By Suchira Channoi
Subject: Science, Math
Grade Level: PK
Standards: MA STE, Math & ELA (Common Core)
After exploring the chaotic movements of ‘hexbugs,’ small mechanical robotic bugs, alongside blocks and other materials in the classroom, the children naturally wondered if they could guide the hexbugs to a location.
In this lesson, students are challenged to control the movement and direction of hexbugs without touching them and guide them to a chosen location using materials of their choice.
MA STE, Math & ELA Standards
PreK-PS2-1(MA). Using evidence, discuss ideas about what is making something move the way it does and how some movements can be controlled.
PK.MD.MA.1
- Describe and compare measurable attributes.
- Recognize the
attributes of length, area, weight, and capacity of everyday objects using
appropriate vocabulary (e.g., long, short, tall, heavy, light, big, small,
wide, narrow).
English Language Arts/Literacy Standards
SL.PK.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners during daily routines and play.
SL.PK.1.a Observe and use appropriate ways of interacting in a group (e.g., taking turns in talking, listening to peers, waiting to speak until another person is finished talking, asking questions and waiting for an answer, gaining the floor in appropriate ways).
SL.PK.5 Create representations of experiences or stories (e.g., drawings, constructions with blocks or other materials, clay models) and explain them to others.
SL.PK.6 Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
