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Teacher Candidate: Lesson # 2 Subject/Grade: Date and Time of Lesson: Learning Objective: (must support unit objectives identified in TWS 3) 1. Students will be able to identify and plant seeds.
Alignment with Standards: (must support unit standards identified in TWS 3) Identify the source and list standards (local, state, and/or national) that align with the learning objective. EEDA Standard(s) SSCA Element(s) (harassment, intimidation, bullying, or appropriate behaviors) Others as needed for interdisciplinary (cross-curricular) lessons Developmental Appropriateness or Cross-curricular connections: (should parallel information in TWS Section 3) This lesson incorporates ELA into the curriculum. Students will be practicing journal writing daily throughout this unit.
Accommodations: (should parallel information in TWS 3 and show use of TWS 1 data)
I will write down information on the board for students. I will give extra time to students. I will assist students who need extra help in planting seeds. I will allow some students to illustrate in their journals in lieu of writing I will allow student to pass out and collect journals I will draw pictures in student journal I will allow student to keep time
Materials: List all materials needed to implement your lesson; e.g., selected reading(s), video, PowerPoint, etc.
Life cycle PowerPoint, computer, projector, poster-board, straws, pencil, journal, markers
Procedures: 1. I will ask students how much they know about growing plants.(Give students notes the day before the lesson) 2. We will discuss the different size and texture of seeds.
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We will design a Class poster with different seeds for students to become familiar with daily. We will discuss the different kinds of plants. How different plants will look as they germinate. We will look over and discuss the life cycle of a plant power-point.(I will let student flip the slides on the computer) 7. Then discuss the planting process with students have students discuss what all a plant needs to grow. 8. We will plant different plant seeds in a cup. 9. Students will be responsible for the up keep of the plants growing in the classroom. 10. Students will begin their daily journal of the plant process.
Activity Analysis: (must support TWS 3 and show use of TWS 1 data)
Identify at least two activities you plan to use in this lesson and explain why you are planning these specific activities. In your explanation include the following prompts: Students will plant a watermelon seed and keep a daily journal on the progress of the plant. As a result, students will see the life cycle of a plant first hand. Students will identify several types of seeds in order to promote recognition of the fact that even as seeds, plants have certain characteristics that make them unique.
References:
Cite all references for materials/resources used in preparing the lesson. Citations should be in APA, 6th edition format.