Light+Collaborative+Lesson+Plan

**Lesson Plan ** || a. Identify materials that are transparent, opaque, and translucent. b. Investigate the reflection of light using a mirror and a light source. c. Identify the physical attributes of a convex lens, a concave lens, and a prism and where each is used. || **2. ** || **Communication and Collaboration ** ||
 * Instructor Name(s): ** || **Photography Technology-Infused **
 * Instructor Name(s): ** || **Photography Technology-Infused **
 * **Lesson Title: ** || Light ||
 * **Grade Level/ **
 * Subject Area: ** || 4th/Science ||
 * **Student Profile ** || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Number of Students: 89, 22 with gifted abilities ||
 * || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Number of Students with Special Needs: 3, 8 IEP’s ||
 * || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Area of Specialties: Students are already familiar with Powerpoint and ComicLife. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Performance Objectives: ** || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will:
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Use digital cameras effectively.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Conceive, plan, and take photographs that demonstrate light and its behavior.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Take photographs that demonstrate basic photography skills.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Create a technology-based presentation about light using either ComicLife or Microsoft Powerpoint. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Curricular Connections: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">(IEP/Local or National Standards) || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">S4P1. Students will investigate the nature of light using tools such as mirrors, lenses, and prisms. **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Curricular Connections: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">(IEP/Local or National Standards) || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">S4P1. Students will investigate the nature of light using tools such as mirrors, lenses, and prisms. **
 * || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: ||
 * || || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">a. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">b. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">c. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">d. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

|| **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">1. ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Creativity and Innovation ** || <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">(Type of technology used for class such as digital camera, computer, keyboard, editing software) || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Digital cameras, Microsoft Powerpoint, ComicLife, Computers || <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">(All instructional materials used for class including rubrics) || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Digital cameras, Computers with Internet Access, ComicLife and PowerPoint Software, Choice board supplies (art supplies, paper), Light Choice Board, Light Powerpoint, Light Pre/Post Test, and Light BINGO game || [|**http://www.opticalres.com/optics_for_kids/kidoptx_p1.html**] [|**http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/visible.html**] [|**http://scifiles.larc.nasa.gov/text/kids/Problem_Board/problems/light/sim1.html**] [|**http://www.digital-photography-school.com/13-lessons-to-teach-your-child-about-digital-photography**] [|**http://www.betterphoto.com/exploring/tips.asp**] ||
 * || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: ||
 * || || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">a. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">b. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">create original works as a means of personal or group expression. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">c. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">d. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">identify trends and forecast possibilities. || ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Assessment: **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">(Instruments used and other evaluative techniques) || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Post Test, Choice Board, BINGO game ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Technology Connections: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Technology Connections: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Materials: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Related URLs: **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">(minimum of 5 required) || [|**http://www.mysciencesite.com/optics4.html**]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Related URLs: **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">(minimum of 5 required) || [|**http://www.mysciencesite.com/optics4.html**]


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Procedures: **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">(e.g., whole group, small group, cooperative, individual)

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Describe in sufficient detail so a substitute teacher could follow || # <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will take light pre-test.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will review light powerpoint.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will create vocabulary word flashcards with illustrations and quiz each other.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will view light VoiceThread.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will view photography websites (listed above) and learn basic photography tips.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will take pictures using digital cameras that illustrate concepts learned in the unit about light.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will select either ComicLife or Powerpoint to create a presentation to present their photographs to the class.
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will present their projects (score with rubric below).
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Give students post test over light. Alternate performance assessments include Light Bingo and Light Choice Board (see below). ||


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Classroom Management: ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Technology Management: **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">(explain how technology is distributed and used for instruction and/or evaluative purposes)
 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Teacher reviews and assists with Powerpoint, ComicLife, and digital cameras as needed.
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Computers are available in the classroom for use.
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will present technology projects in front of class on projector screen. ||
 * ^  || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Instructional Groups: **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">(explain how technology is used for individual and/or grouping purposes)
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will work in groups of 4-5 to create their presentations using ComicLife and Powerpoint.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will take photographs using digital cameras in their presentation groups.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will ask questions while other groups are making their presentations. ||


