Lesson Plan: Alice’s Wonderland Adventurous In and Out the Classroom!

Title of Lesson: Alice’s Wonderland Adventurous In and Out the Classroom!

Grade Level: 1rst Grade

Class Time: One whole day

Concepts: Concept Standard #1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.
Content Standard #2: Using knowledge of structures and functions.
Content Standard #3: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.

Georgia Standards: Mathematics
M1M1. Student will compare and/or order the length, weight, or capacity of tow or more objects by using direct comparison or a nonstandard unit.

Language Arts
ELA1R2 The student demonstrates the ability to identify and orally manipulate words and individual sounds within those spoken words.

Science
S1L1 G. Compare a fairy tale story about an animal and a science story of an animal, Tell how they are similar and how they are different.


Objective: The students in this first grade class will understand the adventures of Alice by building their understanding of Science, Language Arts, and Math literacy by going to a museum and using manipulatives to complete the field trip booklet with 90% accuracy.


Motivation: The teacher will show a picture of Alice and ask who was she, and what did she do? The teacher and students will orally review the story.


Vocabulary: Measurement Weight
Croquet Onomatopoeia
Length Height
Capacity



Instructional Strategies:
a. The teacher will tell the students that they will be going on field trip to help build their knowledge on Science, Language Arts, and Math literacy.
b. Before the teacher and students depart for the field trip they review some Math and Science terms along with the story of Alice in Wonderland.
c. Next the teacher discusses the field trip booklet and how the students can work on the booklet at the museum, during lunch time, and on the bus, and the last 20 minutes of class. The booklet will be due at the end of the day.
d. The teacher will read a poem, “The Lobster-Quadrille”, by Lewis Carroll.
e. After the students have finish listing to the poem, they will draw a picture to illustrate The Lobster-Quadrille.
f. The teacher will tell the student, that just as they use their imagination to draw that picture, they will use their imagination at the museum.
g. The teacher and student will depart to the museum.
h. After the teacher and students has arrived back to the classroom, the student will have 20 minutes to finish their booklet before leaving for the day.

Field Trip Information:

During the field trip, children will make exciting discoveries that will engage them in an exploration of learning. Children will be learning in the subject areas of Art, Math, Language Arts and Science. They will go through some of same challenges like in Alice in her Wonderland. Students will enter the museum’s wonderland at the same place Alice’s dream adventure begins. They crawl through a rabbit hole and fall through the earth. They will play with meaning of words, learn about measurements. The will discover special illusions and surprises. Next, they will create a mad tea party, manipulate a crazy clock, and end the tour with playing a game of croquet where balls in motion are a surprise.

Date of Field Trip: November 20, 2007
Time: 9:45 am -1:00 pm
Chaperones: 1 chaperone per every 5 children.
Price: Student discount rate is $6.50 with one free chaperone for every five students. Additional adults pay the full price of $11.00. The museum charges sales tax unless a tax exemption form (ST-5 or Letter of Authorization) is submitted prior to visit.
Contact Info: Tawana Francisco, Education CoordinatorPhone: 404-527-5967Email: mailto:beth.thomsen@imagineit-cma.org

Parking:
Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta275 Centennial Park Drive NWAtlanta, GA 30313-1827(corner of Baker St. and CentennialOlympic Park Dr.)

Modifications: For modifications the teacher can assist students where needed.

Assessment: Students will have to show good behavior and listing instructions on the field trip and complete their field trip booklet.


Materials/Supplies:
-Field trip booklet -Crayons
-Pencil


Closing Statement: The teacher will end the lesson with an oral review of the things that the students observe and learned at the museum.

Lesson Plan: The Life Cycle of a Butterfly

Title of Lesson: The Life Cycle of a Butterfly

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

Class Time: 30 minutes

Concepts: Concept Standard #1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes.
Content Standard #2: Using knowledge of structures and functions.
Content Standard #3: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.

