Lesson Plan

Aliens: We Come in Peace

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Scholars practice opening their minds to observations and make reasonable claims during an out-of-this-world lesson. After group discussions, pupils perform an experiment, relying on their observational skills, and present their findings to the class.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Prepare your young scientists the day before by reminding them not to touch or interact with the invaders when they enter the classroom the next day
Classroom Considerations
  • The four aliens are printed on one piece of paper, but when you print the aliens, be sure to print each on a different color
  • Requires a selection of live roly-polys or pill bugs for day two of three days
Pros
  • Includes interesting hooks to keep students' attention
  • Follows a 5E lesson format
  • Easily adapts to different academic levels
Cons
  • None