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Unit Author
First and Last Name
Monica Allen
Author's E-mail Address
mea0092@unt.edu
Course Name(s)
Computers in the Classroom
Course Number(s)
LTEC 4100
Course Section(s)
003
School City, State, Zip
Denton, TX, 76201
Instructor Name(s):
Dr. Kenzek
Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title
Tornadoes
Curriculum-Framing Questions
Essential Question
Why is it so important to study Tornadoes?
How are Tornadoes measured?
Unit Questions
How do Tornadoes form?
Unit Summary
This is a one week long lesson plan that will uncover how tornadoes form and how they play a
significant role in our life. We will use multiple sites to explore the beginning stages of
tornadoes using internet, multimedia, and by making a tornado of their very own.
Subject Area(s): (List all subjects that apply)
Science , Math, and Computers
Grade Level (Click boxes of all grade levels that apply)
K-2
6-8
ESL
Gifted and Talented
3-5
9-12
Resource
Other:
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes
The students will learn the formation of tornadoes, the Fujita Scale, , and what effects they
have on living organisms. They will get in groups of four and research, study, and learn about
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tornadoes using technology, and then present their findings in a power point to the class. At
the end of our study each student will make their very own tornadoes using the knowledge
that they have learning in this lesson.
Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks
112.7. Science, Grade 5.
(4) Science is a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how science
has built a vast body of changing and increasing knowledge described by physical,
mathematical, and conceptual models, and also should know that science may not answer all
questions.
(12) Science concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes earth materials and
objects in the sky. The student is expected to:
(A) interpret how land forms are the result of a combination of constructive and destructive
forces such as deposition of sediment and weathering;
(5) Science concepts. The student knows that a system is a collection of cycles, structures,
and processes that interact. The student is expected to:
(A) describe some cycles, structures, and processes that are found in a simple system; and
(B) describe some interactions that occur in a simple system.
Procedures
The first two days students will gather information in groups and go through a checklist of
information (scavenger hunt) online getting information about tornadoes. They will then
present their findings in a 5 slide power point this will take the next two days. Finally on day 5
they will get to make their very own tornado.
Approximate Time Needed (Example: 45 minutes, 4 hours, 1 year, etc.)
5 days
Prerequisite Skills
Previous knowledge from our study on natural disasters.
Materials and Resources Required For Unit
Technology – Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed.)
Camera
Laser Disk
Computer(s)
Printer
Digital Camera
Projection System
DVD Player
Scanner
Internet Connection
Television
VCR
Video Camera
Video Conferencing Equip.
Other:
Technology – Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)
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Database/Spreadsheet
Desktop Publishing
E-mail Software
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM
Image Processing
Internet Web Browser
Multimedia
Web Page Development
Word Processing
Other:
Printed Materials;
Check list (scavenger hunt)
Power point print off
Information about
tornadoes
Supplies:
•
8 oz. jar with lid
•
Water
•
Vinegar
•
Clear liquid dish soap
•
A pinch of glitter
Internet Resources:
Any that they may find
useful in their search.
Others
Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction
Resource Student:
Will assign a mentor in
each group that will
be a helper to assist
any needs that he/she
may need in
successfully
completing this
assignment.
Gifted Student:
Will assign a Chief
position in group to
make sure all task are
being completed.
Student Assessment
Students do a follow up assignment to be done outside of class, that will confirm their
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comprehension of assignments that we have learned in this study.
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