Name: Katrina Rogers
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Mini-Research eBook Lesson Plan 1
Real-World Activity
Title of Mini-Research eBook Lesson: Serious about Shapes
Primary Learning Outcome (PLO):
The primary learning outcomes to be achieved with this lesson
include:
PLO: Students
will recognize basic shapes in the environment and represent those
objects using basic shapes.
Assessed Standards
Georgia Performance Standard (GPS)
Math Performance Standard
Grade: K
Standard
MKG1 Students
will correctly name simple two and three dimensional figures, and
recognize them in the environment.
c.
Observe concrete objects in the environment and represent the objects
using basic shapes, such as drawing a representation of a house using a
square
together with a triangle for the roof.
Materials and Equipment:
1. Have an example of Mini-Research eBook activity to show students
2. Paper for drawing for each student
3. Pencil for each student
4. Crayons for each student
5. Pencil & paper (to make notes for lesson plan assessment and
reflections)
6. Modification of a lesson developed by Katrina Rogers
Technology Connection:
Technologies that will be used in this lesson include:
Procedures:
Step One: Introduction
Have a small group of students go to a computer. Explain to
students that you are going to use the computer to read an
Mini-Research eBook about shapes
and where they can be found in our world. List 2 or more
questions that introduce students to your Mini-Research eBook that will
establish a connection to students' prior knowledge by asking them:
1. "Can you name at least four
basic shapes?"
2. "Can you name one place where you
remember seeing shapes other than here in the classroom?"
Today we are going to read an eBook on the Internet. I have made a special
Mini-Research eBook on the Internet for your class. (During
discussion have students turn around away from the computer to
interact.)
Estimated Time for Step One:
5 minutes
Step Two Teaching the
Primary Learning Outcomes:
(Students will sit at the computer where they can control the mouse and
computer.) (Explain to students the process of the lesson.)
We are going to read my Mini-Research eBook and visit several websites.
Check for understanding
Students with teacher assistance will read the Mini-Research eBook,
explore, and discuss the information in the four linking websites that
go with the Mini-Research eBook. Ask students guiding questions
about the important concepts in the Mini-Research eBook and the linking
websites. List four or more questions from each of your
linking websites that will guide your students to gain information for
your PLO.
1. "What shape is the
pizza?" "What shape is the brownie?" "What shape is the plate?" "What
shape is the brown tray?"
2. "Where do you
see a rectangle?" "Where do you see a triangle?" "Where do you see a
circle?"
3. "What shape is the wheels on
this bus?" "Are all wheels circles?" "Why do you think that wheels are
all circles?"
4. "Name two shapes that you see
in this picture." "Where are some other places, that we haven't talked
about, that you can find shapes like these?"
Practice and feedback related to the
PLO
Read the Mini-Research eBook project to students. Explain to
students that they are going to be inventors where they will have a
chance to invent something new that can be used by the president.
Tell the students that the information that they will need to complete
their Mini-Research eBook project is listed and connected in
the Mini-Research eBook activity. Review the information in the
linked website in the Mini-Research eBook activity with the students to
emphasize interesting and important information students will need to
complete mission project.
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[Students will write (or dictate to teacher) information to be included in their
Mini-Research eBook project. While students are completing
Mini-Research eBook project, teacher will observe students and give
assistance when needed.]
Step Three
Closure:
Have students discuss their Mini-Research eBook activity and
information they found on the Internet. Tell students that your
Mini-Research eBook Website is on the Internet and they can visit the
website at school or home. Explain to students that you are going
to put their pictures and information on the Internet and they will be
able to share their mission projects with their friends and
family. (If possible teacher should take brief notes during the
lesson and concluding discussions to be added later to the assessment
and reflections in lesson plan.)
Estimated Time for Step Three:
5 minutes
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evaluation. Information below will be entered after teaching your
lesson.
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Accommodation:
This will be turned in as an in-class activity.
Comments & Reflections:
Assessment for the
Primary Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Student will be assessed through
observation, oral discussion, and developed product to evaluate if
student: recognizes
basic shapes in the environment and represents those objects using
basic shapes.
| Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 | |
| PLO: Student will recognize basic shapes
in the environment and represent those objects using basic shapes. |
Student with teacher guidance is able to recognize some shapes in the environment and are able to create artwork using some basic shapes. | Student with teacher guidance is able to recognize a few shapes in the environment and are able to create artwork using a few basic shapes. | Student is not able with teacher guidance to recognize shapes in the environment and are not able to create artwork using basic shapes. |
| Student | Performance Level |
Descriptions of Students' Evidence that
Illustrate the Achieved Performance Level of the PLO (* To receive full credit description must include minimum of two sentences and a detailed example of the students' evidence.) |
| 1 |
3 |
Student
1 was able to identify circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles in
the environment with teacher guidance. They looked at pictures of
various objects to identify the shapes. The student then named other
places in the environment where the shapes could be found. The student
correctly drew each shape with no help from the teacher. They were able
to draw an invention and tell what the invention does. |
| 2 |
2 |
Student
2 was able to identify circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles in
the environment with teacher guidance. They identified the circle and
the triangle with no help from the teacher. The teacher had to assist
the student with identifying the square and the rectangle. The student
looked at pictures of various objects to identify the shapes. The
student then named other places in the environment where the circle and
square could be found. The teacher had to assist the student in naming
another place in the environment where the triangle and rectangle could
be found. The student correctly drew the circle and triangle with no
help from the teacher. The teacher had to assist the student when
drawing the rectangle and square. They were able to draw an invention
and tell what the invention does with teacher assistance. |
1.
Comment on your teaching of how your Mini-Research eBook
Lesson created learning experiences and activities that implemented the
use a variety of resources and technologies. (* To receive full
credit description must include a minimum of two sentences and a
detailed example.)
My
eBook activity helped the students utilize the computer and internet.
The digital pictures were clear and the websites were accessible. The
students enjoyed the interactive websites that were used. One student
commented on how fun it was to use the computer. Both students wanted
to do the eBook again.
2. State evidence to show that
your students gained knowledge during your Mini-Research eBook
Lesson. (* To receive full credit description must include a
minimum of two sentences and a detailed example.)
My
students gained knowledge from the eBook lesson as shown in their
ability to use the websites properly in identifying the shapes. They
were also able to use the shapes to create their own artwork. At the
end of the activity, the lower level student was able to point out and
name the shapes in his invention.
3. Give at least one suggestion that would lead to improving your teaching practices and student achievement. (* To receive full credit description must include a minimum of two sentences and a detailed example.)
To
improve this lesson, I would take the shapes and review them one by one
to see what level the students are on when beginning the activity. I
would also give the students a certain number of each shape to be used
to make sure that they are indeed identifying the shapes correctly. I
may also allow the student to choose their own object from the
environment to draw instead of making up an object.
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