1. Kristen Chaffins
Day 2: Green Bank Observatory and Telescope & Arecibo Telescope
I. Analyze the learners: This lesson is designed for 9th grade honors students in a
West Virginia High School ranging from ages 14 to 16. There will be roughly twenty
students in the class and the female students will slightly outnumber the male
students. The students will largely be Caucasian, with only two students being
African American. Most of the students identify as spatial, kinesthetic, and
interpersonal learners. They learn best by using visual aids, hands on activities, and
group work. Previous learning competencies of the students include some entry level
knowledge of basic astronomy and the structure of the Milky Way Galaxy. The
students will also have basic math skills needed to analyze the data. The students
are also able to use a computer efficiently and have an understanding of how to use
the internet in order to research topics and analyze data.
II. State Objectives: Students will construct a magazine article discussing topics
involving the Green Bank observatory using a WebQuest designed specifically for
this class. Students will also be able to discuss the Green Bank telescope and
Arecibo Observatory in their reflection on Twitter at the end of the day with 100%
accuracy.
III. Select methods, media, and materials: The students encompass many
different learning styles, therefore I will incorporate different materials to my lesson.

2.  Voki: I have created a Voki in order to enhance the experience of a bell
ringer. The Voki will ask the students their bell ringer which they will then
answer in their bell ringer notebook.
 Twitter: After every class, students will be expected to write a short
reflection about what they thought of the lesson that day. I have created a
class Twitter account that will be used. This will allow the students
somewhere to give their feedback on a forum they use on an everyday basis.
 WebQuest: The WebQuest designed will allow the students to delve deeper
into their understanding of the Green Bank Observatory. This will also allow
me a chance to see if the students are processing the information given to
them and therefore they can be evaluated. The WebQuest will also allow the
students to look up information on their own, which will enhance their leaning
experience. This will create an interactive classroom that I will be able to
facilitate.
 Facebook: I will also have each of the students post their article from the
WebQuest to the classes Facebook page. This will allow the students to read
each other’s work and communicate with each other. This will create a
discussion between the students in the class.
IV. Utilize Media and Materials: Prior to the start of the lesson I will make sure that
the Voki is able to be heard and seen, even for the children sitting farther back in the
classroom. The Twitter account will also be maintained in order to keep up with the
student’s process. Prior to the doing the WebQuest, I will make sure that all students
have liked the class Facebook page and understand how to upload their article. The
WebQuest will be designed before the class and a computer lab, large enough to hold
the entire class will be reserved.
V. Require Learner Participation: Comprehension of the material from day 2 will be
seen through the WebQuest assignment. This assignment will allow the students put

3. what they know down on paper. They will also be responding to other student’s articles,
which will increase class participation. The students will be able to discuss their articles
with each other, as well as myself, in order to answer any questions that may arise
during the assignment. The students will participate actively in the WebQuest and also
the discussion of others articles.
VI. Evaluate and Revise: I will assess classroom comprehension by grading the
articles posted to the classroom Facebook page. The students will also be evaluated on
their response to another student’s article. The students have been given a rubric
directly on the WebQuest so they know going into the assignment what is expected of
them. I will also be able to revise my lesson plan by reviewing the reflection the
students post on the class Twitter account.