Science Lesson Plan Form

Name/s: Chantrisse Parks

Topic:
Purpose:

Behavioral
Objectives:
From BFTS or
GPS/CCGPS

Grade: 5th

Earth, Space, and Environmental Science :

Volcano
The purpose of this activity is to show students how volcanos
erupt and inform them on how this process occurs and that
volcanos are Earths inner core cooling vents
Standard: S5E1. Students will identify surface features of the
Earth caused by constructive and
Destructive processes.
a. Identify surface features caused by constructive processes.
Deposition (Deltas, sand dunes, etc.)
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Faults
b. Identify and find examples of surface features caused by
destructive processes.
Erosion (waterrivers and oceans, wind)
Weathering
Impact of organisms
Earthquake
Volcano
Indicator/Element:

Teacher
Preparation:
Study: Where will
you gather
information about
the material or
topic?

Books: Volcano! Fun Facts About Volcanos

By: Robert L. Cameron
Internet sites: www.weatherwizkids.com
www.discoveryeducation.com

Other:
Questions: What
will you ask to
assist yourself in
challenging the
students?

1. How can I make learning about volcanoes fun and

informational?
2. What are some hands on activities that will get the students
involve but also teach them about volcanic activity?
3.

Gather Materials:

1 baking pan 2. Old shirt 3. Clay (optional) 4. Empty Plastic

(Be specific) What

materials will you
need to add to the
inquiry of the
students?

Bottle 5 Food Coloring 6. Funnel (Optional) 7. 6 Cups Of

Flour 8. 2 Cups Of Salt 9. 4 Tablespoons Of Cooking Oil 10.
2 Tablespoons Of Baking Soda 11. Warm Water 12. Vinegar
13. Detergent

Childrens Books
that support the
material.

1. Discovery Kids: Volcano An Explosive Tour Of Earths Hot

Spots
2.My Best Book Of Volcanos
3.Magic School Bus : Voyage Of The Volcano
Pictures
Camera
Student Work / Volcano
Step One:

Technology

Teacher
presentation?
How will you
present the
material to the
students so that
they can draw
their own
conclusions?

Step Two: Stand the plastic bottle in the baking pan and mold
the dough around it; be sure to not cover the hole or drop
dough in it
Step Three: Fill the bottle most of the way with warm water and
add a little of red food coloring
Step Four: Add 6 drops of detergent to the bottle of contents
Step Five: Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to the contents
Step Six: Slowly pour vinegar into the bottle and WATCH THE
VOLCANO ERRUPT!!!!!!

The Child will

Exploring the material

Questions to support the

process
1.Play with the material

How did the children

respond
1.

2. What can you do with

the materials?

2.
3.

3. Is there anything else

you can do with these

materials?

Identifying or naming the

materials

1. How would you name

these items?

1.
2.

2. Are there items in the

classroom that are similar
to these items?

3.

3. What other
combinations can you
make with these
materials?
Comparing and
contrasting the materials

1. Where have you seen

objects like these before?

1.
2.

2. Are there items in the

class similar to these?

3.

3. What other things can

you create using these
materials?
Hypothesizing
Creating a question that
can be tested

1. What other material can

you use to make the
volcano?

1.

2. What combinations do
you think will cause the
volcano to erupt?

3.

2.

3. What other
combinations can you
make that will cause the
volcano to erupt?
Testing the Hypothesis

1. How are you going to

test your hypothesis?

1.
2.

2. How do you know your

hypothesis is right?

3.

3. How will you know if the

combination is right?
Generalization or
Conclusion

1. What did you discover

from running your test?

1.
2.

2. How would you explain

to someone else this
experiment?

3.

3. What did you find out

about volcanos?

Criteria for Grading the Science Lesson Plan Form

Student/s:

Grade:

Topic:

Is developmentally appropriate for the age

Purpose:

Is well stated

Behavioral Objectives

Directly from the web site with number and

description included.

5pts

Resources are noted

3pts

Questions to assist in
study
Gather materials

Lend themselves to the study for the students

3pts

All materials that might be needed including

measuring devices and resources are noted.

3pts

Childrens Books

At least three books related to the topic are

mentioned

3pts

Technology

Material needed to document the research is noted

3pts

Teacher preparation
Study

Step by step process

with open ended
questions are noted.
Exploring the
material

Step by step
Engages the student

10pts

Questions are open ended and support the

students process for discovery

10pts

Identifying or naming
the materials

Questions support the students curiosity without

giving specific answers

10pts

Comparing the
contrasting the
materials

Questions assist the students in examining the

material in relation to each other and to other items
of interest.

10pts

Hypothesizing

Assist the students in coming up with questions

without giving them the questions for which they
are curious.
Remind the students that they will need to be able
to test their questions.

10pts

Testing the
Hypothesis

Assist the students in coming up with the means for

testing their hypothesis/questions.

10pts

Generalization or
Conclusion

To assist the students in figuring out what they

have learned in the process of testing their
hypothesis.

10pts

Total

100pt
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