Social Studies / SCIENCE

Week of: 2/23 - 2/27/15

Monday
Social Studies ~
Lesson 5; Solving Problems
Assessment
1). Review the 4 steps to solving a problem and act
each one of them out. Give a scenario to two
volunteers to model how to solve their problem using
the 4 steps.
2). Introduce and model how to complete the "My
Four Steps Book". Explain that this will be done
independently so students can show what they have
learned during the unit.
3). Students complete the first 2 pages of "My Four
Steps Book" as an assessment.

Teachers: Akers
Tuesday
Science ~
Animals; Birds
1). Review what animals need to survive.
2). Watch United Streaming Video on birds.
3). Review animal graph and add birds to one of the
columns. Add at least 3 facts (learned from the
video) about birds to the animal graph.
4). Complete bird journal page.

Wednesday
Social Studies ~
Lesson 5; Solving Problems
Assessment
1). Review the 4 steps to solving a problem and act
each one of them out. Give a scenario to two
volunteers to model how to solve their problem using
the 4 steps.
2). Review how to complete the "My Four Steps
Book".
3). Students complete the last 2 pages of "My Four
Steps Book".

Thursday
Science ~
Animals; Fish
1). Review what animals need to survive.
2). Watch United Streaming Video on fish.
3). Review animal graph and add fish to one of the
columns. Add at least 3 facts (learned from the
video) about fish to the animal graph.
4). Complete fish journal page.

Formative: observation

Formative: choral response

Formative: observation

Formative: observation

Summative: solving problems assessment book

Summative: completion journal page

Summative: solving problems assessment book

Summative: completion of journal page

Learning Goal: I can do my best on a test.

Learning Goal: I can identify the

characteristics of birds.

Learning Goal: I can do my best on a test.

Learning Goal: I can identify the

characteristics of fish.

Objectives / GLCE:
L.OL.00.11 Identify that living things have basic needs.
S.IA.00.12 Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation.
S.IA.00.14 Develop strategies for information gathering (ask an expert, use a book, make observations, conduct simple investigations, and watch a video).
S.RS.00.11 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities.
K C5.0.1 Describe situations in which they demonstrated self-discipline and individual responsibility (e.g., caring for a pet, completing chores, following school rules, working in a group, taking turns).
K C2.0.2 Explain why people do not have the right to do whatever they want (e.g., to promote fairness, ensure the common good, maintain safety).
K P3.1.1 Identify classroom issues.