Lesson+Unit-2


 * Earth Structures **

** Analyze your learners: ** 4th grade Science class SC.4.E.6.1: Identify the three categories of rocks: igneous, (formed from molten rock): sedimentary, (pieces of other rocks and fossilized organisms): and metamorphic, (formed from heat and pressure). SC.4.E.6.2:Identify the physical properties of common earth forming minerals, including hardness, color, luster, cleavage, and streak color, and recognize the role of minerals in the formation of rocks. SC.4.E.6.4: Describe the basic differences between physical weathering (breaking down of rock by wind, water, ice, temperature change, and plants) and erosion (movement of rock by gravity, wind, water, and ice).

Using the internet, students will research earth structures Using word, students will create outline of research Using Purdue website, students will cite all sources Using wikispaces, students will create a wiki on earths structures Using extra time, students will briefly present what they found
 * State your Objectives: **

laptop cart Internet Word wikispaces Purdue OWL
 * Select your Media **

Create a wiki to introduce earth structures Create an outline of research using word Reserve laptop cart and/or computer lab for projects Cite all sources accurately
 * Utilize your Media **

Students will use internet on the reserved laptops to research earth structures. Using word they will create an outline for their presentation. Using the research they will create a wikispaces wiki with at least 3 structures. Extra time will be used by presenting what the students found and the similarities and differences between all of the structures.
 * Require Learner Participation **

** Evaluate and Revise **
With a basic knowledge of how to research, students were able to accurately cite all sources and find reliable information. They were then able to create a wiki that was organized and displayed knowledge in an effective way.