Grade 4 Science - Understanding Earth and Space Systems: Rocks and Minerals by Krista https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95 By: Krista Zvanitajs en-us 2020-10-31 17:28:24 UTC 2021-07-18 21:29:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Curriculum Expectations MissZed https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878829182 Science
Language Arts
Social Studies]]> 2020-10-31 17:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878829182 1) Provocation/Initiation MissZed https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878831143 Students do a group walk of the school and schoolyard to take inventory of visible human uses of rocks and minerals. ]]> 2020-10-31 17:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878831143 2) Question Generation MissZed https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878831456 Where did they get all the rocks & minerals? 
How did they get them here? 
What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?
Why did they choose certain rocks & minerals?
How are we - humans - benefiting from the use of rocks & minerals?]]> 2020-10-31 17:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878831456 3) Determining Understanding MissZed https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878831840 KWL chart. Generate a list of things students already KNOW about Rocks & Minerals, and create a list of student wonders to explore throughout the unit (this may include some of the questions from phase 2)]]> 2020-10-31 17:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878831840 4) Group Knowledge Building MissZed https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878832312 Students will work in a small group to tackle a "wondering" from the KWL. They will become experts in their assigned area, and will compile their learning into a chart that will be shared with the whole class. ]]> 2020-10-31 17:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878832312 6) Making Connections MissZed https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878833095 Create a class blog about rocks & minerals. Have the students contribute to the blog after each field trip/experiment. ]]> 2020-10-31 17:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878833095 5) Pursuing Knowledge MissZed https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878833266 In multiple lessons, students will learn about rocks, then minerals. This can take the form of:
Experiments: crayon experiment to illustrate 3 types of rocks
Field trips: to a local quarry to see extraction in action, or a bluff where erosion is present
Virtual field trips: to learn about minerals from a famous museum; mining workshops from Science North
Interactive websites: to explore how and where minerals show up in our products, our homes, and other aspects of society ]]> 2020-10-31 17:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878833266 7) Individual Knowledge Consolidation MissZed https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878833970 Individual research project on rocks & minerals in our everyday lives. Students must hit 3 targets: rocks & minerals in their lives directly, the effect on the environment, and a recylcing effort (made by themselves or an industry.)  Students can choose to submit a written project, create a google slide deck, or do an oral presentation (or a combination!) ]]> 2020-10-31 17:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878833970 8) Applying Knowledge and Skills within School MissZed https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878836513 Use the display bulletin board in the hallway to showcase their learning on rocks & minerals. This could take shape as a timeline that  include drawings, diagrams, and photos - with the final section being a "call to action" on the environmental impacts of rock & mineral excavation. They will be able to use their learning from phase 6 to create this visual journey. ]]> 2020-10-31 17:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878836513 9) Acting on Learning Beyond School MissZed https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878837213 Ongoing development of a student field guide. Students will record any rock or mineral findings in as much detail as possible - so that classmates or future students can locate them. When possible, a GPS tool could be used - or a hand drawn map. Local geologists could help identify the rocks & minerals through photos. ]]> 2020-10-31 17:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/MissZed/hl873by4r7s6zs95/wish/878837213