Objective: The students in this second grade class will describe the life cycle of a butterfly by writing a sentence for each stage of the life cycle and demonstrate a caterpillar and butterfly using manipulatives to model, construct, and compose original artworks; an with 90% accuracy.


Motivation: The teacher will show a picture of a butterfly and ask questions about butterflies, and how they are formed?


Vocabulary: Butterfly Larva
Caterpillar Chrysalis
Pupa Insects
Metamorphosis Nectar

Instructional Strategies:
a. The teacher will show a picture of a butterfly and ask questions about butterflies, and how they are formed?
b. The teacher will start the art project in making a butterfly.
c. The teacher will read the story about butterflies.
d. The teacher will review the life cycle of a butterfly, showing all the stages of a butterfly using pictures.
e. The teacher will continue to instruct the students in making a caterpillar to a butterfly.
f. The teacher will instruct the students to write sentences about the life cycle of a butterfly.
g. The students will make crafts and write sentences about the life cycle of a butterfly.
h. The teacher will walk around the room and assess the students in completion of craft and sentences.
i. For modifications the teacher can assist students where needed.
j. The teacher will end the lesson with an oral review of a life cycle of a butterfly and the students will share their artwork.


Modifications: For modifications the teacher can assist students where needed.

Assessment: Students will be ask to write a sentence on each stage of a butterfly life cycle and will be able to make a caterpillar to a butterfly using selected materials. Students will be assessed with the completion of their craft and sentences to describe the life cycle of a butterfly.


Materials/Supplies:
-Butterflies by Karen Shapiro -markers
- pinch-type clothes-pin -watercolors
-medium –size pom-poms -paintbrush
-school glue -water
-pipe cleaner -paper towels (white)
-pictures of a life cycle of a butterfly


Resources: DLKT’s Crafts for Kids
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/insects/mcat2butter.htm


Closing Statement: The teacher will end the lesson with an oral review of a life cycle of a butterfly and the students will share their artwork.

Educational Art Websites

1. http://www.alifetimeofcolor.com/ This is a great website for interactive games for teachers and students. In these fun and educational activities, you'll discover how great artists made their famous works—while learning tips and techniques for creating your own art!

2. http://www.crayola.com/ This website is great for students to explore the life of color.

3. http://www.guidancecom.com/alphabet/ This shows the ABC's of Art

4. http://www.moma.org/destination/ - Destination: Modern ArtDesigned for children ages five to eight

5. http://www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/landscape.htm Learning about landscapes.

6. http://www.diduknow.info/portraits/ Students become portrait detectives.

7. http://redstudio.moma.org/ - Explores issues and questions raised by teens about modern art, today's working artists, and what goes on behind the scenes at a museum.

8. http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/zone.htm -Interactive art that students can make online

9. http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm - Choose from a variety of activities or projects from the National Gallery of Art.

10. http://www.albrightknox.org/artgames/index_launched.html -Artgames is an interactive website designed to engage children in playful, interactive learning about works of art.

11. http://www.lib.virginia.edu/clemons/RMC/exhib/93.ray.aa/African.html -Check out the exhibit's amazing masks, headdresses and wood carvings.

12. http://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/smartkids/index.html - SMARTkids invites kids to experience art. You can tour a photographer's studio, interview the artist, and learn about becoming an artist.

13. http://www.kid-at-art.com/ Students will learn how to make art using common, household trash as a source of free materials. Activities include drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage.

14. http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/ - Check out this online exhibit of famous paintings, a complete index of artists, and a useful glossary!

15. http://www.textilemuseum.org/ - Learn about the history, collections, and purpose of textile arts.

16. http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/message/message.html - The @rt room is designed around the idea of "activity" centers that encourage kids to create, to learn and to explore new ideas, places and things on their own.

17. http://www.sparktop.org/ - Students can create awesome stuff, play games, connect with other kids and discover new ways to succeed in school and in life.

