SETON HILL UNIVERSITY

Lesson Plan Template Abridged

Pre-Planning
TOPIC
Name
Subject
Grade Level
Date/Duration
Standards/
anchors/
competencies
PA/Common
Core/Standards
(Plus any others
as may be
required)
Formative
AND/OR
Summative
Assessment
Evidence
Objectives
A-B-C-D
Bloom's Taxonomy

DETAILS
Kaitlyn Davis
Science
Pre-k (modified a little for the mini lesson) could be used for
fifth grade
15 min

CK

4.1 PK.E Identify the change of seasons in the

environment.
CC.2.4.5.A1 Solve problems using conversions within a
given measurement system

Formal Evaluation
The lab sheets that will be filled out
Informal Evaluation
Discussion

After having a discussion the student will read and

measure 2 different temperatures of water and will then
convert the Fahrenheit to Celsius on their lab sheets.

Webb's Depth of
Knowledge (DOK)

Step-by-Step Procedures
RATIONALE for the
Learning Plan
DETAILS
Introduction
Activating Prior Knowledge
I will use a big thermometer to start the discussion off
and ask them questions.
Hook/Lead-In/Anticipatory Set
I will engage them in a discussion about thermometers
and get the ideas in their minds
Explicit
Big Idea Statement
Instructions
Converting measurements from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Big Ideas
Learning how to use a thermometer.
Essential Questions
Essential
How do you convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Questions
Why do we use thermometers?
Key Vocabulary
Thermometers
Fahrenheit

CK

Lesson Procedure
Must include
adaptations &
accommodations
for students with
special needs
Accommodations,
Modifications

Materials
(reading,
technology,
equipment,
supplies, etc.)
Closure

Other(This area
is to be
determined by
instructor OR
student as
needed)
Supervising
teacher
comments and
signature
Teacher
Self-reflection
What
worked?
What would
you
change?

Celsius
Conversion
Weather
Pre-Assessment of Students
I will ask them if they know how to convert and if they
do show me.
Modeling of the Concept
I will demonstrate what they will do before I let them do
it.
Transition
No transition since it will be with older students.
Guiding the Practice
I will do a conversion with them.
Providing the Independent Practice
Letting the students do a few conversions on their own.
Adaptations/Accommodations for Students with Special Needs
Water will already be provided for them.
Will have answer keys to choose from.
Giant childrens thermometer
10 Little thermometers
cups
Water
Lab sheets
Summary & Review of the Learning
Will ask students
Homework/Assignments
N/A