Assignment 4A - Using Video in Instructional Lesson
About Lesson/Module:
 Developer: Lance Derbonné
 Lesson Title: “How do you make sugar and water?”
 Grade Level: Middle school, 7th or 8th grade
 Content Area: Science
 Duration: 3 days
 Tool: YouTube, Wideo
Overview of the Lesson/Module:
In this sub topic of photosynthesis the students will concentrate on the raw products
(reactants) and the products of photosynthesis. They have an understanding of what
photosynthesis is and now we will concentrate on the materials that react and what they
create. They need to understand that different number of atoms work together to create
molecules that make of the reactants and products of photosynthesis. That atoms of
hydrogen and oxygen make water and carbon and oxygen make carbon dioxide and carbon
dioxide with water and some sunlight will create glucose and oxygen that are the same
atoms that created the reactants and reformed to create the products.
I am using a YouTube video that is animated and concentrates on the raw materials
(reactants) and products of photosynthesis and I am having them create their own
animation (Wideo) of the raw materials (reactants) and products that make up
photosynthesis.
By completing this lesson the students will recognize that atoms make the molecules of
the reactants and products of photosynthesis. The students can build on their knowledge to
have a deeper understanding of the process of photosynthesis to help with understanding
why photosynthesis is so important for life.
The 5 Es of Constructivism
Engage – I want to grab the student’s attention; the first way I can do this is with the
title of the lesson, “How do you make sugar and water”. Another way is through the
introduction when asking them questions to get them to think about the big picture and
also linking it to the real world.
Explore – To have the students explore, they start by watching the video, hopefully this
engages prior learning, which may create new questions. Also by having them create the
animation of the reactants and products of photosynthesis they will have to understand
what and how many atoms of oxygen and carbon make up carbon dioxide and the same
with the rest of the molecules.
Explain – The big explanation will come on the last day after the animations will be
reviewed. When we discuss the questions from the final nights assignment. This will create
the big picture and allow them to “connect all the dots” of the atoms that make the
molecules that make up the reactants and then the products.
Elaborate – To elaborate the students will create the animation and answer and
eventually discuss the final 2 questions.
Evaluate – The evaluation will be conducted from the rubric for the animation created
and how the students answer the final 2 questions. The students will also be evaluated in
the final days discussion.
Objectives of the Lesson/Module:
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Watch the YouTube video
List the raw materials (reactants) of photosynthesis.
List the products of photosynthesis
Draw the individual atoms making up the reactants and products of photosynthesis.
Illustrate the chemical equation for photosynthesis to show the reactants and
products using animation Wideo.
Predict what would happen if one or more components of photosynthesis were
missing.
Explain the relationship of the reactants and products of photosynthesis.
Primary resources
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PowerPoint presentation.
Computer with Internet access.
Online animation application, Wideo.
YouTube
Additional Supplemental Resources:
1. The class website, “Photo What”.
2. Paper, pencil, handout.
Activities, Timeline/Due dates
Day 1 (55 minutes)
The students will explore the raw materials that form molecules that react to form the
products of photosynthesis.
The teacher’s job is to have everything prepared before the class enters the room. The class
will take place in a room with 15 computers with access to the Internet and have a
whiteboard and projector available for use. The students will be divided into groups of 2
and the teacher will already determine the groups. The groups will different from the
previous assignment. Each group will be assigned a computer.
The teacher will give an introduction to the lesson and tell the students what they will be
doing for the current day. (5 minutes) Next the teacher will start by reviewing the previous
lesson to get the students to activate prior knowledge. The following questions will be used
and others as the discussion progresses. (10 minutes)
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Now that we have a good idea of what photosynthesis is, we now want to identify
the raw materials (reactants) and products of photosynthesis.
What is needed to produce photosynthesis?
What does it mean to be reactant?
What is a product?
Most importantly: What are the reactants and products of photosynthesis?
