This science lesson uses an inquiry method to teach students about honeybees. Students start with an introduction where they share what they know about honeybees. They then watch a video and do group research on honeybee life cycles. Students explore honeycomb samples at different stations using microscopes, computers, and measurements. Finally, students summarize what they learned and reflect on the activities. The lesson allows students to discover information through hands-on exploration and discussion.
1. Group CLE Science Lesson #1
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT INQUIRY METHOD
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“Introduction to Honeybees”
11. TEACHER TRANSITIONS
“Honeybees-Life Cycle” Video & Group Work
TEACHERS SETS STAGE FOR GROUP WORK
Explains group development charts
12. TEACHER TRANSITIONS
“Honeybees-Life Cycle” Video & Group Work
TEACHERS SETS STAGE FOR GROUP WORK
Explains group development charts
STUDENT GROUP RESEARCH
Teacher guides students to web resources
13. TEACHER TRANSITIONS
“Honeybees-Life Cycle” Video & Group Work
TEACHERS SETS STAGE FOR GROUP WORK
Explains group development charts
STUDENT GROUP RESEARCH
Teacher guides students to web resources
TEACHER SUPPORT
Walking room and asking probing students, letting students discover
14. TEACHER TRANSITIONS
“Honeybees-Life Cycle” Video & Group Work
TEACHERS SETS STAGE FOR GROUP WORK
Explains group development charts
STUDENT GROUP RESEARCH
Teacher guides students to web resources
TEACHER SUPPORT
Walking room and asking probing students, letting students discover
DIFFERENTIATED TEACHING
Teacher asks appropriate questions to reach all student levels
15. TEACHER TRANSITIONS
“Honeybees-Life Cycle” Video & Group Work
TEACHERS SETS STAGE FOR GROUP WORK
Explains group development charts
STUDENT GROUP RESEARCH
Teacher guides students to web resources
TEACHER SUPPORT
Walking room and asking probing students, letting students discover
DIFFERENTIATED TEACHING
Teacher asks appropriate questions to reach all student levels
16. Closure
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17. STUDENTS CREATE GENERALIZATION STATEMENTS
Every group creates generalization statements that summarize
the topic they researched
18. STUDENTS CREATE GENERALIZATION STATEMENTS
Every group creates generalization statements that summarize
the topic they researched
WHOLE CLASS SHARES
Groups present their topics to whole class
19. STUDENTS CREATE GENERALIZATION STATEMENTS
Every group creates generalization statements that summarize
the topic they researched
WHOLE CLASS SHARES
Groups present their topics to whole class
CREATE CLASSROOM TOPIC GENERALIZATION STATEMENT
Whole class works together to create a generalization statement
for entire lesson topic
20. STUDENTS CREATE GENERALIZATION STATEMENTS
Every group creates generalization statements that summarize
the topic they researched
WHOLE CLASS SHARES
Groups present their topics to whole class
CREATE CLASSROOM TOPIC GENERALIZATION STATEMENT
Whole class works together to create a generalization statement
for entire lesson topic
REFLECTION & CLOSURE
Teacher encourages student reflection of new ideas learned.
Students interact with one another and pose questions
to each other and class
21. STUDENTS CREATE GENERALIZATION STATEMENTS
Every group creates generalization statements that summarize
the topic they researched
WHOLE CLASS SHARES
Groups present their topics to whole class
CREATE CLASSROOM TOPIC GENERALIZATION STATEMENT
Whole class works together to create a generalization statement
for entire lesson topic
REFLECTION & CLOSURE
Teacher encourages student reflection of new ideas learned.
Students interact with one another and pose questions
to each other and class
22. CONCEPT MAPS
also see examples
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24. Generalization Statement:
“ Honeybees utilize the nest and comb for a variety of life functions
including food storage and reproduction
”
25. EXAMPLE CLASS
GENERALIZATION STATEMENT:
“ Honeybees and hives are dynamic organizations where each bee
has specific responsibilities and functions
to ensure the survival and success of the hive
”
26. Group CLE Science Lesson #3
LAUNCH-EXPLORE-SUMMARIZE INQUIRY METHOD
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“Introduction to Honeybees”
30. REVIEW
Teacher reviews concept charts and generalization statements
31. REVIEW
Teacher reviews concept charts and generalization statements
OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS:
Teacher poses questions to further explore topic:
“Can you tell us about the Caste System?”
