Sarah's Preliminary Lesson Plan

Target Audience of the Lesson:
The target audience for this lesson will be students from 4th through 6th grade. For this particular lesson, I will be teaching a 6th grade class. This lesson will be beneficial to a variety student learners within the classroom. It will allow an opportunity for students to explore on the computer, draw their findings, write down what they have learned, and verbally explain to the class and teacher what they have learned. Providing several different ways for students to express themselves will give every student an opportunity to excel. Students will also work in small groups of two to four students in order to promote cooperation and communication within the classroom. Each student will be assigned a particular task within the group such as recorder or director to help keep the group on task.

Big Idea of the Lesson:
The Big Idea of this lesson is for students to understand the function and structure of the human eye. Students should compare what they have learned about the human eye to the structure and function of the eyes of different animals. Students should be comfortable with using vocabulary associated with the structure of the eye.

Overall Goal for the Lesson:
Students should not only understand the structure and function of the eye, but also gain valuable experience working with technology and as part of a group. Students should learn how to cooperate with one another to produce the best results possible. Each student should have a chance to explore the technology available and become more comfortable and efficient in using search engines and virtual museums.

Indiana Content Standards Addressed:
6.1.2 Give examples of different ways scientists investigate natural phenomena and identify processes all scientists use, such as collection of relevant evidence, the use of logical reasoning, and the application of imagination in devising hypotheses* and explanations, in order to make sense of the evidence.
6.1.6 Explain that computers have become invaluable in science because they speed up and extend people’s ability to collect, store, compile, and analyze data; prepare research reports; and share data and ideas with investigators all over the world.
6.2.7 Locate information in reference books, back issues of newspapers and magazines, CD-ROMs, and computer databases.
6.4.5 Investigate and explain that all living things are composed of cells whose details are usually visible only through a microscope.
6.4.11 Describe that human beings have body systems for obtaining and providing energy, defense, reproduction, and the coordination of body functions.
6.7.1 Describe that a system, such as the human body, is composed of subsystems.

ISTE CNETS Student Standards Addressed
Basic operations and concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
Social, ethical, and human issues
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
Technology productivity tools
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.