5th_science

5th Grade Science

Science TEKS		NEISD Technology Standards
5.8B	Identify and demonstrate everyday examples of how light is reflected and refracted.	I2	Click on link to view web site.
		I3	Use the Back, Forward, and Home buttons to navigate on the web.
		DP1	Selecta document type and use the Publisher Wizard to choose a design, color scheme, and layout.
		DP2	Edit needed pages and delete unnecessary ones by clicking on the page navigation button, selecting Edit from the menu, and choosing Delete Page.
		DP3	Click in the text boxes and replace text.
		DP4	Use the spelling feature to edit documents.
		DP5	Right-click on image, choose Change Picture, Picture, and Clipart to replace existing picture with another selection.
		DP7	Access available tools by selecting View from the menu bar and choosing Toolbars.
		DP9	Delete Objects by right-clicking and selecting this option.

Lesson Title: Light

Software Application(s): PowerPoint, Publisher

Directions:
1. Use the Power Point slide show to research light. Students should take notes on what reflection and refraction are and identify objects which reflect and refract.

2. When research is complete, students should open a new Publisher document and select a type of brochure.

3. Have students delete page 1. (They will use 3 heading boxes and three text boxes.)

4. In the title text box, students will enter a title, "What is Light?". They will then enter a paragraph which describes characteristics of light. Students may change font style and size appropriate for length of paragraph.

5. Students should enter a title for the second title box and then type in a paragraph which describes what reflection is and provide examples of objects. Students can change the graphic to an object which can reflect. Students may change font style and size appropriate for length of paragraph.

6. Students should enter a title for the third title box and then type in a paragraph which describes what refraction is and provide examples of objects. Students can change the graphic to an object which can refract. Students may change font style and size appropriate for length of paragraph.

Extensions:

1. Use PowerPoint and it drawing tools, have students create reflection art.

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2. Read the book Fortunately, by Remi Charlip. Have students complete their own versions of the Fortunately pattern book using information they have learned in the Light unit.

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