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Lesson Idea Name: Moon Phases

Content Area: Science
Grade Level(s): 4

Content Standard Addressed: S4E2 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to

model the effects of the position and motion of the Earth and the moon in relation to
the sun as observed from the Earth.

Technology Standard Addressed: 3. Knowledge constructor

Selected Technology Tool: BrainPop

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable): https://www.brainpop.com/science/space/moonphases/

Type of Instructional Software:

☒ Drill and Practice ☒ Tutorial ☐ Simulation ☒ Instructional Game ☐ e-books/e-references

Features of this software (check all that apply):

☐ Assessment Monitoring/Reporting
☐ Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students
☐ Multi-user or collaborative functions with others in the class
☐ Multi-user or collaborative with others outside the class
☒ Accessible to students beyond the school day
☐ Accessible via mobile devices
☒ Multiple languages
☒ Safety, security and/or privacy features

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

☐ Remembering ☒ Understanding ☐ Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating ☐ Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level): (Select the one best level)
☐ Level 1: Awareness ☒ Level 2: Exploration ☐ Level 3: Infusion ☐ Level 4: Integration
☐ Level 5: Expansion ☐ Level 6: Refinement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): With this site, I can turn on the script so that the words are played on
the screen as the narration plays on the video. This should help those who cant hear well or can only read
the English language.

Lesson idea implementation: This video will be presented in the fourth grade as we discuss how the position
of the Moon in relation to the Earth and Sun can affect how we see the moon. This lesson should only last
two days. At the end of the video, I would go through the video quiz that is provided.
To give them a physical activity, I will have the students create a model of the Moon, planet, and star. Each
group will be assigned one phase of the moon cycle. At the end of the lesson, I will have a quiz based on
position of the moon. This will contain pictures of the moon to be matched with the phase they represent.
Reflective Practice: This activity is meant to show the students a closer image of what the moons position
should be. Instead of just seeing it on a screen, the students get a hands on approach. To extend the lesson,

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I would have the students take pictures throughout the month of the Moons phases at night to be shown in
class as a presentation.

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