18. http://www.mowa.org/kids/kids_main.html -Learn about art, check out the galleries and have fun playing art games.

19. http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/justforfun.asp -Website include family guides, museum hunts, and art games. From discovering a dragon to guessing a detail, there's something fun for everyone to do and learn.

20. http://www.artsmia.org/restoration-online/ - Learn how the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and other museums conserve artwork and how they keep old paintings looking like new.

10 Creative Field Trip Experiences

1. Carrollton Cultural Arts Center· 251 Alabama St. Carrollton, GA 30118 770-838-1083·New and exciting art programs are being offered for children. Hours: 8:30am to 5pm· Free Admission for general tour of center. Students can bring sack lunch.

2. John Tanner State Park· 354 Tanners Beach Rd Carrollton , GA 301179134. Reservations (800) 864-7275 Park (770) 830-2222· Hours of Operation: Park: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Office: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.· Field Trip Fees: $1 per student. Small parking fee, school vehicles are free.· Park Description: This wooded park in west Georgia is famous for the largest sand swimming beach of any Georgia state park. The park includes two lakes, hiking and bicycle trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds, fishing, swimming and boating. Camping, cottages, a group lodge, and seasonal canoe and fishing boat rentals are available. Field Trip Information: Park staff present programs on Georgia wildlife, ecology and protecting animal habitats. Nature hikes and other activities are available.· 1 adult per 20 students. Students can bring sack lunch.

3. Imagine It! Children's Museum of Atlanta- 275 Centennial Olympic Park, GA 30313(404) 659-5437. During the field trip, children will make exciting discoveries that will engage them in an exploration of learning. Children will be learning in the subject areas of Art, Math, Language Arts and Science: 1 chaperone per every 5 children.Price: Student discount rate is $6.50 with one free chaperone for every five students. Additional adults pay the full price of $11.00. The museum charges sales tax unless a tax exemption form (ST-5 or Letter of Authorization) is submitted prior to visit.Contact Info: Tawana Francisco, Education Coordinator Phone: 404-527-5967Email: mailto:beth.thomsen@imagineit-cma.org. Students can bring a sack lunch.

4. Center For Puppetry Arts- The museum is to entertain and enlighten audiences, nurture the world community of artists, expand the puppetry art form, and explore the past, present, and future of puppetry. Group Inclusive Ticket- $13.02. Hours- Tuesday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm, and Sunday 11am - 5pm. Extended hours during evening performances. 1 charperone per every 10 children. Parking- Limited free parking is available at the rear of the building. Limited handicapped parking is available. The Center for Puppetry Arts is not responsible for ticketing or towing if you park elsewhere. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th Atlanta, GA 30309. 404-873-3391. Students can bring a sack lunch.

5. Stone Mountain Park· U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8Stone Mountain, GA 30087· 770-498-5690· Admission for Crossroads Program/Tour Including all other Open Attractions-$13 per student-$24 per adult· Learn the customs and ways of 1870s Georgia with live craft demonstrations by our glassblower, blacksmith, candle maker, and candy maker.* While in Crossroads be sure to enjoy storytelling from the 1870s. Available attractions will include the Treehouse Challenge, the Scenic Railroad, the Great Barn, the 4D Theater, Memorial Hall Museum, and the Summit Skyride.· 1 adult per 10 students. Students can bring a sack lunch.

6. Callaway Gardens- Part of Callaway Gardens' mission is to "provide a better understanding of the living world." Discovery programs also include trail hikes, environmental education sessions. Groups of 15 - 99 - Adult $10.80, Child (6-12) $5.40, children under 6 free. Not specific on student adult ratio, but at least 1 adult per 10 students. Admission gate opens daily at 9:00 a.m. 17800 US Hwy 27Pine Mountain, Georgia 31822 Tel: 706-2281. email: info@callawaygardens.com. Studeents can bring a sack lunch.

