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TARGETED LEARNING STYLES
 
TIME FRAME:


recommended time frame for completion:  one week

 

 Unit:

   Sound

Focus:

   Amplitude & Loudness

 BCPS
Library Media
Indicators:

  

Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information.

Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources.

Maryland Library Media Voluntary State Curriculum

 

2A
1. Match resources to topic of interest or need.
3A
1. Students will use print resources efficiently and effectively.
3. Students will use computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively.
7. Use appropriate graphic organizers or note cards to record relevant information. 
8. Use own words to capture concepts and avoid plagiarism.
5A
2. Apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies.
6A
1. Make decisions to facilitate effective communication of ideas.

Standard Physical Science (5.0)

Standard 1.0 Skills and Processes

    
Physical Science :
The students will use scientific skills and processes to explain the interactions of matter and energy and the energy transformations that occur.
Topic (Grades 5 & 6)
D. Wave Interactions
Indicator
2. Explain that sound is produced by vibrations( Grade 5)

2. Identify and describe the properties of sound waves. (Grade 6)
Objectives
  1. Explain that vibrations can be felt when an object produces a sound. (Grade 5)
  2. Explain that the pitch of sounds can be varied by changing the rate of vibration. (Grade 5)
  3. Identify and describe the relationship between amplitude and loudness. (Grade 6)
Skills and Processes :
Students will demonstrate the thinking and acting inherent in the practice of science.
Topic
A. Scientific Inquiry
Indicator
1. Access and process information from readings, investigations, and/or oral communications.
Objectives
  1. Identify the topic or meaning of the question, decision, or problem being researched.
     
  2. Identify and use resources that are related to the topic or meaning of the question/decision/problem being researched.
     
  3. Differentiate between resources that contain facts vs. those that contain opinions.
     
  4. Use scientifically accurate resources to answer questions, make predictions, and support ideas.
     
  5. Develop graphic organizers to record information.
Technology Indicator
2. Identify and explain how tools are used to collect and communicate scientific information.
Objectives
  1. Describe how measurements are made using metric tools, such as centimeter rulers, balances, spring scales, Celsius thermometers, graduated cylinders, and stopwatches.
     
  2. Explain how to use magnifying instruments such as hand lenses, microscopes, and ground and space-based telescopes.
     
  3. Describe which magnifying instruments are appropriate to make a given observation.
     
  4. Collect, manipulate, analyze, and display data and information using tools such as calculators and computers.

AASL Standards 

   Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.

Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.

Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.

 
ISTC NETS for Students

Performance Standards and Indicators:

Grades 3 - 5

  
  • Standard 5: Technology research tools
    • Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
    • Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
    • Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

     

 

Last update:  May 2005
 

Created by Ruthie Long & Kathy Wilson

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