Magic School Bus In The Haunted House Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan: Magic School Bus In The Haunted House

Grade Level:

3-5

Subject:

Science, Language Arts, Social Studies

Time:

45 minutes

Objectives:

* Students will be able to identify and describe the different parts of a haunted house. * Students will be able to explain the science behind the illusions and tricks used in haunted houses. * Students will be able to write a story about their own haunted house experience.

Materials:

* Magic School Bus In The Haunted House book by Joanna Cole * Whiteboard or projector * Markers or pens * Paper * Construction paper * Scissors * Glue * Tape * Flashlights * Glow sticks

Procedure:

Introduction:

* Begin by asking students what they know about haunted houses. * Write their responses on the board or projector. * Read aloud the book Magic School Bus In The Haunted House by Joanna Cole. * As you read, stop to discuss the different parts of a haunted house and the science behind the illusions and tricks used in haunted houses. 2.

Activity 1:

* Divide students into groups of 3-4. * Give each group a piece of paper and markers or pens. * Have students brainstorm ideas for their own haunted house. * Once they have a few ideas, have them write a story about their haunted house experience. 3.

Activity 2:

* Have students use construction paper, scissors, glue, and tape to create models of their haunted houses. * They can use any materials they want to decorate their haunted houses. * Once their models are complete, have students share them with the class. 4.

Activity 3:

* Take the students on a field trip to a haunted house. * Before you go, discuss the safety rules with the students. * Once you are at the haunted house, let the students explore and experience the different illusions and tricks. * After the field trip, have students write a reflection about their experience.

Assessment:

* Students will be assessed on their ability to: * Identify and describe the different parts of a haunted house. * Explain the science behind the illusions and tricks used in haunted houses. * Write a story about their own haunted house experience.

Differentiation:

* For students who need additional support, provide them with more scaffolding during the activities. For example, you could give them a template to use for their story or provide them with more specific instructions on how to build their haunted house models. * For students who are advanced, challenge them to create a more complex haunted house model or to write a more detailed story.

Extension:

* Have students research the history of haunted houses. * Have students create a haunted house game or activity. * Have students write a song or poem about haunted houses.