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Social Studies- Pennsylvania State Symbols
Grade 4
1 hour
There are many symbols that are used to represent
Pennsylvania.
What are Pennsylvanias state symbols?
Bloom's
Taxonomy
Webb's Depth of
Knowledge
(DOK)
Formative &
Summative
Assessment
Evidence
ISTE Standards
for Students
Framework for
21st Century
Learning
Technology:
21st Century App: PA Markers App
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pa-markers/id486977511?
mt=8
CK
Accommodation
s, Modifications
SUPERVISING
TEACHERS
SIGNATURE
CK
Activating Prior Knowledge
Students will answer a few introductory questions
provided by the teacher
What is a symbol?
What would be some symbols associated with our
school?
Can you think of another example and provide some
symbols?
So, what do you think would be a symbol of
Pennsylvania?
Explicit
Instructions
Hook/Lead-In/Anticipatory Set
Students will view a Primary source image of the Liberty
Bell
They will be asked to describe the image that they see
through discussion and raising their hands
(observations)
Students will identify the symbol in the image and will
be told that it is known a symbol of Pennsylvania
Big Idea Statement
The students will listen and follow along as the teacher
chooses a student to read the Big Idea that is listed on
the front board:
There are many symbols that are used to represent
Pennsylvania.
Essential Questions Statement
The students will listen and follow along as the teacher
chooses students to read the Essential Question that is
listed on the front board:
What are Pennsylvanias state symbols?
Objective Statement
Students will listen and follow along as the teacher
models the use of the PA Markers app. Students will
then work with an assigned partner and use the app to
locate two Pennsylvania Landmarks. The students will
complete a Graphic Organizer using these two
landmarks. Finally, the students will create a State
Symbol Book by conducting research on their own.
Transition
Key
Lesson
Procedure
Must include
adaptations &
accommodation
s for students
with special
needs
Vocabulary
Symbol
Liberty Bell
PA State Symbols (Mountain Laurel, Hemlock, Ruffed
Grouse, White-tailed Deer, Great Dane, Firefly, Brook
Trout, etc.)
PreAssessment of Students
Activating Prior Knowledge and the Hook/Lead-in will
serve as the PreAssessment of the Students
Modeling of the Concept
Students will listen as the teacher models how to use
the PA Markers app on the iPad (using document
camera)
Students will be shown examples of first, the Graphic
Organizer that they will complete with a partner. For this
activity, they will write 2 descriptions, one for each of
Concept
Closure
Reading
Materials
Technology
Equipment
Supplies
Teacher
Self-reflection
Informal Evaluation
Students will be observed during their partner work to
be sure that each student is participating. Students will
also be assessed on their social learning skills and their
ability to collaborate (checklist)
Summary & Review of the Learning
Students will have the opportunity to share their State
Symbol Books with the class at the end of the lesson
Homework/Assignments
Our State Symbols Worksheet will be completed for
homework
Document Camera
Classroom set of iPads with app uploaded
App to model app use on iPad
Landmark Graphic Organizer (and completed example)
Preapproved websites for research
Pennsylvania Classroom Library
Paper, markers, crayons, stapler (to create State Symbol
Book)- and/or computer for students to use
Our State Symbols Worksheets for homework (and
accommodated sheet)