Unit Topic
or Theme: Life Science
Grade: 3
Lesson Topic
or Theme: Vertebrates
Duration of
lesson: 45-50 minutes
Lesson
Objectives:
· The student
will be able to accurately answer 5 out of 7 questions when
given an online quiz on vertebrates, after presenting the
related PowerPoint to the class.
· The student
will be able to match characteristics of different vertebrates
to the correct animal with 4 or less mistakes.
Instructional
Technique: As a class we will discuss the different
types of vertebrates using PowerPoint. Activities will be done
with students in partners, allowing them to compare and
contrast reasons behind their answers and thinking.
Instructional
Materials: PowerPoint is used to introduce topic,
handouts are given to guide students through the website and
activities assigned.
Theoretical
Perspective: This lesson is
important to our students learning because it helps them to
further understand the concept that not all animals are the
same. It allows students to see that some animals are
warm-blooded and some are cold-blooded and how this effects
their living circumstances and their everyday lives. This also
allows students the opportunity to gain more experience on the
computer which is essential because of how common technology
is today.
Procedure:
A. Introductory
Activity (10 minutes):
Students will
gather at front carpet. As a class, the students will view and
discuss a PowerPoint presentation on vertebrates. Each slide
will be broken down into the five types of animals that fall
under this category. Students will be assigned partners and
given handouts before beginning the activity.
B. Step-by-step
(30-35 minutes):
1.
Sit with assigned partner with handout.
2.
Have students read through handout and ask
any necessary questions.
3.
Students will go to the bookmark for the
website; Animals: StudyJams!
4.
Students will follow the steps listed on the
handout.
5.
During the activity, the teacher will walk
around to provide students with guidance if needed.
6.
After completing the quiz and recording
answers on the handout, students will see teacher for next
instruction.
7.
Students will remain in partners to work on a
matching activity.
8.
The bookmark will be saved in the computer
for students to click on for easy access.
9.
Students will use knowledge from the
PowerPoint and previous quiz to complete the matching game.
10. Students are
required to play the game until only having four mistakes or
less.
11. After
completing the matching game, students will be required to
raise hands to show results.
12. Any students
who finish early should take out a book from their library to
read until the end of the lesson.
C. Closure
(5-10 minutes):
Students will
be asked to wrap up whatever activity they are on. The class
will gather on the carpet and students will be asked to share
one new thing that they learned. The time will determine how
many students will be able to share. Handouts will be
collected from the students for evaluation.
D. Adaptations
for different learners: Students will
be paired based on their learning abilities. Students on IEP’s
will be paired with a more advanced student for support.
E. Homework: No homework.
Evaluation:
A. How/ when
will you determine if you have met your objectives?
· The student
will be able to accurately answer 5 out of 7 questions when
given an online quiz on vertebrates, after presenting the
related PowerPoint to the class.
The quiz on
vertebrates that is taken will determine that the students
have met this objective. This is a formal assessment because
handouts will be collected to grade.
· The student
will be able to match characteristics of different vertebrates
to the correct animal with 4 or less mistakes.
The matching
game that students will take will determine that the students
have met this objective. They will be required to raise their
hand to show that they have made 4 mistakes or less. This is
informal assessment because no handouts will be collected but
it will be noted.
B. Concerns or
questions you have about teaching this lesson?
A concern is the technology
not working or having trouble with the Wi-Fi. Another concern
is students having trouble navigating the websites. Also, how
do we monitor students closely enough on computers to know
that they are staying on task?