The content based materials I have designed is for grade five. The topic is Solar System from Social Studies subject. The main objective of the materials is to let students identify and tell the names of eight planets correctly. The tool I have used are Microsoft PowerPoint and video. Like I mentioned in my previous blog, video helps the learners to learn at their pace and appealing to all levels of learners. I have inserted my voice across the slides which aids auditory learner to learn better.
How did I create the materials?
First of all, I have created sun using round shape and used gradient red colour to look more fascinating. I have also designed the eight planets using round shape and different gradient colours. For Saturn and Uranus rings, I have used block arc shape and off axis 1 top option from shape effects under 3-D rotation. I used white oval shape with transparent applied to it in order to make orbit.
In the first slide I have used entrance (bounce) animation for sun and eight planets and even added wipe animation for the text to introduce the lesson topic. Next slide consists of objectives that the students should fulfill by the end of the lesson. Third slide mainly talks about components of solar system in which firstly, I have shown the picture of solar system. I have downloaded relevant images of comets and asteroids from the google, inserted and arranged with planets. One by one I displayed the word, then used transparent and red outlined oval shape to emphasized the picture. Here, I used entrance animations (appear and disappear) to grab attention and to say that it is important. After that, I also used emphasis (underline) animation to reiterate important concepts.
In fourth slide, I have inserted orbit and eight planets along with sun. Then, in a sequential manner I have applied entrance (fade) animation for both image and text. After that when all the images and text are presented, the text will zoom out as I have used emphasize (grow/shrink). In fifth slide, I simply duplicated the fourth slide and erased the text and then made the planets to revolve around the sun by using motion (circle) animation. It will go on and on revolving until the next slide and in this slide I have explained the concept of gravity using simple animation with the text. In second last slide, I have recollected the lesson learned through mind mapping. This is done in order for students to remember for a longer period of time. I have inserted a transparent white circle shape and a line. I duplicated the line into seven lines and drew a concept map. While drawing the concept map I inserted the planets on one end of the line and let the text come out when I click. I used entrance (fade) animation for the text. I ended up my lesson with a thank you note and then converted the PowerPoint into video.
When should the materials be used?
The materials can be used in lesson development and lesson closure. It can be also used before teaching in the class by letting the students to watch the video at home and come. Further, the teacher can draw ideas from students and if more information input is required then, teacher can do so accordingly. Teacher can also respond to the student doubts if they have any. Now, when it comes to usage of material in lesson development, teacher can simply play the video and let the students watch the video. This is because everything is explained through voice narration. It can be used at lesson closure because I have made a concept map about solar system and it is mainly for students to recollect what they have learnt.
Word search instructions:
1) This activity will be done individually.
2) Everyone will be provided with a word search sheet.
3) Read the words given in a box carefully and circle all the word.
4) You all will be given 5 minutes to complete the activity.
Video link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13wzfnqWQtz07F3RN_ipdAQtHNPaMfzHf/view?usp=sharing
Worksheet link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PUiGQR5H_vWgWlRoOH5pLTiRg0Oo3JMP/view?usp=sharing
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