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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-Wheel and
Axle

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 wheel and axle is a wheel with a rod through the center. It moves or lifts loads.
How does a wheel and axle 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 wheel and axle is and what a wheel and axle does. Students will understand that
a wheel and axle is a simple machine that changes the magnitude of force to make work easier with little or no
error.

MATERIALS:
Wheel and Axle - Simple Machines | Science for Kids | Educational Videos by Mocomi
Promethean
Computer
wheel and axle 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 wheel and axle as a simple and respond to questions.
lesson. Introduction. machine.

2. Play video, Wheel and Teacher plays the video on the Students watch the video.
Axle, Simple Machines 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 Wheel and axle page.
information about the wheel and
axle for students to copy.

2. Wheel and axle puzzle. Teacher displays the wheel and Students watch and listen.
axle puzzle and photos of some Students reply: cars, wagons, etc
types of wheels and axles. The
teacher asks students to name
some types of wheels and axles.

3. Activity. Teacher tells students they will Students watch and listen.
complete a pulley and wheel and
Axle compare and contrast
organizer. Then complete a simple
machine comprehension word
bank quiz.

4. Finish activity. Teacher Students complete both activities..

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 simple Students listen and reply with
machines make all kinds of jobs so various comments. May add blue
much easier. 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):

I liked this lesson.

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