Appendix
Day 2 T-chart for the Brain Discussion: Enlarge for actual classroom use
Brainstorming the Brain
What I think I know. What I know now.
Day 3 Job Chart: For easier use for a second grader you may want to change the font. Depending on class size a child may need to share a job or have two jobs.
Group Leader ______________________________
Lead Writer _______________________________
Who Reporter _____________________________
What Reporter _____________________________
When Reporter ____________________________
Where Reporter ____________________________
Why Reporter _____________________________
How Reporter _____________________________
Day 4: Organization Form: For easier use for a second grader you may want to change the font and make it fit one page. This form is used to compile all the information from the cards into one location. The Lead Writer will be the one to complete this task. Once the form is complete the students can then write their newspaper article.
Resource cited page: For easier use for a second grader you may want to change the font and make it fit one page. You may want to add more rows of boxes to encourage more research. The children should be aware that they need to say where they found all of their information. This is a simple chart that they can fill out as they progress through the research.
Topic ___________________________
Books we used
Internet sites we used
How to's for this unit
How to access FOSS: using the URL above enter the site. Register your name, school etc. I suggest you put your grade level as 6 even if you are not a sixth grade teacher this will allow you to access the investigation about the brain and senses. You can now enter the Lab. It is suggested to explore the site ahead of time so that you know what part of it you want to use. The children should be given your login information to use during their research so don't use a username and password that is private.
How to find the picture of the Brain and its senses: use the URL here to access a picture on the web site Bing: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=brain&FORM=IGRE1&p1=OneRow#focal=8d3812431121bee6095973e167d4b418&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emc.maricopa.edu%2Ffaculty%2Ffarabee%2FBIOBK%2Fbrain.gif
This link will bring you directly to a colored picture of the brain and the location of the senses. The easiest way to display it would be to use the computer and projector.
How to find a coloring sheet of the brain: Rather than just coloring brain on a worksheet a very unique way of showing the senses in the brain would be to used the desk model found at this URL: http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/wwwdesk.html The children can color each side of the brain then cut and fold it to stand on their desk while they color the 3-dimensional brain.
How to make 3-dimensional brains: This needs to be done several weeks in advanced. You may need more than mold if you have a lot to make. You can buy brain jell-o molds at http://www.prankplace.com/brainmold.htm. Remember to spray the mold with cooking spray and use Plaster of Paris or other hardening material when making the brains.
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