Lesson: Character Lesson: To Hear or Not to Hear; That is the Question, if you can hear it!

Floresville ISD LoTi Lesson Plan

Character Lesson: To Hear or Not to Hear; That is the Question, if you can hear it!

Lesson Information
Title of Lesson	Character Lesson: To Hear or Not to Hear; That is the Question, if you can hear it!
Grade Levels	8th
Subject	Science
Course	No course information associated with this lesson.
Authors and Contributors	dbuchanan
Lesson Submission Date	2/18/2008 2:39:55 PM
Lesson Approval Date	3/14/2008 1:04:19 PM

Learning Objectives

TEKS /
Student Expectations

(8.7). (B) recognize that waves are generated and can travel through different media

Targeted TAKS /
Department Objectives

Objective 4

The student will demonstrate an understanding of motion, forces, and energy.

Lesson Overview

A brief summary of the lesson and the expected outcomes.

Overview

Students will research how sounds work, travel; how they are rated and the harmful effects of those at different levels culminating in a public awareness campaign.

Engaging Questions

The task asks students to show their "know how" on something important and challenging, not just their knowledge.

Engaging /
Essential Questions

If possible, have an interpreter of sign, great the class and give instructions using only sign to demonstrate what it is like to be deaf, or pass our ear plugs for students to use and speak very softly.

1-Teacher: speaks softly at first and gradually increases her/his volume:

Can you hear me?

Can you hear me now?

2- What causes sound?

3- How do we measure loudness?

4- At what point is sound too loud?

5- What are some causes of deafness?

6- What kinds of sounds can cause deafness?

7- How can we, as individuals, make others aware of the dangers?

Authentic Learning

The task reflects what people might actually do in the real-world; including real life issues, themes, and problems.

Activities

Students will research how sound is measured and rated. Then they will come up with a rating scale for mp3’s, iPods, stereos, etc…. as well as in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, library, etc.,
Recognize, using their observations, that sound can travel through a substance;
Recognize that sounds are caused by vibrations
Compile data gathered through investigation in order to record and present results,
using tally charts, tables, and labeled graphs produced by hand or with a computer
Describe the harmful effects of high noise levels and identify potential noise hazards at home or in the community
Communicate ideas and information for a variety of purposes and to specific audiences

During a class discussion, students must determine, using a Venn diagram on the tablet pc, the ratings and harmful effects of different volume levels.

They will then make posters, handouts, web pages, etc, of the information to be used around campus and they will receive extra credit if they can get their information placed in public areas. (must return a signed statement for verification)

Related Character Pillars

Responsibility , Citizenship

High Level Thinking Processes The task requires complex-thinking skills (critical/creative thinking, decision making, problem solving)
Bloom's Taxonomy	Analysis , Synthesis
Description	Analysis and synthesis: will come about during class discussion and Venn diagramming

High Level Thinking Processes

The task requires complex-thinking skills (critical/creative thinking, decision making, problem solving)

Bloom's Taxonomy

Analysis , Synthesis

Description

Analysis and synthesis: will come about during class discussion and Venn diagramming

Differentiated Instruction Instruction is tailored to the learning readiness, cultural background, interests, talents, and learning profiles of the students.
Differentiation Activities	Adjusted Questions , Flexible Grouping
Description	Students will be paired or grouped with capabilities in mind and teacher will assist a few students that need more help or they will go to CMC for assistance.

Differentiated Instruction

Instruction is tailored to the learning readiness, cultural background, interests, talents, and learning profiles of the students.

Differentiation Activities

Adjusted Questions , Flexible Grouping

Description

Students will be paired or grouped with capabilities in mind and teacher will assist a few students that need more help or they will go to CMC for assistance.