Natural Disasters Learning Outcome

Learning Outcome 1: Students will learn 4 different named hurricane disasters and their dates.

Test Item: At the end of the week, give a matching test with hurricanes on one side, and dates on the other.

Learning Outcome 2: Students will learn the meaning of the vocabulary words. (Lighting, tsunamis, flood, volcano, tornado, mudslide, blizzard, thunderstorm, hurricane, and earthquake.)

Test Item: Give students a vocabulary test at the end of the week.

Learning Outcome 3: Students are expected to spell the vocabulary words by the end of the week.

Test Item: Give students a spelling test at the end of the week.

 Essay Outcome: 5th Grade Science Class

My essay outcome for the students would be to draw a picture of a volcano and color it. I would also ask them to label the picture volcano.  They would do this with the rest of the natural disaster vocabulary words as well. Once they are done, I would ask each student to share one picture and the definition of it.   I would give them positive feedback for their efforts, while making sure the work was done correctly. This should show that they have an understanding of the words.

    

Test and Essay Rationale

       I decided on learning outcome #1 (learn 4 different named hurricanes and their dates) because it is important that students learn the names and dates of certain storms. These storms did a lot of damage, and they are a part of history. Storms like Hugo, Floyd, Andrew, and Katrina are very important to learn because of the damages and death toll. Giving the students a matching test for this outcome would be better than having them to just write from memory.  I chose learning outcome #2 (learn the meaning of the vocabulary words) because students should know what each storm means, and giving them a vocabulary test should help them to retain the information for a while. I chose learning outcome #3 because it is important the students are able to spell the words out. They will receive a spelling test because I believe that this will help them with pronouncing the words. I believe the essay outcome would be a fun way for the students to learn the material, and drawing it would help to keep them engaged.