Name: Megan Griffin
Mentor Teacher's Signature & Date
Mini-Research eBook Lesson Plan 2
Real-World Activity
Title of Mini-Research eBook Lesson: Taller to Shorter
Primary Learning Outcome (PLO):
The primary learning outcomes to be achieved with this lesson include:
PLO: Students
will compare and order objects based on height from taller to shorter.
Assessed Standards
Georgia Performance Standard (GPS)
Math Performance Standard
Grade: K
Standard MKM1: Students will group objects
according to common properties such as longer/shorter, more/less,
taller/shorter, and heavier/lighter.
a. Compare and order objects based on height.
Materials and Equipment:
1. Have an example of Mini-Research eBook activity to show students
2. Paper for drawing
3. MS Paint
4. Pencil & paper (to make notes for lesson plan assessment and
reflections)
5. Modification of a lesson developed by Dr. Diane L. Judd
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 comparing and order
objects from taller to shorter.
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. "Are you taller or shorter than your
friends?"
2. "Who is the tallest person you know?"
3. "Who is the shortest person you know?"
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. Can you tell me which
row of pencils is shorter?
2. Can you tell me
which candy bar is taller?
3. Can you tell me which spoon is
shorter?
4. Can you tell me which row of
cookies is taller?
Practice and feedback related to the
PLO
Read the Mini-Research eBook project to students. Explain to
students that
they
are going to compare and order objects based on
their height. 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
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: can compare and order objects based on
height from taller to shorter.
| Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 | |
| PLO: Students will compare and order objects based on height from taller to shorter. | Student with teacher guidance is able to compare and order some objects according to height from taller to shorter. | Student with teacher guidance is able to compare and order one or two objects according to height from taller to shorter. | Student is not able with teacher guidance to compare and order objects according to height from taller to shorter. |
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| 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 put the individuals in the correct order with no
difficulty. She required no assistanced with placing the family in the
correct, but did need some assistance with the Paint program. She
enjoyed the Paint program, but got discouraged easily. |
| 2 |
3 |
She was able to put the family
members in the correct order with very little assistance. She was very
independent when drawing the family members and wanted to do everything
on her own. |
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 lesson used various websites
with educational games and digital pictures. The students were able to
control the computer on their own. The students participated in
different activities such as ordering animals from tallest to shortest
and clicking on which item was shorter or longer.
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.)
At the end of the lesson, both
students understood the concept and were able to correctly order the
family with little or no assistance. Student 1 caught on to the lesson
right away. Student 2 caught on to the lesson after I had clarified one
of her questions.
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 student achievement, I
would not have used one particular educational game where the students
had to correctly order the animals based on size. I would not use this
game because it focused on the owl asking "Which animal is bigger than
me?" and the options were either a horse or a cow. The horse was much
taller but the cow was wider. I believe this confused the students
because I had to guide them through that game.
Class Page |
Link to your
Email mvgriffin@valdosta.edu |
Title &
Link of your Mini-Research eBook Taller to Shorter |