7. GA Aquarium- 225 Baker Street Atlanta, GA 30313404-581-4000. $10 per student for educational experience correlated to Georgia Performance Standards and led by an environmental educator.1 adult per 20 students. Students can bring money for lunch.

8. High Museum of Art- After the gallery experience, students participate in a hands-on studio workshop with a teaching artist. Students respond to the masterpieces they have seen by creating their own inspired works of art. Geared for students in grades K-5, these art activities include, landscape drawing, painting, and paper collage. Total tour time is about 1 ½ hours (45 - 60 minute audio tour and 30 minute workshop). Student group admission prices are $8 per student for The Inspiration Station. One chaperone for every seven students is required (one chaperone admission is free; additional chaperones discounted to $12 each). 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E.Atlanta, Georgia 30309
General inquiries, please e-mailmailto:e-mailhighmuseum@woodruffcenter.org. 404-733-4468. Students can bring a sack lunch.

9. Fernbank- Expose your students to a world of prehistoric creatures, cultural treasures, science interactives, exotic wildlife, ancient fossils, spectacular IMAX® films and the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. Distinctive special exhibits ensure there’s always something NEW to discover.. 767 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30307Recorded Information: 404.929.6300 Ticket . Sales: 404.929.6400. Museum & Imax Admission for students: $11; For adults: $15. 1 adult per 20 students. Students can bring money for lunch.

10. Atlanta Zoo- 800 Cherokee Avenue Atlanta, GA 30315(404) 624-5600Email: info@zooatlanta.orgmailto:info@zooatlanta.orgwww.zooatlanta.org. Adults ($17.99)/ Students($12.99)· Don't miss the fun and excitement this summer at Zoo Atlanta, home to 39 acres of fascinating animals from around the world. Zoo Atlanta provides the animals with naturalistic environments that simulate their native homes. Enjoy seeing the animal shows and magnificent exhibits, riding the train and carousel, picnicking in the park and much more at Zoo Atlanta.. Free Parking. 1 adult per 10 students. Students can bring a sack lunch.

20 Lesson Ideas

1. Students creating their own Alphabet Books.

2. Students creating jewelry using the paper bead technique.

3. Students learning about creating distance in pictures by creating landscapes.

4. Students learning to incorporate mixed media in collages.

5. Students can create and play art games.

6. Students can use the rubbing technique when studying trees, plants, fossils, etc.

7. Students create pictures using Microsoft Paint.

8. Students create storyboards of their own lives or a historical figure, etc.

9. Students learn about fractions by creating fraction pizzas.

10. Students create the life cycle of a butterfly by using pasta noodles.

11. Students use edible items to create works of art.

12. Students create class murals after studying a story.

13.Students find out how to make different colors, by mixing just red, blue and yellow.

14. Students will draw how they are feeling. Have them draw their emotions on paper.

15. Students can create a color wheel.

16. Students can create a clay figure.

17. Students can create puppets and put on a puppet show.

18. Students can make a collage.

19. Students can make a paper mache.

20. Students can play musical artist chairs.

Field Trip Booklets

For my first field trip booklet, I created a booklet for Center for Puppetry Arts. This will be a great field trip for a small or large groups. Any subject areas can be integrated to fit well with the field trip. Some example activities that were used in the booklet included: create your own puppet, create an alternate ending the puppet show, list all the charters in show, make a flyer using the title of the show.



For my second field trip booklet, I created a booklet for Imagine It, Children's Museum. The booklet went along with a certain theme of Alice in Wonderland. The children would visit the museum during the time the Alice in Wonderland exhibit was presented. Some activities that were included in the booklet were: to guess and actually measure which container for the tea party that had the most liquid, to determine what time it was on the crazy clocks, to write down new vocabulary words that they have learn. All activities help students build on their Math, Science, and Language Art skills.

Paper Mache Madness

For my paper mache madness, my team came up with the idea of creating a fish. The creative way that it was presented was having the fish hides in coral.