Name: Savannah Argenas

Date of Lesson: March 31, 2023

Primary Curriculum Area: Math & Science
Age: 3&4
Time and Duration of Lesson: 9:45-10:15 am (30 minutes)
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*Activity Name and Description: Johnny Appleseed “Apple Picking” Activity- The kids will sort apples from an apple tree (made
by me) based on their correct color. There will be paper “baskets” for each color of apple- red, green, and yellow. They will sort
them into the appropriate color basket and count how many of each color they picked from the tree.

*Type of activity (check ONE)

□ Small Group □ Full Group □ Individual Activity

*Concept/topic to teach: This lesson will implement social studies, science, and math concepts. The concept will be a basic
understanding of who Johnny Appleseed was, as well as an understanding of how apple trees grow and what we can do with
them. They will apply basic math and color knowledge as well to sort and count the apples.

*Rationale and Background (why you have chosen this activity for these children at this time; what are the children familiar with
or able to do in relation to this topic?): I chose this topic because the students are learning about Tall Tales this week. Johnny
Appleseed was part of our American history and is thought to be a fictional character by many, however he is real. His story is still
told, and he made an impact on our lives today. The kids will apply what they know about colors and counting while learning about
a historical figure.

*Learning Standards Addressed:

 Mathematical Thinking and Expression: Numbers and Operations: Counting: 2.1 PK.A.2 Count to tell the number of objects
 Scientific Thinking and Technology: Biological Sciences: Life Cycles: 3.1 PK.A.3 Recognize that plants and animals grow
and change
 Social Studies Thinking: Economics: Government’s Role in International Trade: 6.3 PK.D Identify products produced locally
*Lesson Objective:

1. By participating in this activity, children will: gain an understanding of who John Chapman was as well as what he did
2. By participating in this activity, children will: gain an understanding of the basics of tree planting and the basic science
behind growth of living things
3. By participating in this activity, children will: use what they know about colors and counting to participate in the color and
Name: Savannah Argenas
Date of Lesson: March 31, 2023
Primary Curriculum Area: Math & Science
Age: 3&4
Time and Duration of Lesson: 9:45-10:15 am (30 minutes)
number apple picking activity

*List of Materials and Resources:

This lesson idea was my own, however I used resources supplied by my other student teaching supervisor who provided me with
apple worksheets and the clipart for my apple tree growing sequence art.
 YouTube read aloud video book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev4-8oPEnZY
 Red, green, yellow, and brown construction paper
 Colored pencils
 Poster board with paper apple tree and baskets mounted to it
 Tape
 Scissors
 Red, green, and yellow cut out paper apples
 Clip art photos of an apple tree growing, mounted to construction paper
 iPad for lesson filming
Teaching Procedures
*How I will introduce the activity (how to begin so children will be interested and know what to do):
First, I am going to tell the children that I am teaching them about someone named Johnny Appleseed today. I will then play the
read aloud book from the YouTube link listed above. I will answer any questions they may have about the video or general topic.

*Step by step procedures (what to do and say step-by-step to provide the experiences that will teach children the concepts,
develop the skills, build the attitudes or dispositions that are described in the objectives):
1. After listening to the story read-aloud, I will then go over the steps of apple tree growth.
2. I will show the students an apple-shaped picture of one of the steps to apple-growing; planting the seed, seed sprouting, leaves
sprouting, and apples sprouting.
3. Then I will ask, “How do we get the apples off the trees?” (we pick them), and “What types of things can we make with apples?”
(apple pie, applesauce, apple juice, caramel apples, etc.).
4. Then, I will explain the small group activity to them and tell them that it is one of their options during center time for the day.
5. In a small group of 2-3 kids, they will come to my table and be presented with a poster of an apple tree with three baskets- one
red, one yellow, and one green, as well as an assortment of small cut-out paper apples placed on the bush of the tree.
6. I will ask the kids to go around the table and take turns separating the apples into their correct corresponding color of basket.
7. Then, each child will be assigned one basket to count. They will count the apples and respond with how many after I ask them
(example: “How many green apples are there?”)
Name: Savannah Argenas
Date of Lesson: March 31, 2023
Primary Curriculum Area: Math & Science
Age: 3&4
Time and Duration of Lesson: 9:45-10:15 am (30 minutes)
*Closure (what you will do or say to reinforce/support what children have learned and help them make a transition to another
activity): I will count the apples with them again and let them know they did a great job sorting and counting the apples. They will
then be dismissed to return to their centers and a new group will be called over to participate in Apple Picking.

*Adaptations (for children who may need support):

For a child who may need support, I will give them less apples to sort, rather than all of them so that they do not get overwhelmed.
I could also limit to sorting the apples into two separate color baskets rather than three as another way of limiting to avoid the child
having too much going on in front of them.

*Adaptations (for children who may need challenged):

For a child who may need challenged, I could have them color and cut out their own apples as well, coloring them based on the
color word written on each apple. This will challenge them to reading the color word, coloring them, and cutting them out rather
than already having that done for them by me.

*Plan for Assessment (what to look for to identify if the objectives were met and how to document):
I will look for a basic understanding of the concept of apple trees and how they grow, what we use apples for, proper color
separation and understanding of the different colors of apples, as well as an accuracy in counting them in numbers. I will know I
was successful in my lesson if the children are properly answering my questions and are able to successfully complete the Apple
Picking activity with accuracy. I could document this by taking photos of the students work that demonstrates an accurate
separation of the apple colors and their understanding of grouping.