The Snow Museum


TEACHER TIPS & TOOLS
resources, lessons, and forms to support the implementation of the research models
TIME FRAME:

recommended time frame for completion:

1 week

 Unit:

Grade: Kindergarten Science
Unit: Seasons

Focus:

The Effects of Seasonal Change

BCPS Content
Curriculum Indicators:
  • Observe and explore seasonal changes in the environment to describe characteristics and relationships
  • Observe features of the weather to explain its effect on daily life

BCPS Technology Indicator
  • Access, evaluate, and manage electronic information for a specific purpose 
  • Create computer-generated products to communicate ideas

 BCPS
Art
Indicator:
  • Experiment with art tools to make art expressions in a variety of settings

BCPS Writing Indicators:

  • Speak to inform, persuade, and express personal ideas

BCPS Reading Indicators:

 BCPS Library Media Indicators:

  • Participate in literary experiences
  • Select from a variety of literature forms, genres, and themes
  • Demonstrate appropriate care, safe operation, and handling of materials and equipment
  • Identify the characteristics of print and nonprint media and related equipment to effectively select and use library resources
  • Use study skills in order to complete tasks, monitor success, and record and restructure information

Maryland Media
Learning Outcomes
and Indicators

 Learn and apply reading, research and critical thinking skills to organize, and synthesize information in order to communicate new understanding.

Maryland Content Standards for Science Grade K

Standard 2: Concepts of Earth/Space Science
Students will use scientific skills and processes to explain the chemical and physical interactions of the environment, Earth, and the universe that occur over time.

Standard 3: Concepts Of Life Science
Students will use scientific skill and processes to explain the dynamic nature of living things, their interactions, and the results from the interactions that occur over time.

AASL Standards 

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

Standard 9: The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.

ISTC NETS for Students Performance Standards and Indicators:

  • Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences

  • Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Lesson Planning, Extensions, and Differentiation:

 If each step of the model is completed, students will be guided through the following:
  • Using a graphic organizer to assess prior knowledge and record new knowledge
  • Accessing print and nonprint sources of information
  • Creating a snowflake self-portrait
  • Creating a winter life poster
  • Sharing their work with each other and members of their school community
  • Discussing their work and reflecting on what they have learned

For each step, a teacher may lead a large group; teachers, media specialists, or assistants may assist small groups; or small groups or individuals may work independently.

At each step, students who are able to may do required and/or additional reading independently.  Students may also add written components to their portraits, posters, checklists, or logs, as they are able.

Additional  web links can be integrated to target different student learning styles. 

When students share their projects, they will demonstrate enduring understanding of the following concepts:
  • Snow, an aspect of winter weather, plays an important role in our lives by affecting our habits, activities, and feelings. (SNOW AFFECTS OUR LIVES)
  • We each develop a unique personal relationship with seasons. (HOW WE FEEL ABOUT SNOW)

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Last update: July, 2003
Created by Dr. Kim Ports

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