by Johanna Widdison, Lake Ridge Elementary
Students will explore various ways to experiment with light, and create a plan for doing experiments in the classroom.
Teacher Introduction
Teacher Information
This lesson was developed as part of Utah's eMINTS Project (enhancing Utah's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies).
This project integrates cooperative learning requiring students to work in groups of two through out this project. They are to work as "Design Team Experts" and create a series of experiments for students in our class to explore and learn about light. The original pair will decide which member will be A, which member will be B.
The "A" partner will need to regroup with another "A" student ; and "B" with a "B" student. These students will then research the different web sites indicated in the "Process" section. After completing the research, A and B students reunite, and decide on a plan to present to the class. After presenting their findings our class will use the rubric found in "Evaluation" to help us decide which plan to implement. The final activity will be doing the experiments.
Learners
Students will need to know how to research on the internet and how to take notes. Being able to work with a partner is essential in completing this project. As a variety of presenting options are available, skills in using Microsoft Power Point, Publisher, or other programs will be necessary. The cooperating teacher of course has the right to select any presentation method that he or she feels will best serve the needs of their students.
Standards
This lesson is tied to
Utah State Core, Science 6th Grade, Standard 6 Objective 2 .
Students will learn how light is produced, reflected, refracted and separated into visible light of various colors. Intensity, direction and color of light will be addressed, with loss of light, angle of reflection, and reflected color. Students will also learn about refraction through various materials.
This project will help to teach communication and evaluation skills. It also involves creativity as students design a way for fellow classmates to become involved in learning about light. Good teamwork and cooperation will help to create an excellent project.