SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY

Loretto, PA 15940

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

LESSON PLAN Format

Student Teacher Natalie Ferrucci Grade 3rd

Subject Science _
Time Needed for Lesson 30 Minutes Lesson Concept Simple Machines __

PA STANDARD(S) (Write out standards):

Standard - 3.4.3.D2
Observe, analyze and document how simple systems work.

Eligible Content:
4 Total
Options

BIG IDEAS/ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

A simple machine is a mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of force to make work easier.
What makes a machine simple? What work is being done?

ELIGIBLE CONTENT:
OBJECTIVE(S) (Be sure to include all four parts: A (audience) B (behavior) C (condition) D (degree)):

Students will understand what a simple machine is and what a simple machine does. Students will understand
that a simple machine is a mechanical device that changes the magnitude of force to make work easier with
little or no error.

MATERIALS:

Promethean
Computer
TPT slides lesson- L02 What is a Simple Machine?.pptx
Simple Machines for Kids: Science and Engineering for Children - FreeSchool
Anchor chart paper
post-it notes in 2 colors
pencils
Simple Machines, A Non-fiction Book 20 copies

ACTIVITIES (There are three sections here):

Lesson Section Teacher Procedures Student Responsibilities

OPENING (Introduction, purpose, hook)

Opening 8 Minutes/ Anticipatory Set

1. Cue students to get ready
to learn/ transition into
lesson. Introduction.
Teacher introduces the topic of Students listen to the introduction
simple machines.What is a simple and respond to questions.
machine? A simple machine is a
mechanical device that changes
the direction or magnitude of force
to make work easier. Can you think
of any simple machines?
2. Play Simple Machines for
Kids.
BODY (Bulleted step by step/differentiation must be included)
1. Simple Machines- A
Non-fiction Book.
2. Show lesson 2 slides.
3. Complete anchor chart.
4. Activity.
Teacher plays the video on the Students watch the video.
promethean.
Body 20 Minutes
Teacher explains that the students Students listen and fill out the
will have a book that they will table of contents.
complete about simple machines
during the unit. Today we will fill
out the table of contents.The
teacher projects the table of
contents and fills out the page.
Then each day we discuss a
particular simple machine we will
fill out the information in the book
pertaining to that simple machine.
Teacher displays the slides on the Students watch the slide
promethean, and reads each one to presentation.
the students.
Teacher displays blank anchor Students watch and listen.
chart paper with a truck drawn on
it to fill with sticky notes. Teacher
tells the students they will use the
yellow sticky note to write a fact
they know or learned from the
video and slides about simple
machines.
Teacher tells students they will Students participate in the activity.
then take their sticky note up to the
anchor chart when they are called
on and place their sticky note on
the chart. As they gain knowledge
throughout the unit, they will be
given a blue sticky note to add to
the trucks with their new
 information.

CLOSURE (Wrap up and brief summary): How will you plan to restate the lesson objective?

Closure 2 Minutes

1. Wrap up lesson.
Teacher reads some of the yellow Students reply with various
sticky notes and asks if there are answers.
any other questions or if any
students would like to add
anything further to the discussion.

ACCOMMODATIONS/MODIFICATIONS:

Students will be provided accommodations and modifications based on individual needs. Any differentiation of
instruction will be included.Differentiation may include reading, interpretation, and direction with materials
being used for the lesson. All IEP information will be followed accordingly.

ASSESSMENT: (How you will determine that student has mastered objectives?): Consider formative and
summative assessment measures for all levels of differentiation.

Formative assessment. Student participation is observed. Summative assessment will be conducted at the end of
the unit.

SELF-ASSESSMENT/REFLECTION: (Complete this section if you have taught this lesson to peers or in
clinical placement):

Nice lesson.