District: Voorheesville Central Schools
School/District Representative: Mary Anne Milano
SLO Project Name: Solar System Exploration
Authored by: Amy Lenseth and Mary Anne Milano
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Homepage address: http://exploressyst.weebly.com/
Grade Level(s): 4
Subject Area(s): Science, ELA
Learning context:
Actual NYS Common Core Learning Standards Referenced: (taken from SED publication)
Reading Standards for Informational Text
Key Ideas and Details
1. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
1. Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
2. Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Writing Standards for Grade 4
Production and Distribution of Writing
1. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
2. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
3. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
4. With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
1. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
2. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Assessments:
Assessment will be based upon completion all of the project requirements along with project rubric.
Student Outcomes (Exemplars): Click here for Project Information page
Time required: Three weeks.
Resources (materials): Research packet, Internet resources, Computers/tablets
School/District Representative: Mary Anne Milano
SLO Project Name: Solar System Exploration
Authored by: Amy Lenseth and Mary Anne Milano
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Homepage address: http://exploressyst.weebly.com/
Grade Level(s): 4
Subject Area(s): Science, ELA
Learning context:
Actual NYS Common Core Learning Standards Referenced: (taken from SED publication)
Reading Standards for Informational Text
Key Ideas and Details
1. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
1. Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
2. Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Writing Standards for Grade 4
Production and Distribution of Writing
1. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
2. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
3. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
4. With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
1. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
2. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Assessments:
Assessment will be based upon completion all of the project requirements along with project rubric.
Student Outcomes (Exemplars): Click here for Project Information page
Time required: Three weeks.
Resources (materials): Research packet, Internet resources, Computers/tablets