Week 6 Science Lesson

In this lesson that introduced energy and energy sources, these students were able to gain a deeper understanding of the energy of motion.  The engagement was a K-W-L chart on what background information they had on energy.  I introduced the lesson vocabulary.  This was followed by a partner-reading and fluency building activity that used the science text and repeated the vocabulary words.  I introduced the task of using clay, toothpicks, paper and a car to create a car that could not be moved by using hands.  However, I did not show them how to put it together! 

I feel that this was a successful lesson for the students because they were able to create something for and by themselves.  In addition, the lesson challenged me to become more of a facilitator and not a lecturer. 

What makes your goat dance?