S+4.2.1+Lesson+1

= LESSON PLAN = created by:Wendy Robinson & Marilyn Lunceford

__Core Objective/Standard__:
4. Life Science 2. Observe how living things change and depend upon their environment to satisfy their basic needs.

__Student learning objective__:
1. Make observations of living things and their environment using the five senses.

__Materials needed__:
Book on the 5 Senses Magnifying glass Bag for collection Clipboard and pencil for observations Recording sheet divided into sections: Sight, Touch, Sound, Taste, Smell (add pictures) Chart paper

__Teacher (To) directions/actions/instructions__:
Read a book on the 5 senses, reviewing what each sense means (especially for ELL students)

Tell students: Today we are going to go on a observation walk. I want you to use your eyes, ears, hands, nose, and mouth to observe the environment. You have a clipboard and a recording sheet to record your observations.

__Teachers/Students (With) actions__:
Begin observation walk, choose a location to pause and ask students, "What do you see?" Have students share their observations with the group and point out where they see it. Have students draw a picture and/or write what they see on their recording sheet.

__Students (By) actions/activities students will do during lesson__:
Students continue observing and recording using all the senses.

__Assessment-these may be written, verbal, observations, etc__:
Back in class, make a chart of things observed. Compare and contrast. Which sense was easier to use in their observations? How did the use of ALL your senses help sharpen your observations? How would your observations differ if you were a plant? Can it see, hear, taste, touch, smell? What about a worm?