Sink or Float
Sink or Float
Sink or Float
3 Session: 1
Essential Question: Why do the various objects sink or float when placed in water? Throughout this lesson students will investigate the nature of things, demonstrating purposeful action that leads to inferences supported by observations (Science POS - GLE 4-1). Time Instructor Activities Learner Activities Learners will engage in the KWL chart using their background knowledge to demonstrate their current understanding of the topic of floating and sinking. Learners will have the opportunity to demonstrate their ideas and understanding of the lesson through their predictions of what they think will happen. Engage in the activity and discuss with their peers while documenting their discoveries. Discuss their findings and supporting rational to the questions both provided and asked of them by the instructors. Resources KWL charts (15 copies) Scientific observation sheets (15)
Lead students through predictions 5 min approx. 15 min Observing and assessing students as they approx. complete the experiment. Instructors will ask thought-provoking questions. Instructors will complete the lesson by explaining the method of self-evaluation, further allowing the instructors to assess each learners comprehension of the lesson.
Bowl, H2O, Ping Pong Ball, Rock, Students will then complete the self-evaluation to fairly reflect on their Paperclip, ideas and understanding of the lesson. Popsicle Stick, Cotton Ball, Ball of Clay, Sponge, Leaf, Tinfoil. Comments: Instructors will work to ensure each student is fully engaged in the task at hand. Instructors will encourage students to challenge themselves, developing a higher-level of thinking for this lesson. This will be accomplished through consistent questioning to continue a more in depth level of observation. Special Accommodations: May need to provide more detailed instructions, demonstrate and model for students who need extra support. Individuals may have a teacher scribe for the worksheet if needed. Encouragement and support will be given to write as much as they can on their own. Teachers will check in periodically with these students to monitor understanding and engagement in the activity. Assessment: Both observations and formative assessment will be the primary source used to assess the students throughout this activity. Students worksheets will be collected at the end of the lesson and will be used to help assess the students understanding. Students will also engage in selfassessment at the end of the lesson, not only to reflect on their own learning, but also as a means of demonstrating their comprehension of the lesson.
ISW Handbook for Participants Revised from Provincial Instructor Diploma Program Course 102A
ISW Handbook for Participants Revised from Provincial Instructor Diploma Program Course 102A