Teacher: Bearden
District
Lesson Plans: Polk School
Date: 3/23/15
Grade: Third
Subject: Social Studies
will describe the four types of productive resources Economics
Topic: SS3E1 The student
Opening
Essential Question
What is economics?
What are goods and services?
What goods and services are provided locally and how are they paid?
What is the difference between a consumer and a producer?
Lesson Opener/Activating Strategy
Students will watch a brain pop jr video on Goods and Services and Producers and Consumers.
Then students will complete a Poplet on what is the difference between a good and service and a
consumer and producer.
Notes/Supplies
The teacher will be teaching the following GPS Social Studies Standards;
SS3E1,SS3E2,SS3E3,SS3E4
All notes will be taken in social studies journals.
Procedures
Instructional Strategies
Students will be using Nearpod today to complete various activities on Consumers and Producers
and Goods and Services. Students will also be completing ongoing Nearpod assessments on
Georgia Habitats and a historical figures assessment. Students will also be participating in games
on economic understandings.
Differentiation Strategy
Students will work in pairs to create a performance where one person is a producer and the other
is a consumer. The teacher will use this performance as an assessment for understanding of
taught material. Students will also imagine that they are a dollar bill and write about their
journey as different people use it to buy and sell goods and services.
Technology/Resources
Ipad
Brainpop jr
You tube
Poplet
Today’s meet
Closing
Summarizing Strategies
Students will use Today’s Meet to log in any questions they may have about goods and services.
Students will also be asked to explain the difference between a producer and consumer.
Assessment Methods
The teacher will use nearpod for assessments in class during the day. If nearpod is not available
then the teacher will use today’s meet,poplet, and 3-2-1 questioning activities. The teacher will
also be using Brain Pop Jr. assessments.
Teacher Notes/Important Info for this week
**Students will have a test on Historical Figures on Monday. The students will also have a
daily quiz this week on all habitats on near pod.
Class will be creating a mini economy and will be applying for classroom jobs.
We will have a guest speaker from the Clorox company on Monday afternoon. He will be
speaking about STEM.
Recycling project will be due on Friday.
Teacher: Bearden
Plans: Polk School District
Lesson
Date:3-24-15
Grade:Third
Subject:Social Studies
Economics
Topic:
Opening
Essential Question
What is the difference between consumers and producers?
What are the differences between needs and wants?
Lesson Opener/Activating Strategy
Students will play a goods and services and a producer and consumer game to start the lesson
for the day.
Notes/Supplies
Students will take notes in their history journals during class each day. These notes will be used
for journal writing and assessment time.
Procedures
Instructional Strategies
Students will continue to complete Nearpod activities throughout lesson. Students will also be
using brain pop jr throughout the lesson as well. Students will be learning about the differences
between needs and wants today. Students will be creating an ad for an item that people might
want and give consumers a reason to buy it. Students will be writing a persuasive story as to why
it should be bought.
Differentiation Strategy
Students will make an accordion fold about consumer and producers and needs and wants.
Students may also do this for goods and services.
Technology/Resources
Brainpop
I-pads
Poplet
Nearpod
Todays meet
Closing
Summarizing Strategies
Upon completion of todays lesson the student will complete a 3-2-1 about what they have
learned in todays lesson.
Assessment Methods
Students will be assessed by projects and brain pop quizzes. In addition, Nearpod quizzes will be
used for assessment.
Teacher Notes/Important Info for this week
Teacher: Bearden
Lesson Plans: Polk School District
Date: 3-25-15
Grade:Third
Subject:Social Studies
Topic: Economics
Opening
Essential Question
What is economics?
What are resources?
What are productive resources?
Can you name the four types of productive resources
Lesson Opener/Activating Strategy
Students will watch a Brain Pop Jr video on economics and resources. Students will create a
thinking map on economics and resources. Teacher and student will discuss the importance of
these resources.
Notes/Supplies
Students will use history journal throughout lesson to take notes on economics to be used
throughout the lesson.