32. REVIEW
Teacher reviews concept charts and generalization statements
OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS:
Teacher poses questions to further explore topic:
“Can you tell us about the Caste System?”
LESSON DIRECTIONS
Teacher provides detailed instruction on “how to” execute
the activity and directions for Science Stations
33. REVIEW
Teacher reviews concept charts and generalization statements
OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS:
Teacher poses questions to further explore topic:
“Can you tell us about the Caste System?”
LESSON DIRECTIONS
Teacher provides detailed instruction on “how to” execute
the activity and directions for Science Stations
PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH MATERIALS
Teacher will pass out Science Activity Sheets to every student and
Comb honey samples to each group for Science Station exploration
34. REVIEW
Teacher reviews concept charts and generalization statements
OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS:
Teacher poses questions to further explore topic:
“Can you tell us about the Caste System?”
LESSON DIRECTIONS
Teacher provides detailed instruction on “how to” execute
the activity and directions for Science Stations
PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH MATERIALS
Teacher will pass out Science Activity Sheets to every student and
Comb honey samples to each group for Science Station exploration
35. Explore
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36. TEACHER MONITORS BUT PROVIDES SPACE
Students will move simultaneously through four activity stations
37. TEACHER MONITORS BUT PROVIDES SPACE
Students will move simultaneously through four activity stations
STUDENTS WORK TO DISCOVER FOR THEMSELVES
Students experiment at Science Stations to complete Science Activity Sheets
Station #1: Computer Research
Station #2: Comb Attribute discovery with microscopes and student
drawing of observations
Station #3: Comb magnification with Digital Blue QX microscopes
Station #4: Comb measurements with measuring tape with cm,
student conversion to mm
38. TEACHER MONITORS BUT PROVIDES SPACE
Students will move simultaneously through four activity stations
STUDENTS WORK TO DISCOVER FOR THEMSELVES
Students experiment at Science Stations to complete Science Activity Sheets
Station #1: Computer Research
Station #2: Comb Attribute discovery with microscopes and student
drawing of observations
Station #3: Comb magnification with Digital Blue QX microscopes
Station #4: Comb measurements with measuring tape with cm,
student conversion to mm
TEACHER MONITORS & SUPPORTS
Teacher monitors student progress by moving through the room
providing support, monitoring student involvement, and providing
differentiated instruction.
39. TEACHER MONITORS BUT PROVIDES SPACE
Students will move simultaneously through four activity stations
STUDENTS WORK TO DISCOVER FOR THEMSELVES
Students experiment at Science Stations to complete Science Activity Sheets
Station #1: Computer Research
Station #2: Comb Attribute discovery with microscopes and student
drawing of observations
Station #3: Comb magnification with Digital Blue QX microscopes
Station #4: Comb measurements with measuring tape with cm,
student conversion to mm
TEACHER MONITORS & SUPPORTS
Teacher monitors student progress by moving through the room
providing support, monitoring student involvement, and providing
differentiated instruction.
40. Summarize
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41. WORK COMPLETION
Once Science Activity Sheets are complete teacher will focus
student attention to whole class discussion
42. WORK COMPLETION
Once Science Activity Sheets are complete teacher will focus
student attention to whole class discussion
REFLECTION & STUDENT INPUT
Teacher will ask students what they discovered, found interesting,
liked, and disliked about the activities
43. WORK COMPLETION
Once Science Activity Sheets are complete teacher will focus
student attention to whole class discussion
REFLECTION & STUDENT INPUT
Teacher will ask students what they discovered, found interesting,
liked, and disliked about the activities
OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
Example: What did you think about the magnifying glass versus
the microscope? What did you discover through measuring the
honeycombs shapes?
44. WORK COMPLETION
Once Science Activity Sheets are complete teacher will focus
student attention to whole class discussion
REFLECTION & STUDENT INPUT
Teacher will ask students what they discovered, found interesting,
liked, and disliked about the activities
OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
Example: What did you think about the magnifying glass versus
the microscope? What did you discover through measuring the
honeycombs shapes?
SUMMARIZE BIG IDEAS
Where real learning takes place!
Discuss topics and have students verbally discuss observations.
Encourage interactions between students