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">ComicLife/Powerpoint Presentation Rubric **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Elements of Project: ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">1 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">2 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">3 ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Comic Strip/ **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Powerpoint ** || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">There are only 1-2 days worth of comics or fewer than 5 slides. There are few thought bubbles and conversation bubbles. There are less than 5 photographs. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">There are 3-4 days worth of comics or 5-9 slides. There are some thought bubbles and conversation bubbles. There are 5-9 photographs. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">There are five days worth of comics or 10 slides. There are thought bubbles and conversation bubbles. There are at least 10 photographs. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Photographs ** || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Few to no photographs relate to the light and few or none are neat and colorful. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Some photographs relate to the light and some are neat and colorful. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">All photographs relate to the light and are neat and colorful. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Content ** || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Correctly explains less than five facts about the characteristics and behavior of light we learned about in this unit. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Correctly explains 5-9 facts about the characteristics and behavior of light we learned about in this unit. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Correctly explains at least 10 facts about the characteristics and behavior of light we learned about in this unit. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Content ** || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Correctly explains less than five facts about the characteristics and behavior of light we learned about in this unit. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Correctly explains 5-9 facts about the characteristics and behavior of light we learned about in this unit. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Correctly explains at least 10 facts about the characteristics and behavior of light we learned about in this unit. ||

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">VoiceThread Review Rubric

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Student name:


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Criteria  ||  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">1   ||  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">2   ||  <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">3   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Knowledge of subject || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Student gave accurate and appropriate information on zero or one picture. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Student gave accurate and appropriate information on two pictures. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Student gave accurate and appropriate information on all three pictures. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Met requirements || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Student commented on zero or one picture. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Student commented on two pictures. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Student commented on all three pictures. ||

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> 5. **Pretest/Posttest (may be the same)**

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Name: _______________________________________________________________ **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Light Test **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Match each word to the correct definition. **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">1. ____ reflection a. __bending__ of light

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">2. ____ absorption b. __bouncing__ of light off an object

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">3. ____ refraction c. the taking in of light energy by an object

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">4. ____ opaque d. an object you can see clearly <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">through

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">5. ____ transparent e. an object you can see a blurry image <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">through

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">6. ____ translucent f. a lens that is thicker in the middle and makes objects appear larger

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">7. ____ concave lens g. a lens that is thicker on the edges and <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> makes objects appear smaller

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">8. ___ convex lens h. all the colors of light that people can see

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">9. ___ visible spectrum i. an object you cannot see through at all

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">10. ___ prism j. splits white light into the colors of the spectrum


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Fill in the Blank: **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">11. What color(s) does the sky //reflect//? ________________________________________ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">______________________________________________________________________

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">12. When light is blocked, _______________ are made.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">13. Light travels ________________________________________________________.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">14. What color(s) does grass //absorb//? _______________________________________ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">______________________________________________________________________


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Multiple Choice **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">15. Which is NOT opaque?
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">door
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">chalkboard
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">window
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">poster

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">16. A stained glass window is an example of
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">a transparent object
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">a translucent object
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">an opaque object
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> a prism

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">17. A clear plastic water bottle is an example of
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">a transparent object
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">a translucent object
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">an opaque object
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">a prism

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">18. Name an object that uses a convex lens_____________________________.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">19. Name an object that uses a concave lens____________________________.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">20. Name a prism and what it does_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">21. Write in the colors in the correct order as they appear in the visible spectrum.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Bonus: Include White Light! **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Name: ________________________________________________

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Light Bingo Game **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Concave Lens Refraction Cornea Magnifying Glass Mirror Convex Lens Reflection Lens Eyes Opaque Visible Spectrum Pupil <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">X-Ray Transparent Prism Iris Light Waves Microwaves <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Nearsighted Glasses Farsighted Glasses
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">B ** ||  **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I **  ||  **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">N **  ||  **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">G **  ||  **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">O **  ||
 * ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> FREE ||   ||   ||
 * ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> FREE ||   ||   ||
 * ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> FREE ||   ||   ||

