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Mansfield_______________
Grade Level Being Subject/Content: Group Size: Date of Lesson: 2/22/2017
Taught: 3 Science 30
Lesson Content
What Standards (national SC.3.E.5.1 Explain that stars can be different: some are smaller, some are larger, and
or state) relate to this some appear brighter than others; all except the sun are so far away that they look like
lesson? points of light.
(You should include ALL
applicable standards. Rarely SC.3.N.3.3 Recognize that all models are approximations of natural phenomena; such
do teachers use just one: as. hey do not perfectly account for all observations.
theyd never get through
them all.) LAFS.3.SL.1.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on
others ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Essential Understanding
(What is the big idea or What can you observer about stars?
essential question that you
want students to come away How can distance affect the appearance of a star?
with? In other words, what,
aside from the standard and
our objective, will students
understand when they finish
this lesson?)
Rationale
Address the following These objectives meet the standards that students will need to complete before
questions: the end of the school year.
Why are you teaching this This lesson will wrap up our Unit on space.
objective? My students have shared their interest in activities involving movement, so I
Where does this lesson fit wanted to incorporate both reading and a movement activity that required
within a larger plan? students to discuss what we learned in the reading with a partner.
Why are you teaching it
this way?
Why is it important for
students to learn this
concept?
The teacher edition of the science book provides background information to teachers
(Raise Your IQ pg. ET153g, ET161, ET164 and Science Misconceptions pg. ET162
What background
knowledge is necessary for Have a basic understanding of Space (this is a continuation of a Unit so students have
a student to successfully been pre-e4xposed to this information).
meet these objectives?
What misconceptions
might students have about That stars are small because they look like specs of light.
this content?
USF Elementary Education Lesson Plan Template (S 2014) Name: Richelle
Mansfield_______________
Grade Level Being Subject/Content: Group Size: Date of Lesson: 2/22/2017
Taught: 3 Science 30
That the only stars that exist are the ones we can see when we look up at the sky.
Lesson Implementation
Teaching Methods
(What teaching method(s) will Guided Instruction, mix-n-mingle (a form of think-pair-share)
you use during this lesson?
Examples include guided
release, 5 Es, direct
instruction, lecture,
demonstration, partner word,
etc.)
Step-by-Step Plan Time Who is Each content area may require a different step-by-step format. Use
(What exactly do you plan to responsibl whichever plan is appropriate for the content taught in this lesson.
do in teaching this lesson? Be e (Teacher For example, in science, you would detail the 5 Es here
thorough. Act as if you needed or (Engage/Encountering the Idea; Exploring the Idea;
a substitute to carry out the Students)? Explanation/Organizing the Idea; Extend/Applying the Idea;
lesson for you.) Evaluation).
2 min
Where applicable, be sure to Teacher
address the following: 3 min Reintroduce the chapter quickly (we discussed this on Tuesday)
What Higher Order Teacher &
USF Elementary Education Lesson Plan Template (S 2014) Name: Richelle
Mansfield_______________
Grade Level Being Subject/Content: Group Size: Date of Lesson: 2/22/2017
Taught: 3 Science 30
Repeat Mix-n-mingle
Question #2: The planet Jupiter is farther away from the sun than
Earth is. What do you think the sun would look like from Jupiter?
Once all groups have finished discussing open it up to a class
discussion again
USF Elementary Education Lesson Plan Template (S 2014) Name: Richelle
Mansfield_______________
Grade Level Being Subject/Content: Group Size: Date of Lesson: 2/22/2017
Taught: 3 Science 30
My co-teacher will pull students for a small group that might struggle with the content
If time remains allow students with questions that havent been answered to research the
topic
Meeting your students If applicable, how does this lesson connect to the interests and cultural
needs as people and as backgrounds of your students?
learners
My students seem genuinely interested in space, and have reacted favorably to this topic
If applicable, how does this lesson connect to/reflect the local community?
N/A
How will you differentiate instruction for students who need additional
challenge during this lesson (enrichment)?
N/A
How will you differentiate instruction for students who need additional
language support?
N/A
USF Elementary Education Lesson Plan Template (S 2014) Name: Richelle
Mansfield_______________
Grade Level Being Subject/Content: Group Size: Date of Lesson: 2/22/2017
Taught: 3 Science 30
Accommodations (If
needed)
(What students need specific
accommodation? List
individual students (initials),
and then explain the
accommodation(s) you will
implement for these unique
learners.)
Materials
(What materials will you use? Elmo
Why did you choose these Science Book
materials? Include any Timer
resources you used. This can Phone with music
also include people!)