Determine what young pupils already know about earth science with a brainstorming activity. After class members work together to complete a KWL chart about the Earth, they craft an acrostic poem to demonstrate their understanding.

Concepts

the earth, planet earth, brainstorming, geology, acrostic poems, poetic elements

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create an interdisciplinary assignment between language arts and science for the poetry assignment
• Design the KWL chart with a Smart Board or document projector
• Have groups brainstorm what they know and would like to know before sharing with the class

Classroom Considerations

• Continues an introduction into the unit
• Consider implementing a requirement to use science-specific terminology in the poems, especially for older or more skilled learners
• Part two of a six-lesson earth science series

Pros

• Incorporates poetic elements into a science lesson
• Promotes collaboration and discussion
• Prepares class members for the next few activities by establishing prior knowledge

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.6.10 RL.7.10 RL.8.10 L.6.5.a L.7.5.a L.8.5.a RST.6-8.4