Science Lesson Plans

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Science Lesson Plans

• PBL UNIT

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Note About Science Lesson Plans

• The following lesson plans have been created so
  that they can be adapted to fit any time frame.
  The lesson plans can be used for one week or can
  be spread out over a several week period. The
  lesson plans are designed to be used during the
  traditional days of the Unit.

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Lesson PlansLesson Plan 1

• Lesson 1
• Subject Science
• Grade Level 8th Grade
• Theme Mosquitoes and the problems associated
  with them.
• QCCs
• 1. Use process skills of observing, classifying,
  communicating, measuring, predicting, inferring,
  identifying, and manipulating variables. Also
  use skills of recording, analyzing and
  operationally defining, formulating models,
  experimenting, constructing hypotheses and
  drawing conclusions.

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Lesson Plan 1 (continued)

• QCCs.
• 2. Selects and uses multiple types of print and
  nonprint sources for information on science
  concepts.
• 3.. Recognizes the effects human beings have on
  pollution and the environment.

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Lesson Plan 1 (continued)

• Lesson Objectives
• 1. Develop group work skills
• 2. Become proficient with the use of a wide
  range of research materials.
• 3. Become proficient with the use of PowerPoint
  software.
• 4. Become proficient in public speaking.

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Lesson Plan 1 (continued)

• Learner Outcomes
• 1. The students will be able to work effectively
  within groups.
• 2. The students will be able to use a variety of
  resources for the purpose of research.
• 3. The students will be able to effectively
  communicate their results with other members of
  the class.
• 4. The students will be able to use PowerPoint
  software in an effective manner.

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Lesson Plan 1 (continued)

• Assessment
• Each group will come up with their own set of
  solutions to the New York City mosquito problem.
  Each group will design and develop a brief
  PowerPoint presentation that will be presented to
  the class. Within the presentation the students
  will be graded on the following
• 1. Clarity of their presentation.
• 2. Are their solutions practical and
  applicable.

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Lesson Plan 1 (continued)

• Introduction
• 1.) The first part of the lesson consists of a
  brainstorming activtiy in which the students will
  be divided up into groups of 4-6 and asked to
  generate ideas as to what the answer to the
  following questions are
• 1. What are some different types of mosquitoes
  and problems associated with them?
• 2. What types of habitats do mosquitoes live
  and thrive in?
• 3. What are some different ways in which to
  control mosquitoes?

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Lesson Plan 1 (continued)

• Procedures
• 1.) Next the students will be asked to perform
  research within their groups on the different
  types of mosquitoes, life cycles, diseases
  associated with mosquitoes, methods of control,
  and habitats of mosquitoes. (they will be asked
  to utilize the internet, magazines, journals,
  CD-ROMs, encyclopedias, etc. to find the
  information for their research).
• 2.) The students will then be asked to determine
  what type(s) of mosquitoes were involved in the
  NYC case, disease(s) caused, and solutions to the
  problem.

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Lesson Plan 1 (continued)

• Closure
• 1.) The final activity for this lesson will
  involve the students within their groups creating
  their own original solutions to the NYC case
  within the following criteria
• 1. Their solutions have to be practical and
  useable.
• 2. They cannot copy the solutions used in the
  actual case.
• 2.) The groups will create a brief PowerPoint
  presentation, presenting their results to the
  class. The presentation must be clearly done and
  presented in a professional manner.

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Lesson Plan 1 (continued)

• Materials/Resources
• 1. PowerPoint software
• 2. Science magazines and journals
• 3. Science CD-ROMs
• 4.. Internet software

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Lesson Plan 2

• Lesson 2
• Subject Science
• Grade Level 8th Grade
• Theme Mosquito Types/Lifecycles/Structures
• QCCs
• 1. Use process skills of observing, classifying,
  communicating, measuring, predicting, inferring,
  identifying, and manipulating variables. Also
  use skills of recording, analyzing and
  operationally defining, formulating models,
  experimenting, constructing hypotheses and
  drawing conclusions.

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Lesson Plan 2 (continued)

• QCCs.
• 2. Selects and uses multiple types of print and
  nonprint sources for information on science
  concepts.

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Lesson Plan 2 (continued)

• Lesson Objectives
• 1. Develop laboratory skills.
• 2. Become proficient with laboratory equipment.
• 3. Develop experimental skills and knowledge
• 4. Become proficient in public speaking..

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Lesson Plan 2 (continued)

• Learner Outcomes
• 1. The students will be able to identify the
  different phases of the mosquito lifecycle
• 2. The students will be able to identify the
  major structures of mosquitoes.
• 3. The students will be able to identify the
  different types of mosquitoes.
• 4. The students will be able to effectively
  communicate their results with other members of
  the class.

