Points received out of 25______

Teaching Lesson 3

Name: Rye, Mary Elizabeth

Date lesson was handed in: December 03, 2018
Grade Level of Lesson Taught: 5th Grade
Day and Time your Class Meets: Monday at 12pm

Scientific Content- 4 points

Spectrum: a band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of

light by their different degrees of refraction according to the wavelength

Refraction: the fact or phenomenon of light being deflected in passing obliquely through the
interface between one medium and another or through a medium of varying density

Wavelength: the distance between successive crests of a wave

Deflected: cause (something) to change direction by interposing something

Prism: a glass or other transparent object in prism form, especially one that is triangular with
refracting surfaces at an acute angle with each other and that separates white light into a
spectrum of colors

Source: https://www.dictionary.com/

Inquiry Based-5 Points

Plan and conduct a simple investigation. The students conducted an experiment to see at which
angle they were able to create a rainbow spectrum on the floor. They had to find the appropriate
angle to which they were able to see the spectrum. Use appropriate tools and techniques to gather
and interpret data. They did this using, a flashlight and by holding a prism. Once they were each
able to create the rainbow, I had them move their flashlight and try again. Some were able to get
it back right away others took a little while. I told them to show their classmates how they
created their rainbow, as they all had their prisms and flashlights at a different angle. I then had
them move the prism to see if they could eliminate all the white light in their spectrum to only
have the colors of the rainbow. One was able to completely take away all of the white light,
while the others still had a sliver of white light in their spectrums.

Science TEKS Alignment-6 Points

Scientific investigation and reasoning

The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations.
5.2: The student is expected to:
b.) ask well defined questions, formulate testable hypotheses, and select and use appropriate
equipment and technology
The students will use this TEK when they are using the appropriate equipment, to be able to
conduct the experiment and get the accurate results.

Force, motion, and energy

The student knows that energy occurs in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and
systems.
5.6: The student is expected to:
c.) demonstrate that light travels in a straight line until is strikes an object or travels through one
medium to another and demonstrate that light can be reflected, such as the use of mirrors or other
shiny surfaces and refracted, such as through the appearance of an object when observed through
water
The students will use this TEK when they are conducting the experiment and using the flashlight
to shine light at the prism to create the spectrum.

Assessment -5 point

I used a worksheet (attached) to assess my students. They had to answer five questions about
light spectrums. They had to label an image on the worksheet and answer two questions. I would
say that this is an effective method to assess my students because they had to answer the
questions individually. I was able to see where they were doing very well and where they were
struggling, which they all had some trouble on the last question. The second form of assessment I
did with my students was oral questions. They had to answer; “Was it easy to find the rainbow
spectrum?” They then had to explain to me what worked to create the spectrum and what did not
work. I think this was also a good form of assessment because it required them to think critically
as to why the different methods of moving the flashlight and the prism would/wouldn’t work to
create the spectrum.

Changes -4 points

The first thing I would change in my lesson would be to add another variable, a spherical prism.
By adding a different prism my lesson would improve because the students would have to find
the spectrum in both objects. The two prims would add more of a challenge to the students,
because I feel that the spectrum will be harder to find in the spherical prism. It would also add
more comprehension skills, because the students would still have to explain to me what worked,
and why. Another thing I would change to make my lesson better would be to a darken the
classroom, by covering all the windows and not allow in any light. I would then make a hole in
one of the sheets covering the window and allow a sliver of sunlight to enter the classroom. I
would then have the students try the experiment by using sunlight instead of a flashlight.

Writing Quality and Following Directions-1 point