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Light Choice Board


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Name: __________________ **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Directions: Choose 3 activities to complete. You must complete one from each horizontal row. BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN! **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Use a familiar tune. Example: Row, Row, Row Your Boat. *If the original song rhymes, your song should rhyme. Write the lyrics on paper and be prepared to perform. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Write an **__acrostic poem__** using “LIGHT” or another sound-related word (approved by your teacher). Include at least ten facts you have learned. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Be prepared to share. || __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Write a **play** about light. __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Write a **__song__** including at least five facts about the sound that you learned.

__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Include at least ten facts you have learned. Be prepared to perform __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Create a **__children’s book__** teaching the information you have learned. Include color illustrations on each page. Your book should include at least five pages and at least 15 facts you have learned. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Create a **__powerpoint presentation__** reviewing at least 10 facts you have learned. Be prepared to share. || __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Create a realistic color **map** of the light spectrum. Label each part. __ ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Make a **__test__** for the information you have learned. Include at least 15 questions. Include multiple choice, fill in the blank (with a word bank), true/false, drawing, and short answer. Write the answers on a separate sheet of paper. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Make a **__board game__** that can be played to learn at least 20 facts about the light. Include instructions and game pieces for 4-6 players. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Create a Light **__dictionary__** with definitions and color illustrations for at least 15 words you have learned in this unit. ||

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">6. **Analysis of data from use of pre/post test with learner(s)**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students were given a pre/post test (attached) that consisted of multiple choice, fill in the blank, and draw and label. They were the same assessment. Our grading system is based on 3’s, 2’s, and 1’s. If the students missed 2 or fewer, they scored a 3. If they missed between 3 and 10 they scored a 2. If they missed more than 10, they scored a 1. The analysis of data was as follows: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> Twenty 2’s 22% <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> Sixty-nine 1’s 78%
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Pre Test: **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">No 3’s 0%

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> Thirty 2’s 34% <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> Two 1’s 2%
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Post Test: **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Fifty-Seven 3’s 64%

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> **7. ½ page summary on the impact of the LP on student learning**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The impact of student learning was very positive from the lesson plan. The students were excited to use digital cameras and computers for this lesson. The students came in to the unit with little prior knowledge about light, shown by the pre test scores. There was a lot of growth shown when you examine the pre/post test data. Students were engaged in the websites and excited about digital photography. We found that the students focused on how to take a great picture more after viewing the websites and seeing multiple examples. The students also enjoy creating //Powerpoint// and //ComicLife// presentations so they worked hard on their projects. The students worked cooperatively in mixed ability groups which was very helpful to student learning. Students brought a range of abilities, learning styles, and multiple intelligences to each group. Students did a fantastic job presenting the information they learned. The technology aspects of the lesson enhanced student learning and helped students meet the light standard.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">8. ½ page summary on how the lesson went and revisions you would make the next time you teach the lesson. **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> We were very pleased with how this lesson went. The students were engaged and enthusiastic about their learning. Since this lesson, they have been looking for ways to incorporate photography, PowerPoint, and ComicLife into other units. Using these technology tools got them excited about learning the content, which helped them to internalize it and perform at a much higher level. This year’s scores on the Light post-test were the highest we have ever had, and we feel strongly that the use of the technology tools were a key factor. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> Although we were pleased with the overall results, there are always improvements that can be made with any lesson. One revision that would be helpful for the future is to introduce students to digital photography earlier in the year. If students were used to using digital cameras because they had been using them regularly throughout the school year, their photos would be of a much higher quality and we would not have to spend time teaching how to use the cameras and how to take a quality photo. We have learned many ways to integrate photography into our classrooms through this course. If we start using this tool from the beginning of the year, we can incorporate it in every subject and the students will become more skilled and efficient with the tools and programs, and more engaged with their learning.