Lesson Planning Form for Differentiating Instruction Calvin College Education Program

Teacher Rebekah Kreischer Date April 6 Subject/ Topic/ Theme Nutrition: Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Grade __2___________

I. Objectives How does this lesson tie in to the unit plan? This lesson helps students know which foods are healthy and which foods are unhealthy. Learners will be able to: select healthy foods over unhealthy foods when selecting a snack or meal. Students will be able to recognize what foods are healthy and which ones are unhealthy when asked. Students will be able to describe what aspects of some foods are needed and not needed by our bodies Students will be able to select healthy foods over unhealthy foods. Students will show positive interest in eating healthy foods.
CognitiveK C A A S E* Psycho motor affec tive

(Note: Write as many as needed. Indicate taxonomy levels and connections to applicable national or state standards. If an objective applies to particular learners write the name(s) of the learner(s) to whom it applies.) *knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation

II. Before you start Identify prerequisite knowledge and skills. Basic knowledge of the food pyramid Basic knowledge of what a Ven Diagram is Knowledge of the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Outline assessment activities (diagnostic, formative, and summative, as applicable to this lesson)

Formative: When students place their picture in the Ven Diagram. Questions at the wrap-up as well.

Autistic Child- Has an aid, do my best to engage that student and keep activities calm and organized.

Identify learners (individuals or groups) in your class who will need special attention and describe the level of support and/or challenge you plan on giving them. (Refer back to the information you gathered about your class.)

Materials-what materials (books, handouts, etc) do you need for this lesson and are they ready to use?

The Very Hungry Caterpillar book by Eric Carle, 2 Hula Hoops, Pictures of foods (including those mentioned in the book), Labels for the hula hoops Foods we need and foods we do not need

Whichever way is easiest. Having students sit in a circle is ideal. How will your classroom be set up for this lesson?

III. The Plan Time Components Motivation (opening/ introduction/ engagement) Describe teacher activities and student activities for each component of the lesson. Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Development (the largest component or main body of the lesson)

1.Go through the book again asking the students to say what the Caterpillar ate on each day 2. Place two hula hoops in a way that it creates a Ven Diagram with the labels Foods we need and Foods we do not need 3. Hand out pictures of foods 4. Once every student has a picture, have the students place their picture in the correct category of the Ven Diagram (some will require thought and explanation). Only allowing 1-3 students to come up at a time.

Closure (conclusion, culmination, wrap-up)

Ask students what kinds of foods belong under Foods We Need Ask students what kinds of foods belong under Foods We Do Not Need Talk about why some foods are able to go in the middle of the Ven Diagram Do the Fit Bit where the students will dance to music then freeze when the music stops and call out a healthy food

Your reflection about the lesson including ideas for improvement for next time. (Write this after teaching the lesson, if you had a chance to teach it. If you did not teach this lesson, focus on the process of preparing the lesson.)