Weather Cycle Weekly Lesson Plan

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EDU 321 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners Name: Grade Level: 3rd grade Subject Area: Science Topic: The Water Cycle Content: These lessons will introduce the all of the aspects and function of the water cycle. It will cover the process of the water cycle and demonstrate what role it plays in the earth’s water supply. The four main areas of the water cycle which will be covered include: evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection. Learning Outcomes: Students will learn where our water comes from, where it goes, and how it returns. Students will understand how water evaporates and the forces involved in the evaporation process. They will also learn about condensation and how it is followed by precipitation. Ultimately, they will understand and be able to identify all of the processes of the water cycle. Objectives (standards addressed):The students will be able to understand the basic water cycle and identify the four main processes involved. Type of program: Sheltered Instruction Stages of language development of target students:Speech emergence and intermediate fluency Learning theory on which this lesson plan is developed:Social Interactionist Learning Theory Lesson 1: Introduction to the Water Cycle Materials Needed: * Computer with internet connection * Digital projector * Study Jams Water Cycle Video * http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/studyjams/water_cycle/ * Enough of these items for each student * Large circle divided into three parts for each student. * Brads * Arrow * Colored pencils * Multiple large pictures illustrating: Precipitation, Evaporation and Condensation * Large pictures illustration different types of weather: i.e. Rain, Sunshine, Clouds and puddles. Procedure or Method of Instruction: Place pictures of various example

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