Choose a grade level and a scientific concept appropriate for that level.
• Plan a science experiment to explore this concept. In your paper, address the following
points:
o List the equipment and materials to be included in the science kit.
o Explain what safety precautions are needed.
o Outline the step-by-step procedures for the experiment.
o Determine methods you can use to monitor student performance.
o Select an appropriate assessment for this lesson.
o Suggest opportunities for cross-disciplinary learning as a result of the experiment.
For example, you can have students draw the results of their experiment (art) or
research and write about other aspects of the subject (language arts).
I was thinking maybe chosing 1st grade and language arts. Or should I go with a highter grade?
I think first grade is an excellent grade for your project. :-)
But -- your instructions tell you to choose a scientific concept.
Check these two sites for dozens of scientific concepts taught in first grade.
After you've chosen a concept to present, then you can continue to follow the directions for this assignment.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_1st_science.htm
http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/cc/Science/1stGrade/1stSciTofC.html
why don't you get a life and do your own home work you little kid.
For a first-grade level and a scientific concept appropriate for that level, we can choose the concept of "Magnetism." This is a topic that can be explored through a simple and hands-on experiment.
Experiment: Investigating Magnetism
1. Equipment and Materials:
- Magnetic materials (e.g., magnets, magnetic objects like paperclips)
- Non-magnetic materials (e.g., wooden objects, plastic objects)
- Various objects from around the classroom (e.g., crayons, erasers, markers)
- Worksheet or chart to record observations
2. Safety precautions:
- Ensure that there are no small magnetic objects that can be swallowed.
- Remind students not to put magnets near electronic devices or credit cards.
3. Step-by-step procedures:
a. Begin by engaging the students in a discussion about magnets and magnetism. Ask questions like "What do you know about magnets?" and "What objects do you think magnets can attract?"
b. Show various objects to the students and have them predict whether each object is magnetic or non-magnetic. Encourage them to make their predictions based on their prior knowledge.
c. Provide each student with a magnet and a set of objects. Instruct them to experiment by testing each object to see if it is attracted to the magnet or not. They can place the objects near the magnet and observe if there is any attraction or repulsion. Encourage them to record their observations.
d. After students have tested all the objects, gather them together and discuss their findings. Ask questions to deepen their understanding, such as "What objects were attracted to the magnet?" and "Were there any surprises in your results?"
e. Finally, wrap up the experiment by having students reflect on what they have learned and draw or write about their findings.
4. Monitoring student performance:
- Observe students as they perform the experiment, noting their engagement and understanding.
- Ask probing questions during the discussion to gauge their comprehension.
- Review the students' recorded observations to assess their ability to identify magnetic and non-magnetic objects.
5. Assessment:
- One suitable assessment for this lesson is to have students illustrate or write about what magnetism means to them. They can create a picture or write a short story using their new knowledge.
6. Cross-disciplinary opportunities:
- Language Arts: Students can write a persuasive letter to a friend, convincing them of the usefulness of magnets, or they can use descriptive language to explain the properties of different magnetic objects.
- Art: Students can create a visual representation of how magnets work using different mediums.
- Mathematics: Students can measure the strength of attraction for different objects by using a scale or comparing the distance of attraction.
Remember to adapt this experiment to suit the specific needs and abilities of your first-grade students.