Science+Inquiry

1. Using Science Inquiry Tools 2. Observe and Compare a Plant and Animal Cell

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Using Science Inquiry Tools

Science, Grade 5

Objective: Students will read pages 6 and 7 of Lesson 1 as a class in order to explain how science inquiry tools are used.

INTASC Standards: #2, #5, #8

NJCCC Standards: 5.1.P.B.2, 5.1.P.B.3

Materials: HSP NJ Science Textbook

Activities: group discussion
 * 1) Introduction – Student Driven whole class lesson – Yesterday we explored our textbook to check out what resources we have and what our textbook really contains. Now, as we begin this lesson, I want to discuss quickly how to read our textbook to get the most information out of it.
 * 2) How do we read a textbook? –
 * 3) Read title page
 * 4) Flip through chapter – reading titles, subtitles, pictures, captions, etc.
 * 5) Notice page 13 Essential Question. At the end of each lesson, they tell you what you should have learned.
 * 6) Let’s turn to page 6. Today we are going to read page 6 and 7 as a class to explore how scientists use specific tools.
 * 7) Read through two pages and stop periodically to dissect the text. Also, describe tools with uses that students may be a bit more familiar with.
 * 8) Thermometer – to measure temperature outside, when we are sick, etc
 * 9) Dropper – to take medicine when we are babies
 * 10) Tape measure – sewing, measuring items that are not flat
 * 11) Spring scale – measuring bales of hay or fruit at the food store
 * 12) Ruler – measure items and things in math
 * 13) Measuring cup – baking, cooking, etc
 * 14) Forceps – tweezers to take out splinters or to pick up very small items
 * 15) Hand lens – small magnifying glass, read the newspaper, make small items appear larger

Differentiation: address individual differences Assessment: how do you know you were successful?
 * Relate to students and encourage them to share their experiences using these types of tools.
 * Lesson 1 recommends a 3 day pacing speed. If students participate in conversation and demonstrate a beginning understanding of the tools, the lesson was successful. In following lessons, students will need to define vocabulary in their own words and identify main idea and details of the lessons and chapter. From those assignments I will also be able to tell whether this lesson was successful.