACE

Students will move simultaneously through four activity stations

STUDENTS WORK TO DISCOVER FOR THEMSELVES

Students experiment at Science Stations to complete Science Activity Sheets

Station #1: Computer ResearchStation #2: Comb Attribute discovery with microscopes and student

drawing of observationsStation #3: Comb magnification with Digital Blue QX microscopesStation #4: Comb measurements with measuring tape with cm,

student conversion to mm

TEACHER MONITORS BUT PROVIDES SPACE

Students will move simultaneously through four activity stations

STUDENTS WORK TO DISCOVER FOR THEMSELVES

Students experiment at Science Stations to complete Science Activity Sheets

Station #1: Computer ResearchStation #2: Comb Attribute discovery with microscopes and student

drawing of observationsStation #3: Comb magnification with Digital Blue QX microscopesStation #4: Comb measurements with measuring tape with cm,

student conversion to mm

TEACHER MONITORS & SUPPORTS

Teacher monitors student progress by moving through the room providing support, monitoring student involvement, and providing differentiated instruction.

TEACHER MONITORS BUT PROVIDES SPACE

Students will move simultaneously through four activity stations

STUDENTS WORK TO DISCOVER FOR THEMSELVES

Students experiment at Science Stations to complete Science Activity Sheets

Station #1: Computer ResearchStation #2: Comb Attribute discovery with microscopes and student

drawing of observationsStation #3: Comb magnification with Digital Blue QX microscopesStation #4: Comb measurements with measuring tape with cm,

student conversion to mm

TEACHER MONITORS & SUPPORTS

Teacher monitors student progress by moving through the room providing support, monitoring student involvement, and providing differentiated instruction.

TEACHER MONITORS BUT PROVIDES SPACE

Students will move simultaneously through four activity stations

Summarize

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WORK COMPLETION

Once Science Activity Sheets are complete teacher will focusstudent attention to whole class discussion

REFLECTION & STUDENT INPUT

Teacher will ask students what they discovered, found interesting,liked, and disliked about the activities

WORK COMPLETION

Once Science Activity Sheets are complete teacher will focusstudent attention to whole class discussion

REFLECTION & STUDENT INPUT

Teacher will ask students what they discovered, found interesting,liked, and disliked about the activities

OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS

Example: What did you think about the magnifying glass versus the microscope? What did you discover through measuring the honeycombs shapes?

WORK COMPLETION

Once Science Activity Sheets are complete teacher will focusstudent attention to whole class discussion

REFLECTION & STUDENT INPUT

Teacher will ask students what they discovered, found interesting,liked, and disliked about the activities

SUMMARIZE BIG IDEAS

Where real learning takes place! Discuss topics and have students verbally discuss observations. Encourage interactions between students

OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS

Example: What did you think about the magnifying glass versus the microscope? What did you discover through measuring the honeycombs shapes?

WORK COMPLETION

Once Science Activity Sheets are complete teacher will focusstudent attention to whole class discussion

REFLECTION & STUDENT INPUT

Teacher will ask students what they discovered, found interesting,liked, and disliked about the activities

SUMMARIZE BIG IDEAS

Where real learning takes place! Discuss topics and have students verbally discuss observations. Encourage interactions between students

OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS

Example: What did you think about the magnifying glass versus the microscope? What did you discover through measuring the honeycombs shapes?

WORK COMPLETION

Once Science Activity Sheets are complete teacher will focusstudent attention to whole class discussion

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