(1.) Observe a math or science lesson in your 1RST GRADE
practicum classroom.
( 2. )Create a Venn diagram to compare the observed lesson to
the lesson viewed online in Module 3. Identify the lesson by its
link.
( 3. ) Design an integrated math/science lesson plan for a K,
1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade classroom. Consider individual differences
in ability, culture, and language. Include the following in your
lesson plan:
1. Clear-cut objectives that align to NAEYC, NSTA, and NCTM
standards.2. Relevant materials and resources.3. Differentiation of
instruction to address the diverse needs of students. Name the
differentiation strategies for the specific diverse groups.4.
Problem solving and inquiry strategies.5. The 12 science
processes.6. Concrete manipulatives to help develop science and
math concepts.7. Informal and/or formal assessments that align with
objectives.8. Authentic, formative, and/or summative assessments.
**( ONLINE LESSON ANALYSIS FROM MODULE 3)** Subject Science /
What is a Dragonfly? 1st Grade
The lesson was tailored to the needs of students in the
location of Danbury, CT.
Objective Standards The lesson incorporates the state reading
standards for informational text, in addition to speaking and
listening standards, writing standards, and language standards. The
lesson supports expectations for inclusion of English Language
Learners (ELLs) from beginning to advanced levels. The lesson also
incorporates content and language objectives according to the
student’s grade.
Content Objectives Students will be able to label the parts
of a dragonfly. Students will be able to identify important
information about a dragonfly.
Language Objectives Students will be able to listen to their
partner’s ideas about dragonflies. Students will be able to write a
descriptive sentence about dragonflies and decide (through turn and
talk).
Vocabulary The lesson’s vocabulary can be extended using
related to the reading material related to the part of a dragonfly
such as wasps, tail, wind, legs, and bio eyes.
Materials Considered appropriate for the lesson and easy to
incorporate to the lesson; however, those materials might only be
available at the school where the creator of the lesson teaches.
Students can cover the same objectives using materials such as
paper and markers or coloring pencils which are available at most
schools. Paper copies of Are You a Dragonfly? By: Power Point
Presentation about Dragonflies. Activities The lesson incorporates
excellent strategies such as cooperative learning for students to
learn new vocabulary words, and practice writing by completing a
descriptive sentence about dragonflies. Students have to
participate in the reading activity. Gather students on the floor
in front of the easel containing a piece of chart paper. Divide
chart paper into 4 quadrants. Students can be provided the
materials to take notes about the material. We are going to write
about dragonflies. Using your marker, write what sounds or letters
you hear at the beginning of the word, dragonfly. Students will
write the word dragonfly on their paper and the teacher will write
it on the Four Corners graphic organizer. Students will tell
partners what a dragonfly is? Then write in the next quadrant “A
dragonfly is an…” on the top right square. Next ask the students to
write what sounds or letters that they hear in the word “insect”.
Then ask the students to write the word insect they can be assisted
by peers if needed. Students are to draw a dragonfly on the box in
the top left corner, and a small dragonfly on the bottom quadrant
of the organizer. Incorporate vocabulary words using visual
material that can help students create their own chart by observing
the one created by the teacher which she is helping them understand
the material being presented to the class. After the students read
the chart as a whole group, explain that they will collaborate
through writing to complete the Four Corners graphic organizer by
labeling the parts of a dragonfly and by writing a sentence that
contains important facts about dragonflies. Students are to
identify and label the parts of a dragon fly in their
illustrations. Then ask students to complete their charts by
writing what a dragonfly is in the right quadrants of their
organizer. Assessment The lesson incorporates assessments aligning
with the lesson’s objectives. A sample of the complete assignment
was also provided as a sample which provides a teacher with an idea
of how it should look when completed. For students to be considered
achieving their objectives they need to draw the two dragonflies,
label the part of a dragonfly, complete the sentence of a dragonfly
being an insect and write a sentence about what they learn about
dragonflies. Part of their assessment should incorporate reading
sentences to other students which can provide them to work
cooperatively.
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