| Duration: |
30-35 minutes |
| Content Focus: |
Language Arts / Science |
| Description |
Students will get an introduction to the concepts involved in electricity by reading and discussing "Magic Schoolbus: Electric Storm". |
| Goal |
Students will begin to grasp concepts about electricity. |
| Objectives |
Students will....
- participate in the reading of the book.
- participate in class discussions before and after reading.
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| Standards |
Indiana Academic Standards
Language Arts
2.1.6 Read aloud fluently and accurately with appropriate changes in voice and expression.
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| Materials & Preparation |
- Copies of Magic Schoolbus: Electric Storm (1 per child)
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| Grouping |
Class discussion, individual participation |
| Procedures |
Introduction
- Ask students if they have ever been in a storm where there was lightening. Discuss feelings (fear, excitement, etc.) during that time & why.
- Tell students we are going to read a book about a trip into an electrical storm.
Sequence of Instruction
- Read the book as a class.
Closure
- Discuss the book. What did students learn? Would they like to go on a trip like that? Etc.
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| Assessment |
Did the students...
- participate in the reading of the book?
- participate in class discussions before and after reading?
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| Extensions |
N/A |
| Special Needs Adaptations |
Allow struggling students to "partner read". |
