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1. CTSE 130 Final Project Kristin Miller
University of Southern California
2. Observation Site:Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary
3. King Elementary:School Description
4. School Demographics:Racial and Ethnic Breakdown
5. Class Demographics:Ms. Wasden’s 1st grade
6. Layout of Classroom The teacher likes this layout because students can work in pairs and she can easily move about the classroom to observe students.
7. Technology in the Classroom Computers available:
3 Macs
Typical classroom uses:
Research
Individual Work Time (IWT) games and educational activities
Limitations:
Only 3 computers for 20 first graders
Internet is often not working
8. Lesson 1: Math Standard covered:
2.1 Describe and classify plane and solid geometric shapes (e.g., circle, triangle, square, rectangle, sphere, pyramid, cube, rectangular prism) according to the number and shape of faces, edges, and vertices.
9. Lesson 1: Description Objectives: The student should be able to describe geometric solids by name, shape of the faces, and the number of edges and vertices. They should also be able to classify the shapes according to the faces, edges, and vertices.
Motivation: Introduce shapes by having children say what everyday objects are in the shape of the geometric solids by looking at blocks held up by the teacher.
10. Lesson 1: Continued Input of information:
Show a PowerPoint that shows 3-demensional pictures of solids and also their faces with the vertices and edges highlighted. Verbally explain the names of the solids, and count the edges and vertices. Use blocks so the children can manipulate the shapes. Technology
PowerPoint
Blocks
11. Lesson 1: Continued Checking Comprehension
Call on students to name the shapes of the different blocks and name their faces. Ask them to count the vertices and the edges with you. Ask them to name the geometric shapes of common objects (Ex: Q: What shape is a ball? A: A sphere)
12. Lesson 1: Continued Practice
Give the students several of each type of solid shape (either blocks or everyday objects) and have them group them with other objects of the same geometric shape. Have them group them according to the shape of the faces, the number of vertices, whether or not the objects can be stacked or rolled, etc. Do activity as a group. Advanced Practice
On a worksheet, looking at pictures of the geometric solids, have students label the solids’ names, draw the shapes of their faces, and write the number of faces and vertices. Do activity individually or in pairs.
13. Lesson 1: Continued Closure
Recap saying, “Today we learned that our favorite toys and classroom objects have geometric names.” Altogether, repeat the names of the shapes. Assessment
For homework, give the students a written activity similar to the worksheet done in the lesson. Have them bring in a geometric solid from home and write down the name, the shape of the faces, and the number of faces, edges, and vertices.
14. Lesson 2: Science Standard covered:
3b. Students know that the weather changes from day to day but that trends in temperature or of rain (or snow) tend to be predictable during a season.
15. Lesson 2: Description Objective
The students should be able to draw a picture of each season with the appropriate weather conditions for each season. Motivation
Relate the weather to how the students are dressed. Ask what they are wearing now and why. Ask what they wear when its hot/cold/etc. Ask what the weather is like/what they wear during the summer/fall/winter/ spring.
16. Lesson 2: Continued Input of Information
Use current newspapers to show students the weather section for today/yesterday/etc. Read a story about the different seasons. Technology
Newspaper
Book
17. Lesson Plan 2: Continued Checking Comprehension
Ask the students questions about what the weather is like during the different seasons. Practice
Have the students draw and color a picture showing the weather in each season.
18. Lesson 2: Continued Closure
Close by reminding students to pay attention to the weather and encourage them to ask their parents what the weather will be like when they are getting dressed.
Formal Assessment
Give for homework a worksheet where students match pictures of different weather conditions to the names of the seasons.
19. Lesson 3: Visual Arts Standard covered
2.2 Mix secondary colors from primary colors and describe the process.
20. Lesson 3: Description Objective
Students should be able to identify which primary colors make which secondary colors
Motivation
Ask students what their favorite colors are. Ask them what their favorite kind of art is (coloring, painting, etc)
21. Lesson 3: Continued Input of information
Define (on the board) a primary color and a secondary color (with examples). Explain how colors mix to form new colors (use paints to demonstrate).
22. Lesson 3: Continued Checking Comprehension
Ask students what secondary color is made when you mix two primary colors (Ex: What color do red and blue make?) Practice
With teacher leading whole class, students each make a color wheel using crayons.
23. Lesson 3: Continued Advanced Practice
Have students use red, blue, and yellow paint to make secondary colors. Paint a picture using only the new secondary colors.
24. Lesson 3: Continued Closure
Recap together which primary colors combine to make which secondary colors.
Formal Assessment
Give a written quiz where students must match secondary colors to the primary colors that mix to make them.
25. Appendix: Feedback “Kristin's PowerPoint presentation showcases three creative, and joyfully hands-on lesson plans that would inspire any first grader in his/her pursuit of knowledge. Not only are they well-written, they are innovatively displayed in a visually pleasing manner.”
-- Sarah Al-Amir
(Current Forum: Final Project Peer Evaluations Date: Wed Dec 10 2003 7:23 pm)
“Kristin -- I think that your powerpoint presentation looks great. I feel that your lesson plans are realistic and completely age appropriate. You have come up with creative yet challenging assignments for the students. Your presentation is captivating, colorful and extremely appealing to read.” -- Meredith Sheldon
(Current Forum: Final Project Peer Evaluations Date: Thu Dec 11 2003 1:06 pm)
26. Appendix: References References
California Content Standards
http://www.cde.ca.gov/standards/
Ed-Data
http://www.ed-data.k12.ca.us/
LAUSDNet
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary
http://sfpc.lausd.k12.ca.us/King/default.htm