Names: Denise Bartlow, Tawanda DeShazior, Dollye Howell, Calvin Shepard, Verta Thompson Grade Level/Content: 4 Date: 7/17/09
15
mins
CLOSING
Time
5-10
mins
4
DTA
5 All Models
Time
6 All Models
5
mins
Closure
Teacher Directed Activities: How will you aid students in constructing
meaning of new concepts?
How will you introduce/model new skills or procedures?
1.
To introduce the vocabulary, the teacher will reference the
pictures on pages 234-235 in the 4th grade science book for
students to formulate definitions of the lesson vocabulary.
Lesson vocabulary: mineral, sediment, igneous rock,
luster, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock
Students will answer the following question in their science journal: “How would you describe a
rock to someone who has never seen one?”
Time
15
mins
2
5 E’s
3
DTA
Guided Practice
Students will be able to identify the properties of rocks in order to classify
different rock types.
 indicates part of every lesson
Warm-Up: How will you engage students in learning? How will you connect the lesson to
their prior knowledge?
Exploration
Focusing
Student
Attention
Introductory and/or
Developmental Activities
Engagement
4
5 E’s
DTA
Assessment
Time
5 E’s
2
Independent
Activities and/or
Meaningful-Use
Tasks
20
mins
3
Explanation
HEART OF THE LESSON
Time
Elaboration
5
mins
Evaluation
OPENING
Time
DAILY LESSON PLANNER
Statement of Objective: What should students know and do
1 5 E’s 1 DTA
as a result of the lesson?
Teacher-Monitored Activities: What will students do together to
use new concepts or skills? How will you assist students in this
process?
1. Students will break into cooperative groups to
complete the Classification Activity chart.
2. Students will classify numbered rocks by selfdetermined properties and characteristics.
3. Groups will share with the class how rock groups were
determined.
Extension, Refinement, and Practice Activities: What opportunities will students have to use the new skills and concepts in a meaningful way? How will students expand
and solidify their understanding of the concept and apply it to a real-world situation? How will students demonstrate their mastery of the essential learning outcomes?
1.
2.
Students will watch the video “Geologist’s Notebook: Three Rocks” and take notes in their science journals. (The video must be accessed/downloaded from
the United Streaming website).
Students will discuss as a class what they learned from the video.
Ongoing Assessment: How will you monitor student progress throughout the lesson?
Students will be assessed through prompted questions throughout the lesson. Teacher observations will occur during the rock classification activity.
Culminating Assessment: How will you ensure that all students have mastered the identified learning indicators? How will you assess their learning?
Exit card: Students will submit an exit card (index card) sharing one characteristic of each of the three rock types.
Closure Activities: Through this teacher-guided activity, how will you assist students in reflecting upon what they learned today and preparing for tomorrow’s lesson?
What homework will be assigned to help students practice, prepare, or elaborate on a concept or skill taught?
Students will complete a plus/delta chart using sticky notes to tell what they liked/learned in the lesson (plus) and ask questions they may still have about the lesson content
(delta).
Homework: Complete the Rock Classification concept web worksheet
Revised
June 2003
André
Names: Denise Bartlow, Tawanda DeShazior, Dollye Howell, Calvin Shepard, Verta Thompson Grade Level/Content: 4 Date: 7/10/09
Hornsby,
DAILY LESSON PLANNER - RESOURCE PLANNER
Ed.D.
Text
Resources
Technology Resources
Chief
Cooperative Groupings
How will various forms of text (e.g., print, video,
How can the use of technology enhance the learning
What cooperative structures will facilitate
Writing Opportunities
Executive
etc.) be used to help learners develop a deeper
experience? What tools may be accessed to further
learning? How will students be involved in group
How will students have an opportunity to further
understanding of the key concepts and skills? What
develop students’ skills in using technology as an
Officer
processing? How will students work with one
extend their thinking through writing?
text resources can be utilized to assist learners in
enhancing literary experiences?
Student textbook – will act as an additional
resource for the lesson.
integrated part of their learning? How can information
literacy skills be integrated with instruction?
United Streaming video: “Geologist’s Notebook:
Three Rocks”
another during the unit?
Small groups will use the Classification Activity
chart to classify 10 different rock samples.
Classification Activity chart – used during
cooperative groups to classify rocks
Plus/Delta chart – will allow students to share what
they have learned and ask questions.
Journal Writing – will enable students to reflect on
what they learned and any new questions they
might now have.
Concept Web Handout – to describe each of the
three rock types. (homework)
Exit card – students will share one characteristic of
each rock type.
Concept Web - homework
Hands-On Experiences and/or
Manipulative Usage
What hands-on experiences and/or manipulatives
will be used to help students develop an
understanding of key skills and processes for
investigation?
Rock samples (labeled 1-10 for each group).
Individualized Instruction
How will the lesson need to be adapted for students
with special needs (i.e., special education, talented
and gifted, ESOL/language minority)? In what ways
will you vary the modalities of learning to ensure that
ALL students have an opportunity to learn?
Students will need directions repeated/written to
compliment individual pace.
Material Resources
What materials will need to be prepared before
each lesson in order to ensure the unit goes
smoothly? What library media resources are
available to enhance your lessons?
Rocks (labeled 1-10 for each group)
Magnify glass/group (for classification)
Provide students with a worksheet where each rock
type is labeled with properties.
Students may need to given examples on possible
ways to group rocks (color, luster, etc.)
Students will be monitored closely to ensure lesson
focus.
Classification Activity chart worksheet
Access to United Streaming or video
previously downloaded to laptop.
Index cards (one per student)
Concept Web worksheet
Prince George's County Public Schools
Other Planning Considerations
What else should be considered when planning and
delivering this lesson? What reminders should you
record for yourself? What are the time constraints
and considerations for this lesson?
Teacher should have the laptop and LCD projector
preset for the lesson.