Colburn's Corner/TE 843/Teacher Resource Matrix

Example Lesson Plans:

Dinosaur WebQuest This Web Quest takes students through a range of activities based upon dinosaurs. As a teacher, I would use this Web Quest as a partner project for the students to work together for a final product. Through the Web Quest and through class discussion and examples, the students would learn about the 3 major time periods that dinosaurs lived. Then the partners would be assigned a specific dinosaur. The Web Quest site provides them with information sheets that they are supposed to read, color, and answer written questions from. Once completed, they will draw and color a representation of their dinosaur's habitat (based on the era their dinosaur was alive). They will also use the provided material to build a cardboard stand-up of their dinosaur. As "expert paleontologists," the students will present their information, drawing, and model to the class.

Soda Effects on Teeth The students will observe the effects soda has on an egg shell and relate it to the effects on teeth. All you need for this lesson is a hard-boiled egg and a a container with dark soda in it. Click here to get the details of this neat lesson!

*Grades K-2/Science*
Possible Software Applications: Sammy's Science House (Students will build science skills and practice important scientific processes.) Thinkin' Science (Includes five activities which are full of challenging science problems.)
Appropriate Web Sites: Primary Games for Science Primary Games is a great web site for all elementary subject areas, but this link will take you directly to the science page. It is loaded with terrific science related games for the Kindergarten through grade 2 classroom, such as Earth Day Fun, I Spy and Dottie's Garden. Have fun! NASA Kids NASA KIDS offers a fun way for children to learn about NASA's activities and science, using interactive tools and kid-attractive pages. NASA KIDS is an on-line or printable resource designed for kids aged 5 to 14. Be sure to click the Teacher's Corner link on the bottom right of the home page! The Magic School Bus Kids will love this site! They can take guided tours, play games and learn simple science! Teachers will love this site too!
Example Lesson Plans: Dinosaur WebQuest This Web Quest takes students through a range of activities based upon dinosaurs. As a teacher, I would use this Web Quest as a partner project for the students to work together for a final product. Through the Web Quest and through class discussion and examples, the students would learn about the 3 major time periods that dinosaurs lived. Then the partners would be assigned a specific dinosaur. The Web Quest site provides them with information sheets that they are supposed to read, color, and answer written questions from. Once completed, they will draw and color a representation of their dinosaur's habitat (based on the era their dinosaur was alive). They will also use the provided material to build a cardboard stand-up of their dinosaur. As "expert paleontologists," the students will present their information, drawing, and model to the class. Soda Effects on Teeth The students will observe the effects soda has on an egg shell and relate it to the effects on teeth. All you need for this lesson is a hard-boiled egg and a a container with dark soda in it. Click here to get the details of this neat lesson!