Content of my lesson: Utah 3rd grade Standard 1, Objective 1--students will describe the appearance of the earth and moon.
Pedagogy: incorportating the Scientific Inquiry abilities by using the KWL chart as a class and having student record their observations as they explore the programs. This is a good fit with my content because students are required to describe the appearance of the earth and moon, and by using the KWL chart and their own descriptions, the students get the opportunity to write down and then share those descriptions. The KWL chart also helps them see their own progress, which will help more effectively carry out scientific inquiries in the future.
Technology: Google Earth, Sky, & Moon. These tools are good fits with the content because they allow students to get a realistic idea of what the earth and moon look like. They also fit with the content because they give students the opportunity to explore and inquire individually. The programs let them see with their own eyes what the earth and moon look like, which allows students to follow use K-4 scientific inquiry abilities like gathering data and communicating their findings. (National Science Education Standards Handout: http://open.byu.edu/ipt287/files/2009/01/nces_handout.pdf)
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