Teacher Candidate: Jill Fisher Date: 04/30/2017

Grade and Topic: Grade 2, Geometry Length of Lesson: 30 minutes for 3

day

Mentor Teacher: Brian Taylor Johnson School: University of Memphis IDT 3600

Unit Objective
The Picture the Three Grand Divisions of Tennessee lesson is part of a unit covering
the three Grand Divisions of Tennessee and their major industries. Civic efficacy
requires understanding economics, geography, and history by studying more about
who they are as Americans, as described in the TN state social studies standard 2.0.

Lesson Objective

Content Learning Goals and Objectives.

1. Given a YouTube Link, students will watch the video and answer questions on
a handout.
2. Students will be given a link to Ducksters where they will read facts about
Tennessee. They will use this website to fill in the blanks on a second
handout.
3. Students will then use what theyve learned to make a podcast on Vocaroo

Student Participation

The goal of this lesson is for students to demonstrate a clear understanding of the
major industries found in each of the Three Grand Divisions of Tennessee. The
students will also become proficient with the technology provided to complete the
assignment. Students will then provide an audio podcast discussing the division
they most enjoy.

Standards
State/District, Common Core Standards

TN Social Studies 2.20 Analyze the differences in natural resources in the Three
Grand Divisions of Tennessee and make connections to the major industries that are
found in each.
ISTE Standard(s)

3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather,

evaluate, and use information.
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use
information from a variety of
sources and media

Materials

1. YouTube handout
2. Ducksters handout
3. Pencil
4. Computer
5. Headphones with a microphone
6. Internet Access to:
1. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdZCue2m0U0
2. Ducksters http://www.ducksters.com/geography/state.php?State=Tennessee
3. Vocaroo http://vocaroo.com/

Technology Integration

Students will use the websites stated above as resources for the Three Grand Divisions of
Tennessee. The students will use the YouTube link above to watch the video about
Tennessee. They will then complete the handout to assess their knowledge gained from
the video.

For the second part of the assignment, the students will access the Ducksters link. They
will use this website to fill in the blanks for the second handout.

The third part of the assignment, the students will access Vocaroo. They will use the
headphones with the microphone to record their own podcast talking about their favorite
division.

A sample of the product is available here: Student Sample

Background and Rationale

 Students will demonstrate a clear understanding of The Three Grand
Divisions of Tennessee and the major industries within each division
by comparing each division and its physical features
Demonstrate understanding of technology used to complete the
assignment.
Students will personalize their knowledge of the Grand Divisions by
placing themselves into their favorite division by creating their
personalized podcast.
This lesson is a continuation of TN social studies standard 2.0.
We will refer to the summary created here as we continue to explore
the major industries within the Three Grand Divisions of Tennessee.
We will also use our outlines for a unit on creative writing.
I am aware that the lesson will be differentiated for students who
did not master the objectives and for those ready for enrichment.
However, modifications are not covered in this course and are not
part of this particular lesson.

Procedures and Timeline

Introduction

Begin by displaying the Three Grand Divisions of Tennessee and their major
industries on a large screen display, overhead, or whiteboard.
Briefly review background information about its why there was a division, and the
differences of the land features within each division which supports their specific
major industry.
The students will then use the internet access to reach the websites listed to
complete their handouts.
The assignment will end with the students creating their own podcasts.

Procedures

At the Computer (20 minutes)

Teacher Procedures: Student Procedures:

1. Student will access the

1. After the Introduction, distribute YouTube video
the quiz handout that will be 2. Once they view the
used with the YouTube video video,
2. Have the students open an they will answer the
internet questions on the
browser. handout.
3. Direct the students to the
YouTube video.
4. Monitor and assist as needed.
At the Computer 20 minutes)
Teacher Procedures: Student Procedures:

1. Open an Internet
1. Have the students open an internet browser
browser. 2. Access Ducksters
2. Direct the students to Ducksters website. website
3. Instruct the students to use the facts 3. Complete the fill in the
about Tennessee on the website to fill in blank handout
the blanks on their handout.
4. Monitor and assist as needed

At the Computer 20 minutes)

Teacher Procedures: Student Procedures:

1. Students open
1. Instruct student to open an internet browser. browser
2. Instruct them to access Vocaroo 2. Access Vocaroo
3. Instruct students to use what they have 3. Put on headphones
learned from the YouTube video and from the with microphone
Ducksters fact page. 4. Create podcast
4. Instruct them how to begin and end their 5. Sit quietly until
podcast. everyone is done
5. Have students put on headphones and
created their podcast

Closure
Closing this assignment, students will volunteer to share their podcast with the class.
Afterward, we will discuss what we learned.
Assessment Evidence
Major Industries in the Three Grand Divisions of Tennessee Rubric

Criteria 1 2 3 4

Watch the YouTube

Did not access the Accessed the Accessed the Accessed the YouTube
Video and answerYouTube
the link. YouTube link. YouTube link Link.
Quiz handout Did not attempt to Answered less than
Answered most Answered all the
Answer the quiz. Half of the Of the questions Quiz questions
Questions on the Completely
Quiz

State Facts Website

Did not access the link
Accessed the linkAccessed the link.Accessed the link.
And handout Did not attempt But did not do Attempted the Completed the
the handout handout Handout but did handout
Not complete it.

Podcast Did not access Accessed the Accessed the linkAccessed the link and
Vocaroo and did link, Did not completeCompleted the
not do a podcast Did not do a The podcast Podcast using info
podcast Learned from both
websites

Modifications
I am aware that modifications will be made for students who did not master the objectives and for those ready
for enrichment. However, modifications are not covered in this course and are not part of this particular lesson.

YouTube video questionnaire

1. Why would the Eastern Grand Division not be an ideal

location for agriculture?
________________________________________________
2. What brings the tourism to the Eastern Grand
Division? _______________________________________
 3. What land features makes the Middle Grand Division
ideal for agriculture? _____________________________
4. What is another industry featured in the video for the
Middle Grand Division? __________________________
5. What crop did the video show was grown in the
Western Grand Division? _________________________
6. What did you see in the video that was most interesting
to you? _________________________________________
7. Which Grand Division would you like to visit and why?
________________________________________________
________________________________________________

Handout for Duckster

What is the capital of Tennessee? ________________

What are two major cities? _________ ____________
Name 6 key industries:
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
How did Tennessee get its name?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
What is the highest point in Tennessee? _________________
What is the lowest point? _____________________________
What can you see from Lookout Mountain?
____________________________________________________