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Objective: We will explore the theme of Red, White and Blue by reading and writing patriotic
stories, studying presidents, creating instruments and creating American flags.
Materials: Weekly Reader, Book: I am a Patriotic
Teacher: TW read books or use video on powerpoint on all about America. Discuss the Pledge
of Allegiance. Work with class in creating an acrostic poem about AMERICA ( see powerpoint
slide).
Student: SW construct a Patriotic bookmark
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Objective: We will explore the theme of Red, White and Blue by reading and writing patriotic
storie,, studying presidents, creating instruments and creating American flags.
Materials: Uncle Sam’s Hat: cut top hat shape out of white construction paper, glue two red
strips to the front, put small blue band of construction paper where a hat band would be. Cut
out of white stars
Teacher: TW read books or use video on powerpoint on all about America. Discuss the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Student: SW glue together the parts of the top hat and decorate hat band with white stars.
Assessment: S participation.
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Objective: We will explore the theme of Red, White and Blue by reading and writing patriotic
stories, studying presidents, creating instruments and creating American flags.
Materials: picture of flag, crayons, sticks or straws or pencil. Red, White, and Blue paper chain
links
Teacher: TW read books or use video on powerpoint on all about America. Read books or
watch video about out flag and its significance. i.e. colors etc.
Student: SW color and cut out the picture of a flag and attach to stick and/or create paper chain
links using red, white and blue construction paper.
Assessment: S participation.
Assessment: S participation.
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Character Trait: Perserverance
Review and write about what it means to be an American.
Bake a flag cake and decorate with strawberries, blueberries and Cool Whip or
create a Patriotic Parfait by layering pudding
Strawberries, blueberries and Cool Whip in a clear cup
Week of 5/19/14
K.G.4 Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and
orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts
(e.g., number of sides and vertices (“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of
equal length).
Topic: Attribute Dominoes
(Unit 7 – 2.5 p.84)
Obj: We will compare how objects are the same and different; use attributes to sort a
set of objects; and sort a set of objects or data in different ways.
Activity:
-Introducing Attribute Dominoes
Math Workshop: Attribute Matching and Sorting
- Attribute Dominoes
- Boxes, Bottles and Cans
- Sorting Portraits
Discussion: Checking In
Session Follow-up: Student Math Handbook Flip Chart p. 47-49
Topic: Favorite Lunch Foods
(Unit 7 – 2.6 p.88)
Obj: We will group data into categories based on similar attributes; sort a set of
objects or data in different ways; and interpret results of data investigation.
Activity:
- Introducing the Lunch Food Data Activity
- Generating Lunch Food Data
Discussion: Sorting Favorite Lunch Food Data
Session Follow-up: SAB p. 76
Topic: “Do You Like…?” Surveys
(Unit 7 – 3.1 p.100)
Obj: We will choose a survey question with two possible responses and collect and keep
track of data.
Activity:
- Introducing “Do You Like…?” Surveys
SAB p. 77
- Choosing a “Do You Like…” Survey Question
Discussion: What’s Your Question?
Session Follow-up: Student Math Handbook Flip Chart p. 45-46
Topic: Collecting Data
(Unit 7 – 3.2 p.106)
Obj: We will collect and keep track of survey data and use attributes to sort a set of
objects.
Math Workshop: Collecting Data and Sorting
- “Do You Like…?” Surveys
- SAB p. 77
- Counting Jars
- Attribute Dominoes
- Boxes, Bottles and Cans
Discussion: Recording Responses
Session Follow-up: Student Math Handbook Flip Chart p. 20, 45-47
Topic: Sharing “Do You Like…?” Surveys
(Unit 7 – 3.3 p.111)
Obj: We will collect and keep track of survey data and interpret result of a data
investigation.
Math Workshop: Collecting Data and Sorting
- “Do You Like…?” Surveys
- Counting Jars
- Attribute Dominoes
- Boxes, Bottles and Cans
Discussion: Sharing “Do You Like…?” Surveys
Session Follow-up: Student Math Handbook Flip Chart p. 20, 45-47