lighthouse+lessons

=Lesson Plan Ideas=

Other lessons in writing, math, reading and science can be created using data from the lighthouse database and the lighthouse wiki. Here are just a few examples.

Math
In this lesson, students will collect data, organize it, and display it using a bar graph. Students will also compute median, range and mode and then compare their data with others in the classroom.
 * How tall is that? Graphs and lighthouses**
 * Step 1** - Using the database they created, each student will pick 5 lighthouses at random and gather data on the height of each one.
 * Step 2**- Each student will use the height data to create a bar graph of their five lighthouses.
 * Step 3**- Students will then compute the median, range and mode of their 5 lighthouses.
 * Step 5**- Using butcher paper, student will work in groups to create a large-scale bar graph of all the lighthouses in the database. Each bar will be an acutal drawing of the lighthouse, with students using the pictures on the wiki as reference. This giant graph will be displayed on the walls of the classroom.
 * Step 6**- Working together, the class will determine median, range, and mode for the entire set of lighthouses.

Science
In this lesson students will review information previously taught about circuts to create a working lighthouse model. Students will build a lighthouse model from approved media with a working electrical structure.
 * Light it up! Electric circuits**
 * Step 1** - Students will be arranged into groups of 3-4 to create a model of a NC lighthouse. These may be constructed in class or as an at-home assignment.
 * Step 2** - When lighthouse models are complete, groups will work together to form the electical circut necessary to illuminate the lighthouse. Students will use their prior knowledge to create a circuit using wire and batteries.
 * Step 3** - Groups will share their process of illumination with the class.
 * Step 4** - Lighthouses will be displayed throughout the classroom/school.