Observation

Instructional Lesson

Classroom: Mr. Jamison, Mallard Creek Observer: Sam Taylor

Elementary
Grade: 4 Date: 11/13/17
Curriculum Area: Social Studies Time: 10:00

What I notice Thoughts, Questions, Connections to Methods

Classes

- Teacher introduces topic (history of Native - Even though the activity/lesson are very
Americans in North Carolina) and briefly structured and not created by the teacher,
discusses it he still made sure to have a conversation
- Passes out weekly social studies newspaper with the students about the topic and he
and worksheet (North Carolina Studies allowed plenty of time for questions.
Weekly) - The teacher circulated the room as the
- Newspaper is about 4 pages and contains students worked in groups to answer any
multiple articles relating to Native Americans questions and to keep students on task. This
in North Carolina strategy is very effective in this classroom.
- Students fill in the "Know" and "Want to - Is there a way to add to this lesson and
know" columns of their KWL chart on the make it more exciting/interactive for the
worksheet students? Possibly a video or additional small
- Students read/review the paper in their activity?
groups
- Teacher allows time for questions
- Students work in their groups to begin
working on the worksheet that is due at the
end of the week
- If students do not finish in class it becomes
homework due on Friday
- Students given about 15 minutes to
read/review and about 15 minutes to work
on the worksheet in their groups (they will
be given other opportunities during the week
to work on the assignment in class)

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