The students will be given a handout of instructions and will start by following the link to
the video “What is Photosynthesis”. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJQxHoqIPIM)
The video is 4 minutes long, the students will be given 10 minutes to watch the video and
discuss with each other and use the instruction handout list and draw the raw materials
(reactants) and products of photosynthesis in the space provided on the handout. The
teacher will stop the class and check for understanding of what the raw materials and
products of photosynthesis are. The teacher will also make sure the students understand
the symbolism of the molecules including the numbers that go with each molecule such as
H2O, which equals 2 H’s and 1 O. Instructions, will be reviewed and any questions
answered for the assignment. The assignment is to create an animation like the video they
watched. They will use the online application Wideo. (20 minutes). The students will use
the next 10 minutes of the class to plan and explore the Wideo website to prepare for their
assignment. The last 5 minutes of class will be used to answer any last minute questions,
review the assignment and get the assignment for the evening. The students will
collaborate and plan for how they will create their animation on Wideo. They will also
access the class website to see an example of the assignment. They should also check the
blog posts to post questions and help for each other. The teacher can monitor the blog post
for activity and help if needed.
Day 2 (55 minutes)
The teacher will prepare the classroom making sure all the computers are on and ready for
the students. The work and progress from the previous day will be reviewed and then
instructions will be given for the day’s activities. (5 minutes)
The students will work in class with the application Wideo to create an animation similar
to what they saw in the video the previous day. They are to concentrate on the components,
to create an animation of the carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) with sunlight to
produce glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2). The students will be given the remainder of the
class to work on the animation. (45 minutes) The teacher will be available to answer any
questions and help with the application as needed. The last 5 minutes of class will be to
review progress and answer questions. (5 minutes) The assignment for the evening will be
to finish and polish the animation to be reviewed in class the next day. They should also
check the blog posts to post questions and help for each other. The teacher can monitor the
blog posts for activity and help if needed.
Day 3 (55 minutes)
The teacher will prepare the projector and computer for the students’ presentations. The
teacher will review the instructions and assign the pairs a number that will be their place in
line to show their animation. Each student pair will show their presentation. The time limit
will be very short the free plan for Wideo has a maximum time of 45 seconds. There should
be plenty of time to view all the animations with plenty of time to discuss each one and
have a summary and closing discussion at the end of the class time. The assignment for the
night will be to access the class website and complete the end of lesson survey. The
assignment for the evening will be to answer these two questions:
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Predict what would happen if one or more components of photosynthesis were
missing.
Explain the relationship of the reactants and products of photosynthesis.
The questions will be turned in the following day. The students may use the blog on the
class website for help if needed. The teacher will monitor the activity of the blog for help as
needed. After the questions are turned the following day there will be a class discussion of
the questions.
Assessment/Grading
The students will be given a handout with instructions, the rubric and space to take notes
and plan their animation, this handout will be turned in at the completion of the 3rd days
activities. The grading and assessment will be based on the rubric.
See the rubric on the next page.
Project
Handout
Presentation
Work needed
Good
Better
Best
25% of drawings
of reactants and
products drawn
and correct,
incorrect
number of
atoms for each
molecule &
rough sketch of
plan for
animation not
complete.
50% of drawings
of reactants and
products drawn
and correct,
incorrect
number of atoms
for each
molecule &
partial rough
sketch of plan for
animation
complete.
10 points
Drawings of
reactants and
products,
number of atoms
for each
molecule
present,
mistakes in # of
molecules or
atoms. Rough
sketch of plan for
animation.
All drawings of
reactants and
products, correct
number of atoms for
each molecule &
rough sketch of plan
for animation.
5 points
Animation not
complete, not
clear, missing
reactants or
products of
photosynthesis.
Number of
molecules not
correct. No
graphics used.*
10 points
Participation
Needs work on
focus,
preparation,
collaboration &
contribution to
work
Animation
complete but
needs some
work, not clear
or easy to follow,
reactant or
products missing
or not correct
number of atoms
of for molecules.
At least 2
graphics used.*
15 points
Animation
complete, clear,
easy to follow, all
reactants and
products of
photosynthesis
included.
Incorrect
number of atoms
for each
molecule. 3
graphics used.*
20 points
Focused,
prepared,
collaboration &
contribution to
work present
40 points
Focused,
prepared, good
collaboration &
contribution to
work in class.
15 points
20 points
5 Points
*Graphics do not include the molecules.
20 points
Animation complete,
easy to understand
and all reactants,
product, sunlight and
correct number of
atoms for each
molecule. Good use
of graphics (4 or
more).*
60 points
Focused, prepared,
good collaboration &
contribution with
partner in & out of
class, shared work
and ideas.
20 points
Score