Procedures
Instructional Strategies
The teacher will use various school house rock videos, near pod presentations, and teacher tube
videos to teach about productive resources. Students will then play various classroom economic
games about what is being taught. The teacher will also be using todays meet to facilitate
discussion in class about resources.
Differentiation Strategy
Students will be working in pairs with other students on economic projects throughout the unit
being taught. Students will also be assessed in multiple ways throughout the unit.
Technology/Resources
Brainpop jr
Nearpod
Todays meet
Teacher Tube
You tube
Closing
Summarizing Strategies
Students will be completing various writing prompts throughout the unit on information being
taught about economics. Some of these writing prompts may be used for aurasmas
Assessment Methods
Assessment will be ongoing throughout the unit. Students will be assessed in multiple ways.
Students will be assessed through quizzes,discussions, writings, and participation in unit
objectives and challenges.
Teacher Notes/Important Info for this week
Teacher: Bearden
Lesson Plans: Polk School District
Date: 3-26-15
Grade:Third
Subject:Social Studies
Topic: Economics
Opening
Essential Question
What is economics?
What are resources?
What are productive resources?
Can you name the four types of productive resources?
Lesson Opener/Activating Strategy
Students will watch a Brain Pop Jr video on economics and resources. Students will create a
thinking map on economics and resources. Teacher and student will discuss the importance of
these resources.
Notes/Supplies
Students will use history journal throughout lesson to take notes on economics to be used
throughout the lesson.
Procedures
Instructional Strategies
The teacher will use various school house rock videos, near pod presentations, and teacher tube
videos to teach about productive resources. Students will then play various classroom economic
games about what is being taught. The teacher will also be using todays meet to facilitate
discussion in class about resources.
Differentiation Strategy
Students will be working in pairs with other students on economic projects throughout the unit
being taught. Students will also be assessed in multiple ways throughout the unit.
Technology/Resources
Brainpop jr
Nearpod
Todays meet
Teacher Tube
You tube
Closing
Summarizing Strategies
Students will be completing various writing prompts throughout the unit on information being
taught about economics. Some of these writing prompts may be used for aurasmas
Assessment Methods
Assessment will be ongoing throughout the unit. Students will be assessed in multiple ways.
Students will be assessed through quizzes,discussions, writings, and participation in unit
objectives and challenges.
Teacher Notes/Important Info for this week
Teacher: Bearden
Lesson Plans: Polk School District
Date: 3-27-15
Grade:Third
Subject:Social Studies
Topic: Economics
Opening
Essential Question
What is economics?
What are resources?
What are productive resources?
Can you name the four types of productive resources?
Lesson Opener/Activating Strategy
Students will watch a Brain Pop Jr video on economics and resources. Students will create a
thinking map on economics and resources. Teacher and student will discuss the importance of
these resources.
Notes/Supplies
Students will use history journal throughout lesson to take notes on economics to be used
throughout the lesson.
Procedures
Instructional Strategies
The teacher will use various school house rock videos, near pod presentations, and teacher tube
videos to teach about productive resources. Students will then play various classroom economic
games about what is being taught. The teacher will also be using todays meet to facilitate
discussion in class about resources.
Students will be designing their own store and using what they have learned from goods and
services to create and run a successful store. A classroom economy will also be going on during
this unit as students learn about spending and saving and its importance.
Differentiation Strategy
Students will be working in pairs with other students on economic projects throughout the unit
being taught. Students will also be assessed in multiple ways throughout the unit.
Technology/Resources
Brainpop jr
Nearpod
Todays meet
Teacher Tube
You tube
Closing
Summarizing Strategies
Students will be completing various writing prompts throughout the unit on information being
taught about economics. Some of these writing prompts may be used for aurasmas
Assessment Methods
Assessment will be ongoing throughout the unit. Students will be assessed in multiple ways.
Students will be assessed through quizzes,discussions, writings, and participation in unit
objectives and challenges.
Teacher Notes/Important Info for this week
Special Education
Accommodations
One on One
Small Group
Extended Time