Grade Level: 3rd through 5th grades

Subject: Science, Math and Language

Learner Outcomes: Students will:

•   Listen to the Poem: Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
•   Demonstrate how fresh water can be extracted from salt water.
•   Describe the composition of the ocean water.
•   Measure an accurate amount of liquid.
•   Learn the minerals composed in the oceans.

Duration of the Lesson: 2 days – 30 minute sessions

Materials:  Day 1:  The Poem: Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge,
                              salt, teaspoons, cotton swabs, large clear bowls, small glasses, saran wrap,
                              Large rubber bands, masking tape, clay, and containers of warm water.
                  Day 2:  Internet, Encyclopedia software, various books (encyclopedias, storybooks,
                             Ocean theme books), and Excel (online tutorial)

Technology Tools/Courseware:  Internet Computer, Encyclopedia Software and Excel

Teacher Notes:

• Make sure that you have Acceptable Use Policies signed for using the internet, and that you have made notes as to who is not allowed to use it in the case of a substitute has to teach a lesson.
• Don't share Q-tips
•  Once you have touched the Q-tip to your mouth don't put it into another substance
•  Never taste anything in an investigation unless told to do so.
•  May require another day if you don't have access to a computer lab
•  Have a variety of books on the ocean available for student use.
•   Harcourt Science Text requires a password which is the last name of any publisher of the book. You may use lang if a text is not available to access the online activities.

Procedure:  Day 1:     1.  Introduce the lesson by reading the Poem:  Rime of the Ancient Mariner
                                     by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
                                2.  Explain that you will be doing a hands on activity.
                                     Extracting Fresh Water from Salt Water
                                     Harcourt Science Text pages D32-33
                                 * Attached is the step by step procedure to complete
                                               this activity in case you do not have access to the
                                               science text.
                               3.   In conclusion of the activity students will write their observations on paper
                                     telling what happened when they tasted the mixture.
                   Day 2:   1.   Review what happened when the saltwater was set in the sun for a day.
                                2.  Allow students to taste the mixtures from the glass as well as the bowl.
                                3.  Students will write their observations from when they  tasted the  mixture
                                     after it sat in the sun for a day.
                                4.  Divide students into groups of four.
                                5.  Using the Internet, encyclopedia software and various books the students
                                     will conduct a search for the minerals composed in ocean water.
                                6.  Students will take notes on the information found and their percentages.
                                7.  Students will then use their notes to write a report on their findings about the
                                     minerals found in the ocean.
                                8.  Students will then graph their information using the program Excel
                               (online tutorial).
                                9.  Discuss findings to conclude the lesson.
                                10. Students will create their own Acrostic Poem (using template provided) on
                                      Minerals. (MS Word Format) (PDF Format using Acrobat Reader)
                                11.  Students will then complete their facts and questions guide.
 Modifications:
             * Group students that have physical limitations with stronger students that
             can help them set up the activity.
             * Provide handouts that have the information of the composition of the ocean water for students
             to take notes from if the internet and CD Rom encyclopedia are not available.
             * Follow modifications on all IEPs and 504 plans

Enrichment Activities:
 

• Students could graph the percentage of salt water and fresh water found on Earth.
• Students could graph the percentage of water to land on earth.
• Students can complete the activity Saltwater vs Freshwater Which is Heavier? from the Office of Naval Research. Students will need to click to the resources section.

Evaluation/Assessment:
 Notes from student research.
 Finished projects presented to the class.
 Rubric
 

 West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:
 Language: 4.11, 3.10, 5.11
 Science: 4.27, 3.29, 3.10, 3.31, 4.20, 4.24, 3.6
 Mathematics: 4.27, 3.28, 3.41
 Computer Technology: 4.56, 3.91, 5.67
 National Educational Technology Standards for Students and Teachers:
1. Understands atmospheric processes and the water cycle.
2. Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process.
3. Knows the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth's surface.
Job/Career Clusters: Science and Natural Resources
References:  Harcourt Science
          The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
          ISBN # 0-689-31613-5
                     Office of  Naval Research

Overview	Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6
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Authors: Tila Boyce Chris Hull Jacque Strawder