Lesson Plan - Science Sarah Castle
Lesson Plan - Science Sarah Castle
Lesson Plan - Science Sarah Castle
Sarah Castle
EDI 430
Elements of the Lesson
Evidence that Documents the Elements
Movement-
Students will move from their tables after eating snack, to the
carpet to begin science.
Students will move from the carpet to closet to practice the
tornado safety drill.
Accommodations:
Remediation/Intervention -
- Students who may struggle with these concepts will be
asked to sit next to the CT at the beginning of the lesson,
so that she can guide them through the lesson when they
get confused.
Technology list
Extension/Enrichment
- Highly motivated students will participate actively and
encourage their partners.
Materials:
- 1 liter bottle, water, food coloring, dish soap
- Paper and crayons
- Pictures of tornado-wrecked houses
Modeling: I Do
Model tornado in a bottle.
SHOW/TELL (Visual/Verbal Input)
Tell facts about tornado speed, occurrence, warning signs, etc
HOW/WHAT (Questioning and
Tell how to stay safe from a tornado at school.
redirecting)
Checking for Understanding Quiz students on what we do in our classroom to stay safe
Samples of questions to be asked from a tornado.
Ways in which students will Where do we go? The closet
respond and be engaged What should we do? Kneel with our heads down and hands
Formative assessment strategies to over our head
be implemented What should be our voice level? 0 no talking/no sounds
Guided Practice: We Do
What do the teacher and student
do together? Practice the tornado drill procedure
How will a gradual release of
responsibility be accomplished?
Closure
How will the I can statement(s) be
The students will (TSW) prepare for and respond to, severe
reviewed?
weather conditions such as tornados.
How will students be involved?
I CAN explain the safety procedures for a tornado when I am
What connections to future
at school and at home.
learning will occur?
Assessment Students will draw what they will do at home to stay safe from
What evidence supports that the a tornado.
objective(s) were met? This assessment will show that students know what to do to
What do my students know, stay safe from a tornado when they are at home,
understand and are able to do? demonstrating understanding and knowledge of the actions
What formative assessments will necessary to prepare and respond to severe weather
be used to inform instruction? conditions.
Reflection
How do you know that the objective(s)/target(s) was met? What is your evidence?
Using your assessment data how will you change the lesson or instruction for the next time?
How well did the students perform/respond? Were all my students engaged?
How was my timing?
How many students struggled? What will I do to help the student(s) who struggled?
What will I do to extend the learning for those students who met target?
What did everyone know? What did no one know? Were there any surprises?