Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!
Unit Five, Story 1
SCIENCE
Recognize that animals obtain their food by eating plants or other animals. (3.3.2)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Distinguish between conflict and cooperation within group interactions as represented by pictures. (3.6.2)
Materials
Projector Chart Paper Markers/Crayons
Materials
Reading Textbook Index cards with scenarios
Activity
Display website on projector to explain how a food chain works. Guide students as they build a food chain using the site. Once students have an understanding of the concept, students could create a food chain of their own using the example on the second website.
Activity
Reread story with students. Have students identify the conflict presented in the story and how the chicks worked cooperatively to solve the problem. Provide scenarios for students to roleplay problem/solution using cooperation with one another.
Websites http://ecokids.earthday.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/fr ogs/chain_reaction/index.cfm# http://www.woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/fooodchains.htm# chains
Mole and the Baby Bird
Unit Five, Story 2
SCIENCE
Recognize that objects have observable properties that can change over time. (12.1)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Classify needs and wants using pictures of common items. (3.6.1)
Materials
Science Textbook WB page 237 & 238
Materials
Old Magazines Construction Paper Scissors Glue
Activity
Explore Activity- Science TE pg. E5. Read and discuss pages E 6-9. Have children retell the lesson by filling in the blanks on the web. (TEpg. E9) Teach students the song on the website using the projector. A short matter quiz follows the song. Complete WB pages 237 & 238.
Activity
Introduce lesson by asking students to identify moles wants in the story to what the little bird needed. Discuss the difference between a need and a want. Display pictures of common items. Ask students if they are a need or a want. See website for a lesson plan on teaching needs and wants. Have students select items out of magazines and categorize them as a need or want.
Websites
http://www.vtaide.com/png/matter.htm
Websites
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/builderv03/lptools/lpsh ared/lpdisplay.asp?Session_Stamp=&LPID=
Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery
Unit Five, Story 3
SCIENCE
Compare objects according to weight, length, and size. (1.12.1)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Identify the geographic location of the United States and Tennessee on a globe and map. (1.3.02)
Materials Large Ziploc Bag Sorting Sheet Items to Sort
Materials Globe Map Crayons TN Facts- Reading TE Activity
Display first website about Tennessee on the projector for students to view. Using the Tennessee facts that correlate with the story, provide students with a map of the United States. Have students locate Tennessee on their map and shade it in. Students can list 2 facts from the lesson on their maps.
Activity
Provide a large zip lock bag of items for students to use in a center activity. Have students sort the items according to observable properties. Possibilities: Smooth/Rough Hard/Soft Light/Heavy Size
Websites
http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/geography/e http://www.50states.com/tools/usamap.htm
Simple Machines
Unit Five, Story 4
SCIENCE
Distinguish between solids and liquids. (1.12.1b)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Explain how tools and machines make people more productive. (3.2.5)
Materials
Water Different Shaped Containers Wood Ball
Materials
Projector Nut Cracker Screwdriver Can Opener Other Household Items
Activity
Science Textbook pages E 12-13 Science Textbook pages E 18-19 Interpret Illustrations on workbook pages 243 & 249. Guide students as they take the shape of a ball and try to change its shape. Then guide students through the Explore Activity E 17
Activity
After reading the story, display interactive website on the projector for students to see how simple machines work. Provide students with demonstrations on how we use everyday simple machines to make our lives easier.
Websites
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simplemachines/
Alexander Graham Bell
Unit Five, Story 5
SCIENCE
Recognize that objects have observable properties. (1.12.1)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Understand that the scientific discoveries and technology change the way of life for the world across time. (3.6.3)
Materials Whats In the Bag? 20 small items shirt box
Materials
Paper Pencils Crayons/Markers
Activity
Have students place 20 small items in a shirt box. Work with a partner to play "I Spy", giving clues about their object such as, I spy something soft, round, and red." Take turns with partner spying items in the shirt box.
Activity
Amazing Inventions- Center Activity- Reading TE 140 k. Have students draw a picture of their invention. HOT: Have students create an invention and describe its use.
Ben Franklin and His First Kite
Unit Five, Story 6
SCIENCE
Investigate the kinds of changes that occur when different types of matter interact. (1.13.1)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Determine how scientific and technological discoveries changed the way of life for the world across time. (3.6.6)
Materials
Pipe Cleaner for each student. Apple Construction Paper Crayons/markers
Materials
Reading TE- Standards Page (TN Facts) Magazines Chart Paper Markers/Crayons
Activity
Give each student a pipe cleaner. Ask students how they can change the shape of the pipe cleaner. Let students explore the different ways to change the shape. Point out that although the shape changed, it is still a pipe cleaner. Demonstrate the same (teacher) by cutting an apple. Read pgs. E 34-37. Have students brainstorm a list of things they eat as mixtures. Have them illustrate the items in their mixtures separately and together as a mixture.
Activity
Share Tennessee Facts with students, paying particular attention to Tennessee Attractions. Have students make a class collage of different modes of transportation.
Websites
Websites
http://classroomclipart.com/cgibin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Transportation
