Lesson Planning

Waynesburg University

Writing the lesson plan:

Translating thoughts into a plan of action
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Pennsylvania Academic Standard(s) addressed during this lesson:
(Provide Standard number and statement)

1.6.3.A: Listen critically and respond to others in small and large group situations.

• Respond with grade level appropriate questions, ideas, information, or opinions.

1.9.3.A: Use media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.

1.9.3.B: Understand media as a source of information and entertainment.

Lesson Objective(s)
(Stated in observable and measurable terms)
The students will be able to share their knowledge of water with the class.
The students will be able to research videos relating to water.
The students will use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation on their paper.

Assessment Plan
(What will be done to determine if lesson objectives have been met?)
The students will be graded on their video they chose.
The students will be observed on their participation.
The students will be assessed on their grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Materials:
Computer
List of teacher approved websites
Eraser
Pencil/Pen
Paper

Inclusion Techniques for Students with Special Needs:

Students with Special needs will have a paraprofessional available to assist. The student will be provided with any assistive
technology if needed.
The students will have a log in created before the lesson begins.
If additional time is required, the students may have extra time during study hall or recess to complete the assignment.

Enrichment Techniques:
Students may use additional time to find another water video. Students may also create a poster or slide with the research they
have found about water.

Lesson Differentiation (What modifications/accommodations will be made to ensure that ALL students have access to and are able
to participate in the lesson):
Students will be provided additional time to complete the assignment, if needed, during study hall or recess. Students will also be
provided assistance from the teacher or paraprofessional if he/she is having difficulty uploading the pictures.
Lesson Presentation
Introduction/Motivational Activities/Anticipatory Set:
The class will go to the computer lab. The teacher will show the students the website http://www.go2web20.net/site/?
a=HotChalk .
The teacher will show the students a video chosen about water. The teacher will have the class answer the two guiding questions:
How does the water from this video effect the water cycle and how does it relate to the water cycle.
Detailed Teaching Sequence:
(Provide sufficient detail that would enable a substitute to effectively present this lesson. Bulleted statements are preferred)
The students will be asked to use their log in to sign in to the computer.
The students will be asked to open Internet Explorer and go to the “Hot Chalk” website.
The students will search the site for a video related to water.
When the students have chosen a video they will view it.
The student will begin to answer the two guiding questions. They may view the video again if needed.
The teacher will walk around, monitor, and assist students that need help.
When the students are finished they will save their work.
Students will log out of the computer when they are finished.
The class will walk back to the classroom together.
Once in the classroom, the students will write a final copy of their responses to the two guiding questions.

Guided Practice/Independent Practice/Assessment Activities

The students will be assessed on their spelling, grammar, and punctuation on their responses to the two guiding questions.
Students will also be assessed on the video they found. The video needs to be school appropriate and relate to water.

Closure:
Each student will show the class their video they chose. The students will then read their responses to the two guiding questions.
Following their responses, the student will answer any question their peers may have.