Lesson 4
Grade Level: 5
Subjects: Science, Language
Arts, Technology
Learner Outcomes: Based
on data collected in Lesson 2, students will use Microsoft Word to construct
a table utilizing each group's information.
Duration of Lesson:
One to two 45 minute sessions
Materials: Large chart
paper, markers, copies of Composite Chart for
each student
Technology Tools: Computers
with Microsoft Word table feature, printer
Teacher Notes:
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Prior to class, put up large chart
paper that has been divided into 6 columns and 11 rows.
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Have Bridge
Data Table, completed in Lesson 2, available to return to students.
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Make copies of Composite
Table for each student.
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Seat students so that large chart
is visible to all.
Procedures:
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Group students as in previous
lessons.
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Instruct each group to select
a data reporter.
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Each data reporter records group
statistics on large class chart.
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Instruct other students to make
a personal copy of the group data on the composite table.
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Lead students, step-by-step, through
the process of making a table, using the table feature on Microsoft Word.
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Print hard copies.
Modifications: Preferential
seating for students with visual/auditory needs, assign students to work
with peer helper or volunteer mentor, modifications according to IEP
Enrichment Activities: Students
can design their own tables using data from Cable-Supported Structures
or Famous Bridges web sites.
Evaluation/Assessment: Completed
table, as a hard copy
WV
State IGOs:
|
Language Arts
|
Science
|
Social Studies
|
| 5.177 |
5.16, 5.65, 5.68 |
5.57 |
National
Standards:
|
Language Arts
|
Technology
|
| 4.2.4, 4.2.7 |
2.2.1, 2.2.2 |
References:
Microsoft
Tables Tutorial
Cable-Supported
Structures
Famous
Bridges
Authors:
Renee
Anderson
Linda
Cline
Anita
Pugh
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