EDUC 450: Professional Clinical Practice Reflective Lesson Plan Model Name: Robin Green Date: March 19,

2014

PART I: PLANNING Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Title of Lesson

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Source Subject Area (s) Grade Level Science & Social Studies Pre- K AL-4K-4.2 Demonstrate an increasing ability to organize actions and materials in the learning environment. AL-4K-5.2 Demonstrate increasing ability to use prior knowledge to understand new experiences. SE-4K-4.4 Participate in group life of class.
The lesson begins with student being read a book about recycling. The lesson will then continue with a video about Going Green and sorting recyclable items. Once modeled, students will have the opportunity to sort out various recyclable items. To conclude the lesson, students will be asked to reflect on their day. Students will also be encouraged to participate in recycling and saving Earth at home with their parents.

Curriculum Standards

Description and Background Information

Lesson Objectives

The student will be able to sort recyclable items based on their characteristics with 100% accuracy.

Varying Objectives for Individuals Needs

For students who do not understand the material they will be asked simpler questions pertaining to their recyclable item. These students will also be shown more examples of what is being asked of them. For students who have already mastered the concept they will be asked advance questions about their particular recyclable item and its characteristics. For ELL students, they will be partnered with a native English speaking student. The purpose of this lesson is to prepare students for Kindergarten with a starting foundation of knowledge about the planet, recycling and its importance. This lesson will introduce students to the planet as well as what it means to save energy and go green. Teacher Student

Statement of Purpose

Materials and Resources

Concept Words Think Green! Book Large Brown bags Recycling Labels ( Titled: Boxes, Newspapers, Cans, Bottles, Bags) Smart Board Stereo Recyclable Goods

Anticipatory Set

Students will be read a book about recycling titled Think Green. The book is about a class that is introduced to recycling and how they implement Going Green in their class and outside community.

Part II: IMPLEMENTATION

To find out what students know about recycling and saving the planet, I will go over some Concept Words. By introducing/ reviewing these words with students. This activity will spark a conversation amongst the class about past experiences with specific items as they relate to recycling and saving the planet. Students will be introduced to different types of recycling bags. Students will be informed that the bags are separated by different characteristics, only certain items go into specific bags. Students will then watch a video that pertains to recycling and sorting items. Students will be informed that they we will sorting recyclable items. I will pick an item out of our recycle items bag and ask students what items go in which bag. I will place the item in the wrong bag to see if students can tell me why my item does not go in a specific bag. Why is it important to recycle? What items can be recycled? How can we help save our planet? Can we recycle a banana? Can we recycle an empty bottle? Each student will have to opportunity to pick an item out of the recycle items bag. The students must identify their items and what recycle bag they go in to. To conclude the lesson I will ask students what they can do to save their planet. I will also have students to give reflections of the activities completed throughout the day. Students will complete a worksheet. ( Attached ) Students will be encouraged to recycle at home with their parents.

Pre-assessment

Teacher Modeling or Demonstration

Guided Practice

Checking for Understanding

Independent Practice Closure Assessment (attach to lesson plan) Extension Activities

Student will have the opportunity to watch a video about recycling.

Technology
The Arts: When students are engaging in the independence practice they will listen to a song related to Going Green.. The song is call The Green Grass Goes All Around

Connection Across the

Curriculum
Health: Students will be informed of the importance of recycling and saving the planet.

Physical Education: When completing the independent practice students will have the opportunity to walk around the class to place

PART III: REFLECTION

One strength of the lesson was that all of the students were engaged in most parts of the lessons and anticipated the opportunity to be selected to make comments throughout the lesson about recycling and saving the Earth. One weakness of the less was the amount of time that students had to sit in one spot. Students needed the opportunity to move or change the environment during the lesson. Possibly the idea of taking an observation trip outside to view the recycling bins placed outside of the school. I will add more physical movement to my lesson. It takes time to create transitions from sitting quietly to becoming active then sitting back down quietly but it is well needed for students.
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Strengths

Weaknesses

Suggestions for Improvement