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Lesson Plan 2 (continued)

• Assessment
• The students will perform a mosquito collection
  if possible in which they will have to give the
  common and scientific name of each mosquito along
  with the habitats they live in. If the collection
  is not able to be done then they will have to be
  able to identify the different types of
  mosquitoes through visual means (actual samples,
  pictures, etc.) The collection will be graded on
  the correctness of the information and visual
  clarity (is the collection easy to follow and are
  the words easy to read.) The students will also
  be asked to write a brief report that includes
  the different types of mosquitoes, major
  structures and functions, different stages of the
  life cycle, and what takes place during each
  stage.

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Lesson Plan 2 (continued)

• Introduction
• 1.) The students will be asked to discuss what
  are some different types of mosquitoes they know
  of (they can use the information from the
  brainstorming activity in lesson 1).
• 2.) After this the teacher will present some
  type of visual presentation (PowerPoint, video,
  slide show, etc.) and discuss with the class what
  the major types of mosquitoes are, their
  structures, and life cycles..

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Lesson Plan 2 (continued)

• Procedures
• 1.) The students will either be asked to,
  depending on which activity is possible, perform
  a mosquito collection and identify common name,
  scientific name, habitat of each mosquito, and
  the identify the major structures or the students
  will be asked to perform the same tasks from
  samples provided for by the teacher.
• 2.) The students will be asked to either perform
  a lab experiment that allows the students to
  observe the different stages of the mosquito life
  cycle or view a video/multi-media program that
  outlines the different stages of the mosquito
  life cycle. The class will then discuss what
  they have recorded/learned.

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Lesson Plan 2 (continued)

• Closure
• 1.) The final activity for this lesson will
  consist of the students being asked to prepare a
  brief report about the different(major) types of
  mosquitoes, their major structures and their
  functions, the different stages of the life
  cycle, and what takes place during each stage.
  The students can utilize any resource at their
  disposal (internet, books, magazines, journals,
  multi-media programs, etc. to do the research for
  the paper) the report needs to include
  information gathered from their collections and
  experiments. The paper needs to be clearly
  written, the information needs to be accurate,
  and the points listed above need to be covered.

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Lesson Plan 2 (continued)

• Materials/Resources
• 1. Science magazines and journals
• 2. Science CD-ROMs
• 3.. Internet software
• 4. Mosquito specimens (if needed)
• 5. Microscopes (for viewing structures)

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Lesson Plan 3

• Lesson 3
• Subject Science
• Grade Level 8th Grade
• Theme Mosquitoes and methods of control
  (consequences of environmental, etc.).
• QCCs
• 1. Use process skills of observing, classifying,
  communicating, measuring, predicting, inferring,
  identifying, and manipulating variables. Also
  use skills of recording, analyzing and
  operationally defining, formulating models,
  experimenting, constructing hypotheses and
  drawing conclusions.

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Lesson Plan 3 (continued)

• QCCs
• 2. Selects and uses multiple types of print and
  nonprint sources for information on science
  concepts.
• 3.. Recognizes the effects human beings have on
  pollution and the environment.

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Lesson Plan 3 (continued)

• Lesson Objectives
• 1. Develop group work skills
• 2. Become proficient with the use of a wide
  range of research materials.
• 3. Become proficient with the use of PowerPoint
  software.
• 4. Become proficient in public speaking.
• 5. Develop interviewing skills.

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Lesson Plan 3 (continued)

• Learner Outcomes
• 1. The students will be able to identify the
  different types of methods used to control
  mosquitoes.
• 2. The students will be able to identify the
  effects that each method of control has on the
  surrounding environment and population. (health,
  etc.)
• 3. The students will be able to effectively
  communicate their results with other members of
  the class.

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Lesson Plan 3 (continued)

• Assessment
• The students will be assessed through their group
  presentations. The presentations will be graded
  on the correctness of their information, clarity
  of the presentation, the quality of their visual
  aid portion of the presentation, and
  participation within the group.

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Lesson Plan 3 (continued)

• Introduction
• 1.) The students will be divided into groups of
  4-6 and will be asked to brainstorm about the
  different types of control methods associated
  with mosquitoes, what the different effects each
  of these has on the surrounding environment and
  population. The results will be discussed with
  the class.

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Lesson Plan 3 (continued)

• Procedures
• 1.) The class will be involved in a discussion
  in which the teacher will present the class with
  different methods of control and engage the
  students in discussions about each one
  (effectiveness of each, environmental effects,
  human effects, etc.).
• 2.) The groups will be asked to perform research
  on a method of control of their choice, utilizing
  multi-media software, the internet, journals and
  magazines, textbooks, videos, interviews with a
  professional about their topics (required), etc.

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Lesson Plan 3 (continued)

• Closure
• 1.) The students will be asked to design a
  presentation on a method of control of their
  choice. The presentation must include some form
  of a visual aid (PowerPoint presentation,
  backboard, etc.) and each member of the group
  must participate in the presentation. The
  presentations will be presented to the class.
• 2.) The class will then have a closing class
  discussion that will allow them to address any
  issues or questions they may have about the
  different methods of control.

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Lesson Plan 3 (continued)

• Materials/Resources
• 1. PowerPoint Software
• 2. Internet Software
• 3. Magazines/Journals/Newspaper Articles
• 4. Multi-Media Software