KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
LESSON PLAN FORMAT
Teacher Candidate: Rebecca Jackson
Date: 4/9/14
Cooperating Teacher:
Coop. Initials
Group Size: Small & Large
Time: 40 min
Subject or Topic: Precipitation
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Section
STANDARD:
3.3.K.A5: Record daily weather conditions using simple charts and graphs
Identify seasonal changes in the environment. Distinguish between types of
precipitation.
I. Performance Objectives (Learning Outcomes):
The Kindergartener will be able to distinguish between the different types of
Precipitation by doing viewing a song and PowerPoint, filling out a guided notes sheet,
and completing an inquiry with their peers.
II. Instructional Materials
A. Make snow
B. Aluminum tray
C. Corn Starch
D. Shaving cream
E. Food coloring (optional)
F. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofRqD7m4tQ
G. PowerPoint
H. Worksheet
I.
J. Guided Notes
K. Inquiry sheets
III. Subject Matter/Content (prerequisite skills, key vocabulary, big idea)
A. Prerequisite skills
1) The student will apply what they know about the seasons and the
water cycle to identify the different types of precipitation.
B. Key Vocabulary
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C. Big Idea
1)
Temperature
Precipitation
Rain
Sleet
Hail
Snow
Students will learn about the four different types of precipitation.
IV. Implementation
A. Introduction
1) I will show them the song about precipitation.
2) I will ask the students
1. Who can tell me 1 form of precipitation?
2. Another one?
3. Another one?
4. Last one?
5. What season is it when it rains?
6. What season is it when it snows?
a. These last 2 questions will build on prior knowledge
3) The purpose of this lesson is to have the students become familiar
with the 4 types of precipitation so they can expand their knowledge
of weather.
B. Development
1) Lets learn about what causes each type of precipitation to form. I am
going to show you a PowerPoint on each type.
2) I will show the pictures on the PowerPoint of precipitation, while
teaching about types.
a. Rain = Rain is water that falls out of the clouds. It is the
most common form of precipitation. Rain can happen
as a drizzle or a shower. A Drizzle is when rain comes
down lightly and slow.
b. Sleet = Sleet is snow and rain coming down from
clouds together. The temperature is not quite cold
enough to create snowflakes but it is too cold to simply
rain water.
c. Snow = Snow comes out of the clouds when the
temperature is colder.
d. Hail = It is similar to snow and sleet. It looks like round
ice cubes. It comes out of clouds as well, but can cause
serious damage.
e. For the ADHD student, I will provide them with guided
notes.
2. The Focus Question: How can you use shaving cream for a
science experiment?
3. The Procedure:
4. The students will complete the inquiry on snow.
a. I will measure the correct amount of materials
b. The students have to pour the cornstarch into the tray
with shaving cream already in it and then mix it.
c. Then figure out what it is and type of precipitation it
represents
d. They can make a snowman, snow fort, (anything that
happens in the snow) if they so please.
3) The Conclusion: Hail, Snow, Sleet, Rain, Precipitation, Clouds.
4) I need to have them fill out an inquiry sheet
5) The students will share their inquiry sheet.
C. Closure
1) I will have the students tell me one thing they learned about
precipitation.
2) I will collect the inquiry sheet
3) Through the Song, worksheet, PowerPoint, and inquiry, the
kindergarten students learned about the 4 types of Precipitation and
what happens in each of the seasons.
4) Clouds will be our lesson for tomorrow
D. Accommodations/Differentiation
1) To accommodate the student with ADHD, I will have the class work
in small groups to help the student focus and understand the
material.
2) I will also provide every student with guided notes and instructions,
so the students can easily follow along.
E. Assessment/Evaluation Plan
1. Formative
The teacher will walk around the room as the students work on the
activity/inquiry to help make sure the children understand the
assignment. I think this is the best way to assess kindergarteners
because a test at the end of the lesson may be difficult.
Checklist:
Song/ PowerPoint:
Are they paying attention? YES or NO
Are they distracted?
YES or NO
Are they participating, and engaging in discussion? YES or NO
Inquiry:
Are the students actually doing the work? YES or NO
Do they seem confused? YES or NO
Do they have enough time to figure out what season this activity
represents? YES or NO
Did they complete their inquiry sheet? YES or NO
They will get a check plus if they get 5-7 YES’s, a check if they get 3-4
Yes’s and a check minus if they get 1-2 YES’s
I will collect their inquiry sheet.
2. Summative
There is no summative assessment for this lesson.
V. Reflective Response
A. Report of Students’ Performance in Terms of Stated Objectives (after lesson is
taught)
Remediation Plan
B. Personal Reflection
1) How could the lesson be improved?
2) How can I better assist the struggling students?
3) Did the students fully understand Weather at the completion of this
unit?
VI. Resources
Pinterest. Retrieved April 16, 2014, from
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/187462403209545903/
(1998). Sleet . [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-forkids/0117-sleet.php. [Last Accessed 16 April 2014].
Weather Wiz Kids weather information for kids. Retrieved April 16, 2014, from
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-rain.htm
YouTube. Retrieved April 16, 2014, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofRqD7m4tQ