Context: I collaborated with Casey Thompson, a colleague in my GS 4401 class.  This class was taught by Ms. Bastarache during the Fall 2005 semester.  Casey and I relied on a pre-packaged science kit for the basics of our lesson, but many of the elements are original. 

Impact: As a teacher I will be expected to teach science, which can be an enjoyable experience for both student and teacher if taught by someone knowledgeable and familiar with the resources at her disposure.  Planning and teaching this lesson was helpful because it undoubtedly prepared me to do the same in my classroom.

I have addressed the following goals from the standard course of study:

Science Competency Goal 3: The learner will build an understanding of electricity and magnetism.

3.01 Design an electric circuit as a complete pathway with an energy source, energy receiver, and energy conductor.

3.02 Determine the ability of electric circuits to produce light, heat, sound, and magnetic effects.

Students designed a closed circuit and used it to produce sound from a small motor.

Math Competency Goal 1:  The learner will read, write, model, and compute with non-negative rational numbers.

1.01 Develop number sense for rational numbers 0.01 through 99,999.

b.  Build understanding of place value (hundredths through ten thousands).

1.02 Develop fluency with multiplication and division:

a.  Two-digit by two-digit multiplication (larger numbers with calculator).

b.  Up to three-digit by two-digit division (larger numbers with calculator).

c.  Strategies for multiplying and dividing numbers.

1.04 Develop fluency with addition and subtraction of non-negative rational numbers with like denominators, including decimal fractions through hundredths.

a.  Develop and analyze strategies for adding and subtracting numbers.

1.05 Develop flexibility in solving problems by selecting strategies and using mental computation, estimation, calculators or computers, and paper and pencil.

Students were given math worksheets to complete during down time throughout the lesson, addressing these goals.

Alignment: I have met the following NCDPI standards:

Standard 17 -

• Indicator 1 because throughout the lesson, Casey and I provided close supervision and constantly checked that safety measures were being correctly addressed.  We talked about which items could, and could not be used to test for conductors and insulators, and monitored to make sure that our rules were being followed.
• Indicator 2 because Casey and I researched the materials we were using in the lesson to ensure that they were safe and appropriate.  We tested the battery to guarantee that the current was low enough that no one would be shocked.
• Indicator 4 because throughout our explication of the procedures, Casey and I modeled appropriate safety behaviors.