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Mcneese State University Department of Education Professions Lesson Plan Template

This lesson plan template outlines a science lesson for first grade students about the salinity of the ocean. Over the course of two weeks, students will learn about ocean locations and life, currents, tides, and threats to oceans. In this specific lesson, students will conduct experiments comparing fresh water and salt water by tasting samples and observing how eggs float. They will learn that salt water is denser than fresh water due to its salt content. The lesson procedures involve mixing salt water, having students observe and taste the waters, then dropping eggs into fresh and salt water to demonstrate their differing densities.

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Mcneese State University Department of Education Professions Lesson Plan Template

This lesson plan template outlines a science lesson for first grade students about the salinity of the ocean. Over the course of two weeks, students will learn about ocean locations and life, currents, tides, and threats to oceans. In this specific lesson, students will conduct experiments comparing fresh water and salt water by tasting samples and observing how eggs float. They will learn that salt water is denser than fresh water due to its salt content. The lesson procedures involve mixing salt water, having students observe and taste the waters, then dropping eggs into fresh and salt water to demonstrate their differing densities.

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McNeese State University

Department of Education Professions


Lesson Plan Template
Course: EDTC 245 Semester: Fall 2018
Name: Ashley Head Email: [email protected]
Primary Subject Area: Science Grade Level: First Grade
Title of Lesson: There’s a Commotion in the Ocean! Approximate Duration: 2 Weeks (9 Lessons)
Lesson 2: How Salty is the Ocean?
Overview of Lesson (Danielson, 1c)
A. Concept Objectives
1. Students will gain an understanding of the location and names of the oceans.
2. Students will gain an understanding of the diversity of ocean life.
3. Students will develop an understanding of ocean water, as well as currents and
tidal patterns.
4. Students will develop recognition of threats to ocean life.
B. Content from the Core Knowledge Sequence
1. Most of the earth is covered with water
2. Locate oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic
3. Oceans are salt water (unlike fresh water rivers and lakes)
4. Coast, shore, waves, tides (high and low)
5. Currents, the Gulf Stream
6. Landscape of the ocean floor: mountain peaks and deep valleys (trenches)
7. Diversity of ocean life: from organisms too small for the eye to see (plankton), to
giant whales
8. Dangers to ocean life (for example, overfishing, pollution, oil spills)
C. Skill Objectives
1. Students will locate and identify the oceans on a map.
2. Students will identify the layers of the oceans.
3. Students will conduct experiments to determine the difference between fresh
water and salt water, as well as the density of salt water.
4. Students will understand tidal patterns and the effects of the Gulf Stream.
5. Students will create a sequenced flipbook containing the layers of the ocean,
appropriate sea life for each layer, as well as descriptions of each layer.
6. Students will create a model of an ocean food chain.
7. Using a map of the world students will determine which ocean various animals
live in.
8. Students will use their knowledge of the ocean to create a three-dimensional
ocean scene.
9. Students will research ocean life online and select one ocean animal to write a
report on.
10. Students will understand the effects of pollution and overfishing on ocean life.
Prior Knowledge Expected of Students
A. For Teachers
1. Ocean animals and their habitats – specifically which zone they reside in
2. Awareness of interdependence between living things and their environment
3. Ocean currents – the Gulf Stream
B. For Students
1. World geography – specifically the continents and oceans
2. A basic knowledge of conservation from Kindergarten
3. A basic knowledge of the effects of pollution
Louisiana Student Standards (LSS)

Educational Technology Standard

Additional Standards

Interdisciplinary Connections + Standards

Student Outcomes (Danielson, 1c)

Lesson Procedures
Time Step By Step Lesson Procedures Pre-planned Seed
Questions
1. Mix a pitcher of water with 3 to 4 spoons of salt before beginning lesson.

2. Explain to students that oceans differ from lakes, rivers, and streams.
Oceans are made of salt water, while lakes, rivers, and streams are filled with
fresh water.

3. Give each student a cup with a taste of salt water and a cup with fresh
water. Have students observe the water and discuss any differences they
see. Tell students to taste the fresh water and then taste the salt water.
Discuss the differences in the taste.

4. Explain to students that the following experiment involves a comparison


between the density of salt water and fresh water. Explain to students that
density is how heavy the water is.

5. Fill one of the glasses with 1 cup of water. Gently drop one of the eggs into
the water and watch what happens. Record observations on the board.

6. Fill the second glass with 1 cup of water, ¼ cup of salt, and a few drops of
food coloring and allow it to sit for five minutes. Carefully and slowly add fresh
water using the eyedropper, being careful not to disturb the settled colored salt
water. Drop the second egg into the glass and watch what happens. Record
the results on the board.

7. Have a class discussion using the following questions: 1. Compare the way
the two eggs float and describe the differences. 2. Why do you think the eggs
float differently in the separate glasses? 3. What does this experiment tell you
about the differences in the water?

8. After the students have shared their thoughts, explain that the egg sank in
the fresh water because it had greater density. The egg floated in the salt
water because when salt is added to water its density becomes greater than
that of the egg. That makes the egg float.
Teacher Materials Student Materials Technology Resources References
1. 2 small cups per 1. 2 small cups per
child child
2. Pitcher of salt water 2. Pitcher of salt water
3. Pitcher of fresh water 3. Pitcher of fresh water
4. 2 – 16 oz. clear 4. 2 – 16 oz. clear
glasses glasses
5. 2 eggs 5. 2 eggs
6. Eye dropper 6. Eye dropper
7. ¼ cup measure 7. ¼ cup measure
8. 1 cup measure 8. 1 cup measure
9. Water 9. Water
10. Salt 10. Salt
11. Food coloring 11. Food coloring
Relevance / Rationale

Exploration / Extension / Supplemental

Assessment Criteria For Success


1. Monitor student responses for understanding while conducting the experiments
Differentiation (Danielson, 1c, 3e )

Post Lesson Reflection

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