Washington County Schools
Commander Day Lesson Plans
2015-16
Commander Day Lessons focus on the review and application of skills that students have previously
learned.
Students will submit a work product or learning log to demonstrate completion of a lesson.
Student work must be submitted no later than two days following the return from the Commander Day.
Content Area: __Family and Consumer Sciences__________________
Grade Level: ___10 -12__________________
Snow Day Lesson Number: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 - 10
Content Topic: Cooking Show
Standard(s): AA006 -Utilize effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
AC0001- Utilize critical-thinking skills to determine best options/outcomes (e.g., analyze
reliable/unreliable sources of information, use previous experiences, implement crisis
management, develop contingency planning)
AA003 -Demonstrate competence in writing and editing documents, using correct grammar,
and punctuation
AB005-Demonstrate competence in organizing, writing, and editing using correct vocabulary,
spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Essential Question (Students should be able to answer following the lesson):
What is an issue that children need more information about?
How do you create a story that catches a child’s attention?
What are some lessons that you can address in your story that relate to either physical,
social, emotional, or intellectual development?
Critical Vocabulary (Terminology to be included in the lesson):
Physical Development, Social Development, Emotional Development, Intellectual
Development, Critical Issue, Problem Solving, Milestones, Illustrations
Learning Activities and Steps (Work students will complete):
Students who choose this project will be able to use this for two commander days. Day one –
Select a topic and make an outline and do any other prewriting activities necessary to
complete the book. Day two – write the book and draw illustrations.
Technology Activity Option (Students may choose to complete in place of other activity):
Does not require technology. But student may create their story using the computer if they
choose.