5 E Lesson Rationale

Context:

Using the curriculum from the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for third grad Science I composed a lesson on light and reflection. The lesson involved angle of incident, angle of reflection and light absorption. This lesson was taught to a third grade class at Mountain View Elementary during the internship portion of block two for my GS 4401 class.

Impact:

Completing this 5E lesson on reflection will make me better prepared for teaching science concepts in my future classroom. Through the use of the 5E format I became well versed on the concept of light, reflection, angle of incident, angle of reflection and light absorption. This knowledge will help me to exhibit a broad knowledge of these concepts and better portray them to my future class. Also through the teaching of the lesson I will feel better equipped to teach science concepts in general to a class.

Alignment:

I met NCDPI standard three indicator one by demonstrating my knowledge of basic life science and how humans and other organisms can precieve light waves from both organic and inorganic sources. 

I met NCDPI standard three indicator two by exhibiting my knowledge of basic physical science principals, particularly referring light waves and optics.

I met NCDPI standard three indicator three by exhibiting my knowledge of properties of earth materials (ex air) and its interaction and affect on light waves. 

I met NCDPI standard seven indicator five by incorporating different learning strategies in order for students to better understand light and implore critical thinking and problem solving skills.

I met NCDPI standard ten by creating a science activity that incorporated question skills and developing science process skills.

I met NCDPI standard fifteen by engaging an equal number of boys and girls in my science lesson and encouraging all students in science learning.

I met NCDPI standard seventeen indicator one by including safety instructions for handling mirrors and laser pointers in my instructions and monitoring during the lab process.

I met NCDPI standard seventeen indicator two by analyzing all lab material and activities before use and addressed safety issues to make the lab appropriate for the age group participating