Geology+Lesson+Plan+Review+Week+1

=Distance Learning - Lesson Review= Below is what you submitted to dl@pisgahforestinstitute.org on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 07:31:52


 * Name:** Kim Collazo
 * E-mail:** kscollazo@gmail.com
 * Lesson Title:** The Earth's Volcanoes
 * Topic:** Geology
 * Subtopic:** Volcanoes
 * Question 1:** Grade 6 Science
 * Question 2 :** 3.01 Evaluate the forces that shape the lithosphere including volcanic activity. 3.02 Examine earthquake and volcano patterns.
 * Question 3:** The objective of the lesson is stated in the "Target" question. I might include a separate objective above the target which states, "Students will use volcano composition data to chart two types of volcanoes based on silica content. They will then base their conclusions on the map they have created."
 * Question 4:** Yes, I believe the instructions are clearly stated.
 * Question 5:** The students must use quite a bit of critical thinking to answer the questions posed. They need to incorporate the background information they have learned about the differences in the make up of continental and oceanic plates as well as the importance the amount of silica in the magma of a volcano. I would add one more question related to having them predict what kind of eruption (quiet or explosive) they think each volcano, or each area on the map had based on the silica content.
 * Question 6:** I might ask them if they see any other patterns related to the other data included in the chart.
 * Question 7:** My sixth graders might need some assistance in plotting the volcanoes using longitude and latitude. I would also allow the kids to compare their maps and conclusions in small groups after they have worked independently. This would help in their understanding of the task they completed, prior to discussing it as a whole class.
 * Question 8:** I like that the lesson is challenging and has them incorporating various aspects about our study of plate tectonics and volcanoes. It merges a lot of the information into an interesting task for the kids. The visual of the colors on the map will help them solidify their understanding of patterns volcanologists look for every day.
 * Question 9:** This may seem picky, but I would change the font size of the chart. It is very small and my kids will immediately get nervous looking at it.
 * Question 10:** I would also include either a PowerPoint or a document which explains the importance of silica content in magma viscosity. Sometimes I don't have a class set of science books, and my kids would need the background information, so I usually ensure that this is included with the lesson plan and materials.
 * Question 11:** None, I like it.
 * Rating:** 7

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