Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Solar_system#/media/File:Solar_sys.jpg
Lesson Outcome, aim & Purpose
Science Outcome
ST3-8ES - describes how discoveries by people from different cultures and times have contributed to advancing scientific understanding of the solar system
Indicators
1. research the key features of the planet of the Solar System and compare how long each takes to orbit the sun
2. pose questions to inform their scientific investigation
3. working collaboratively in conducting a range of appropriate investigations
Aim & Purpose
The aim of this lesson is for students to explore the concept; Solar Systems by actively engaging in scaffolded tasks and resources. Students will build on their existing knowledge through collaborating with peers as well as the chosen Augmented Reality application.The teacher will act as a facilitator and guide students to engage with the resources appropriately.
ST3-8ES - describes how discoveries by people from different cultures and times have contributed to advancing scientific understanding of the solar system
Indicators
1. research the key features of the planet of the Solar System and compare how long each takes to orbit the sun
2. pose questions to inform their scientific investigation
3. working collaboratively in conducting a range of appropriate investigations
Aim & Purpose
The aim of this lesson is for students to explore the concept; Solar Systems by actively engaging in scaffolded tasks and resources. Students will build on their existing knowledge through collaborating with peers as well as the chosen Augmented Reality application.The teacher will act as a facilitator and guide students to engage with the resources appropriately.
Prior learning experiences
Students have had an introduction session regarding the Solar System. Terminology relating to this topic have been discussed and used as their weekly spelling words. Students have also been exposed to books suitable for their reading levels relating to the Solar System.
Students have also worked with other Augmented Reality Applications regarding other KLAs. This is the first time students are using EON Reality SOLAR SYSTEM in the classroom.
Students also know how to implement the Jigsaw Method when researching and investigating set topics.
Students have also worked with other Augmented Reality Applications regarding other KLAs. This is the first time students are using EON Reality SOLAR SYSTEM in the classroom.
Students also know how to implement the Jigsaw Method when researching and investigating set topics.
Resources for the lesson
For this lesson, please provide each students with the school's iPads.
This lesson will be set in the classroom where students can move around, collaborating with each other.
This lesson will be set in the classroom where students can move around, collaborating with each other.
Activities
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHAqT4hXnMw
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Activity 1 - Think Pair Share
After watching this video, engage in the Think-Pair-Share Activity. Think - Individually think of something interesting you heard or saw in the video. It can also be anything relating to the Solar System that you have read in the previous lesson. Pair - With the person next to you, tell each other what your interesting fact is. Have a talk! Share - Post this interesting fact onto the forum below so we can share it as a class! If you have any questions you want to find out about the Solar System, post them in the forum! Teacher: Watch the video together as a class. If students need to, they can watch the video on the provided iPads when they are engaging in the forum. |
Click on the "News" tab to enter the forum.
Activity 2 - EON AR SOLAR SYSTEM and Jisgsaw Method (Part 1)
Teacher: Provide each student with a Scaffold and each group with the Tracker Marker. It is located underneath and can be downloaded.
Use the Jigsaw Method to complete this activity. In this lesson, students will only engage in the first aspect of the Jigsaw method.
Groups: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth (Moon), Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Source: http://goo.gl/oLgJGj (Tracker Marker Image)
Jigsaw Method - Home Teams
The class will be split up into 3 Home Teams. Each team member will be allocated with one planet that they will need to research in their Expert Teams. The choice of planets can be decided by students in their Home Teams.
Once decided, students will move off into their Expert Teams (find the other two peers that have the same planet as themselves) and begin their investigation into the planet.
Roles for students
In your groups, give each member a role!
Role 1: Director - collect the resources needed
Role 2: Reader - read the information presented (in the app, there is attached audio)
Role 3: Scribe - write down the information collected (each member in the group will need to have a copy of the information collected)
When using the AR app, "MOVE, EXAMINE & MOVE AGAIN!"
Everyone needs to have a turn on the iPad, so remember to share it around! You can use the the Tracker Marker or the the iPad directly.
Teacher: Give students the scaffold questions they will need to answers while engaging with the AR application.
Print out the Marker image for students to use during this activity.
Teacher: Provide each student with a Scaffold and each group with the Tracker Marker. It is located underneath and can be downloaded.
Use the Jigsaw Method to complete this activity. In this lesson, students will only engage in the first aspect of the Jigsaw method.
Groups: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth (Moon), Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Source: http://goo.gl/oLgJGj (Tracker Marker Image)
Jigsaw Method - Home Teams
The class will be split up into 3 Home Teams. Each team member will be allocated with one planet that they will need to research in their Expert Teams. The choice of planets can be decided by students in their Home Teams.
Once decided, students will move off into their Expert Teams (find the other two peers that have the same planet as themselves) and begin their investigation into the planet.
Roles for students
In your groups, give each member a role!
Role 1: Director - collect the resources needed
Role 2: Reader - read the information presented (in the app, there is attached audio)
Role 3: Scribe - write down the information collected (each member in the group will need to have a copy of the information collected)
When using the AR app, "MOVE, EXAMINE & MOVE AGAIN!"
Everyone needs to have a turn on the iPad, so remember to share it around! You can use the the Tracker Marker or the the iPad directly.
Teacher: Give students the scaffold questions they will need to answers while engaging with the AR application.
Print out the Marker image for students to use during this activity.
solar_system_information_organiser.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
Possible experiences of students when engaging with the Application
Source: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eonreality.arsolarsystem
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2DFNjg7_Rg
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2DFNjg7_Rg
Computers
Teacher: In rotation, students will also use the computers in the classroom to further explore the solar system. Two groups at a time (6 computers), students will use this Virtual Reality website for 10 minutes. Use this website when you are on the computers to build up your knowledge and information! Website: Solar System Scope |
Activity 3 - Class Discussion
As a class, the teacher will lead a class discussion about the following questions:
1. What information did we find? (Refer to the questions from the scaffold)
2. What did you think about the AR appliation (EON Reality - Solar System)? Did it help you research infomation about the Solar System?
3. How did your group research the given planet?
As a class, the teacher will lead a class discussion about the following questions:
1. What information did we find? (Refer to the questions from the scaffold)
2. What did you think about the AR appliation (EON Reality - Solar System)? Did it help you research infomation about the Solar System?
3. How did your group research the given planet?
Differentiation
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1. For more able students, they will research the Earth. Once they have finished they can research about the Moon. This video can be used to start the investigation.
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Assessment
Formative Assessment
In Activity 1 - Listening to the responses students give, and probe students with questions that allows them to engage in deeper thinking. This activity activates the prior knowledge of students as it will inform future sessions.
In Activity 2 - Assisting all groups to engage with the application and observing the information they are collecting.
In Activity 3 - Class discussion, sharing the knowledge developed and assess if outcomes have been attained.
In Activity 1 - Listening to the responses students give, and probe students with questions that allows them to engage in deeper thinking. This activity activates the prior knowledge of students as it will inform future sessions.
In Activity 2 - Assisting all groups to engage with the application and observing the information they are collecting.
In Activity 3 - Class discussion, sharing the knowledge developed and assess if outcomes have been attained.