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- incline
plane __

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:

An inclined plane is a ramp used to carry loads from one surface to another.
How does an inclined plane make work easier?

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

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

MATERIALS:
Roll, Slope and Slide - A Book About Ramps
Promethean
Computer
inclined plane puzzle pieces
construction paper
rulers
scissors
glue
pencils
Simple Machines, A Non-fiction Book

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 Teacher introduces the topic of Students listen to the introduction
to learn/ transition into inclined planes as simple and respond to questions.
lesson. Introduction. machines.

2. Play video, Roll, Slope, Teacher plays the video on the Students watch the video.
and Slide.. promethean.
 BODY (Bulleted step by step/differentiation must be included)

Body 20 Minutes

1. Simple Machines- A Teacher displays her copy on the Students listen and fill out the
Non-fiction book. promethean and fills in the inclined plane page.
information about inclined planes
for students to copy.

2. Inclined plane puzzle.
Teacher displays the inclined plane
puzzle and photos of some
inclined planes. The teacher asks
students to name some inclined
planes.
Students watch and listen.
Students reply that a slide, stairs, a
hill, a ramp are all examples of
inclined planes.

3. Activity. Teacher tells students to try to Students watch and listen.

design an inclined plane with the Students try to make an incline
supplies they are given. Teacher plane.
gives the students one piece of
construction paper and a ruler.
Students already have glue and
scissors.

4. Finish activity.
Teacher walks around helping Students participate in the activity.
students as they create their own
inclined plane. Teacher observes
the activity and offers support.
Teacher asks students what ways
of making the inclined plane are
more successful than the others.

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

Closure 2 Minutes
 1. Wrap up lesson. Teacher talks about how inclined
planes make work easier. Teacher
asks if any students would like to
add a blue sticky note about
inclined planes to the anchor chart.
Students listen and reply with
various answers. May add blue
sticky notes.

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):

Legos would be better for the activity. Develop inclined plane with legos.