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Grade/
subject:
Grade
4
Social
Studies
Outcome:
4.2.1
Title:
Here,
There,
and
Everywhere:
Making
Explorer
Puppets
Objectives:
Students
will
be
able
to
differentiate
between
land,
sea,
and
space
explorers
and
the
equipment
they
need
while
exploring
Materials:
Paper
Doll
Cutouts
Wooden
Dowels
(1/2
inch
think)
Velcro
Strips
Scissors
and
Glue
for
Each
Student
Fabric
Aluminum
Foil
Double
Sided
Tape
Foam
Sheets
Fake
Hair
Unit: Exploration
Activity:
Students
will
make
a
land,
sea,
or
space
explorer
puppet
They
will
include
any
accessories
their
puppet
may
need
Instructions
for
students
First you need to decide what kind of puppet you want to make: a land, sea or space explorer. If you are stuck, dont forget to look at the handout, poster, or examples for ideas. Next, gather up materials you will need to put your puppet together. Make sure you have a paper cut-out and a wooden dowel. What type of equipment do you think your explorer would need while he or she is discovering? Include those accessories with your puppet Dont be afraid to ask for help if you need it Make Sure to use your time wisely, you only have ten minutes to put your puppet together. Be creative and have fun!
Assessment
Have
I
Followed
all
of
the
instructions?
Student
Checklist:
Explorer
Puppet
Name:_______________
No
Because
I
Yes Been creative with the materials provided? Shown that I understand the difference between land, sea, and space explorers? Finished my sheet to hand in? Completed my puppet?
What
kind
of
explorer
did
you
choose?
Does
the
way
you
dressed
your
puppet
represent
what
kind
of
explorer
they
are?
Unit: Exploration
Outcome:
4.2.1
Title:
Here,
There,
and
Everywhere:
Writing
a
Script
for
Your
Explorer
Puppet
Objectives:
Students
will
become
familiar
with
vocabulary
and
terminology
associated
with
their
explorer
puppet
and
practice
using
what
they
learned
in
scripted
dialogue.
Materials:
Books
about
land,
sea,
and
space
exploration
Paper
and
Pencils
Dictionaries
Short
Explorer
Biographies
A
timer
Activity:
Assessment
Have
I
Followed
all
of
the
instructions?
Used vocabulary and terminology specific to my type of explorer? Shown that I understand the difference between vocabulary of land, sea, and space explorers? Timed my dialogue to make sure it lasts 2-3 minutes? Completed my script?
Exit Slip Write a short paragraph describing your script. Provide three vocabulary words you used and their dictionary definition.
Unit:
Exploration
Grade/
subject:
Grade
4
Social
Studies
Outcome:
4.2.1
Title:
Here,
There,
&
Everywhere:
Picture
Sort
Objectives:
Students
will
be
able
to
correctly
identify
and
explain
the
tools,
equipment,
and
accessories
each
type
of
explorer
needs
in
order
to
carry
out
their
tasks.
Materials:
Pictures
of
assorted
materials
(such
as
helmets,
maps,
food,
etc.)
Worksheets
to
record
their
answers
on
Writing
utensils
Students work by yourself or with group mates to sort the provided pictures into the correct groupings Explain why you chose like you did in 1-2 sentences for each type of explorer
Assessment:
The
worksheets
will
be
collected
and
assessed
for
completion
and
understanding
(Gets
it,
Almost
There,
Not
Quite)
Sample Worksheet Look at the pictures provided. Which do you think belong to a land explorer, a sea explorer, or a space explorer? Place them in the categories below and explain why you made your choices. Some pictures may fit into more than one category. Land Explorer Why. Sea Explorer Space Explorer
Why
Why
Grade/
subject:
Grade
4
Social
Studies
Outcome:
4.2.1
Title:
Here,
There,
and
Everywhere:
Research
an
Explorer
Objectives:
Students
will
choose
one
particular
land,
sea,
or
space
explorer
to
research.
They
will
become
an
expert
on
this
researcher,
being
able
to
answer
several
questions
about
them
in
their
next
project.
Unit: Exploration
Materials:
Computers or Mobile Devices with Internet Access Books, dictionaries, encyclopedias for student use
Assessment
Students
will
use
their
research
to
complete
their
next
project-
a
research
booklet
Explorers
Booklet
Grade/
subject:
Grade
4
Social
Studies
Outcome:
Examine
the
stories
of
various
explorers
of
land,
ocean,
space
and
ideas.
Title:
Explorer
booklet
Objectives:
Students
will
fill
out
the
prepared
booklet
with
the
research
they
have
found
about
their
chosen
explorer.
Materials:
Booklet
The
students
have
chosen
an
explorer
and
started
to
research
information.
They
have
begun
to
learn
who
their
chosen
explorer
is
and
where
they
have
explored.
Students
will
be
given
a
booklet
that
will
provide
them
with
a
guide
for
what
information
they
should
be
looking
for
in
their
research.
There
are
3
questions
and
space
for
the
students
to
record
their
findings.
There
are
2
other
question
that
will
be
filled
out
in
the
next
outcome.
This
will
keep
all
their
information
in
one
place
that
is
needed
for
further
activities.
Assessment: The booklet itself will be marked to see if each question was understood and successfully researched.
Booklet cover
Pages 1-2
Pages 3-4
Pages 5-6
Pages 7-8
Explorers
Monologue
Grade/
subject:
Grade
4
Social
Studies
Outcome:
Examine
the
stories
of
various
explorers
of
land,
ocean,
space
and
ideas.
Title:
Explorers
Monologue
Objectives:
Student
will
be
able
to
write
a
monologue
from
someone
elses
perspective.
Materials:
A
section
in
their
booklet
Description
for
Teacher
They
must
take
all
the
information
that
they
have
researched
and
write
a
monologue
from
the
perspective
of
that
explorer.
It
may
be
helpful
to
get
them
to
write
a
draft
copy
before
putting
the
good
copy
in
their
booklet
A
sheet
is
provided
in
the
booklet
for
the
good
copy
Assessment:
There
is
space
provided
for
the
monologue
in
their
booklet.
This
will
be
marked
to
make
sure
they
have
included
all
the
elements
that
were
researched.
(Questions
1-5)
Take the information that you have researched and create a poster that resembles what you think the explorer you chose looks like. You may use any of the craft supplies to illustrate youre your explorer would wear and what equipment they might need on their journey.
Instructions
for
students
On
presentation
night
you
will:
Take
on
the
character
of
your
explorer
by
using
the
poster
and
monologue
you
have
prepared.
One
at
a
time
you
will
present
your
monologue
as
if
you
are
the
explorer.
Family
and
friends
will
be
watching
so
make
sure
that
you
follow
the
four
criteria
provided.
Unit:
Exploration
Grade/
subject:
Grade
4
Social
Studies
Outcome:
4.2.1
Title:
Here,
There,
and
Everywhere:
Track
the
route
of
your
explorer
Objectives:
Students
will
use
maps
to
track
their
explorer
from
their
country/state
of
origin
to
their
final
destination.
Materials:
Cork
boards
Maps
of
land,
sea,
and
space
Tacks
Elastic
bands
Assessment
Students
will
pass
in
their
corkboard
and
complete
a
journal
entry
about
their
project
Unit:
Exploration
Grade/
subject:
Grade
4
Social
Studies
Outcome:
4.2.1
Title:
Here,
There,
and
Everywhere:
Create
a
Facebook
Profile
for
Your
Explorer
Objectives:
Students
will
present
their
knowledge
of
their
explorer
in
a
fun
and
creative
way
Assessment
Profiles
will
be
marked
for
completion
and
accuracy