Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math: STEAM Unit: Fun Facts About the Sun for Kids Video and Sun Catcher Art Project
Lesson Outline
We started the lesson by watching the video Facts About the Sun for Kids: What is the Sun? Science Lesson for Kids by Twinkl USA. I had Remington write four facts about the sun that he learned from the video on his My Sun Facts worksheet. He wrote the following: 1) The sun is a star; 2) The sun is a huge ball of gas that is 27 million degrees Fahrenheit; 3) The sun is 864,000 miles wide, and 4) the sun is 4.5 billion years old. Then Remington traced sun rays on a white paper plate and cut those out. I cut out the center of the plate for safety purposes. Then he put two sheets of wax paper down over the cut-out center of the paper plate and traced and cut out a wider circle. Next, he cut out several squares of colored tissue paper. He will complete the sun catcher tomorrow.
We created a hill out of clay and covered it with sand. Then we simulated heavy rain on the hill. We observed how the flooding forced the sand down the hill. We repeated the experiment a second time with new, dry sand but added our version of straw waddles which we pinned down with toothpicks. We recorded our observations, analysis, and conclusion.
2-Digit division using a multiplication chart. Video on use of Mathematics to program humanoid Robots.
Lesson Outline
2-Digit division using a multiplication chart. Video on use of Mathematics to program humanoid Robots. Asimo/Honda humanoid robot running, jumping, Delivering food/drinks, kicking soccer balls, and conducting a symphony orchestra. During today's session on Division using a multiplication chart and video presentations of humanoid robots, Remington was well-focused and on task.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on Division using a multiplication chart and video presentations of humanoid robots, Remington was well-focused and on task.
Reading Comprehension Spelling Grammar Main Idea Key Details High Frequency Words Vocabulary Words Phonics Willson Foundation Trick Word and Word of the Day Cards Flash Cards
Lesson Outline
Remi took his Spelling test and Grammar test. He read all his high frequency words and vocabulary words. He read a book by Arnold Lobel, "Mouse Soup." He explained the main idea of the story and pointed out key details throughout the story. He identified several spelling words that he found in the story. He completed several phonics activities. He practiced reading all of the Wilson word of the day and trick word flash cards.
I put several How to Draw books out for Remington to look through by looking up items in the table of contents and index and going to that page number. He had his sketchbook and plenty of drawing media. Remington selected to draw some insects following a step-by-step observation and instruction method. He did great!
We discussed wind erosion and observed pictures of rock formations caused by wind erosion. We also looked at beach erosion caused by waves and by wind. We discussed methods to prevent erosion.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Remi understands erosion and its causes and prevention.
Coin City Sum of coins online activity. Various combinations of coins/values. Tricky Ball multiplication
of two-digit and 1-digit multiplication.
Lesson Outline
Coin City Sum of coins online activity. Various combinations of coins/values. Tricky Ball multiplication
of two-digit and 1-digit multiplication. Multiplication.com online basic multiplication using multiplication facts and multiplication tables. During today's session. Remington was on-task and focused on productive problem solving. His classwork during the past several days is vastly improved!
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session. Remington was on-task and focused on productive problem solving. His classwork during the past several days is vastly improved!