Lesson on Rolling Systems

Teacher: Lorena Reyes
Subject and grade level: Science, 2nd grade
Location: Oakland, CA
Curriculum: Lesson plan (adapted from the FOSS Curriculum's Balance and Motion Unit)
Brief Description: Science lesson on rolling systems (physical science)
Classroom context: 20 second grade students; all the students are considered English learners (4 Early Intermediate, 13 Intermediate, and 3 Early Advanced); elementary school in an urban area in Northern California.

 

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Part 1: Prepare to Investigate (26:15 min.)


Part 2: Investigate, Talk, Write (26:09 min.)


Notes:

  1. The unedited lesson video length was about 90 minutes long.
  2. This lesson was part of a larger unit on balance and motion that used FOSS curriculum materials.
  3. Prior to lesson, the class investigated ways to balance two dimension shapes made from tag board, and the motion of wheels of different sizes and axles moving down ramps.