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LESSON PLAN
PA Common Core Standards
Referenced from http://www.pdesas.org/ for PA State approved academic standards (Grade-specific Numbers & Descriptions)
S.K-2.B.1.1.2: Identify a plant or animal based on a given life cycle stage (e.g., butterfly, frog, seedproducing
plant).
3.1.1.B1: Grow plants from seed and describe how they grow and change. Compare to adult plants.
CC.1.3.1.G: Use illustrations and details in a story to describe characters, setting, or events.
Objectives
Objectives correspond with PA State Common Core Standards listed above (SWBAT)
SWBAT identify a plant or animal based on a given life cycle stage (e.g., butterfly, frog, seedproducing plant).
SWBAT grow plants from seed and describe how they grow and change. Compare to adult plants.
SWBAT use illustrations and details in a story to describe characters, setting, or events.
Activities/Procedures: (25-30min)
Lesson Plans are conducive to student achievement and focus on PA State CC standards and objectives
Bring in a variety of seed and allow students to plant their own seeds in rubber gloves.
http://zweberfarms.com/free-farm-lesson-plans-garden/
Have students write their names on the glove.
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Summative
Guided Practice
Enrichment
Participation
PSSA Type Questions
Homework
Group Work
Rubric
Independent Practice
Notebook Check
Authentic Assessment
Other:
Unit/Chapter Test
Oral
Presentation
Research Project
Technology
Rubric
Portfolios
Materials/Resources
List of resources used and incorporated into activity and assessments, attach any teacher made materials and/or worksheets
Text Book:
Other: A Seed in Need by Sam Godwin
Clear latex-free gloves
Graphic Organizer/Handouts(s):
Markers
Technology:
Pencils
Cotton balls
Cups of water
Seeds
Accommodations
(IEP/Child specific)
Use small cups instead of gloves
Use plenty of visuals throughout the activity
Differentiated Instruction
(Easier/Support & Harder/Enrichment)
In accordance with Neumann University educational guidelines for emergent teachers please describe how the
following INTASC Principles were reflected in your lesson plan and the delivery of the lesson.
INTASC Principles
Interstate New Teachers Assessment and Support Consortium
INTASC 1: Making content meaningful
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches
and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
Evidence/Reflection:
INTASC 6: Communication/knowledge
The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication techniques to foster active
inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
Evidence/Reflection:
INTASC 8: Assessment
The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous
intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.
Evidence/Reflection: