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-lever

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 lever is a bar or rod that rests on a fulcrum which lifts or moves loads.
How does a lever 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 a lever is and what a lever does. Students will understand that a lever is a simple
machine that changes the magnitude of force to make work easier with little or no error.

MATERIALS:
Super Simple Machines: Levers
Promethean
Computer
Lever puzzle pieces
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 a Students listen to the introduction
to learn/ transition into lever as simple machines. and respond to questions.
lesson. Introduction.

2. Play video, Super Simple Teacher plays the video on the Students watch the video.
Machines, Levers. promethean.

BODY (Bulleted step by step/differentiation must be included)

Body 20 Minutes
 1. Simple Machines- A
Non-fiction book.
2. Screw puzzle.
3. Activity.
4. Finish activity.
CLOSURE (Wrap up and brief summary): How will you plan to restate the lesson objective?
1. Wrap up lesson.
ACCOMMODATIONS/MODIFICATIONS:
Students will be provided accommodations and modifications based on individual needs. Any differentiation of
Teacher displays her copy on the Students listen and fill out the
promethean and fills in the lever page.
information about levers for
students to copy.
Teacher displays the lever puzzle Students watch and listen.
and photos of some types of Students reply: seesaw,
levers. The teacher asks students to wheelbarrow, broom, human leg,
name some levers. scissors, pliers, etc.
Teacher tells students we will be in Students watch and listen.
four groups making the three types
of levers.
Teacher demonstrates how to make Students participate in the activity.
the models.Which one is the
easiest to lift? Which one is the
hardest to lift? Which lever moved
the object highest?
Closure 2 Minutes
Teacher talks about how levers Students listen and reply with
make work easier. Teacher asks if various answers. May add blue
any students would like to add a sticky notes.
blue sticky note about levers to the
anchor chart.
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):

The use of the stem set really improved this lesson. Very hands-on.