Lesson+C

Daily Lesson GAME Plan

Content Standards:

 * ====Science: The properties of some materials influence their use. Some materials may be more suitable for making a particular product or device. (2e)====
 * ====ELA: With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. (CC1W8)====
 * ====ELA: Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic on name the book they are writing about, stating an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure. (CC1W1)====
 * ====ELA: Participate in shared research and writing projects. (CC1W7)====

NETS-S

 * ====Identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue using digital resources and propose a developmentally appropriate solution. (1, 3, 4)====
 * ====In a collaborative work group, use a variety of technologies to produce a digital presentation or product in a curriculum area. (1, 2, 6)====

//Action//
====**Before-Class Participation:** Reserve the computer lab. Bookmark sites for playground equipment. Display learning maps from earth day lesson and ways to help the Earth along with the proposed list of equipment for the new playground. Link for PowerPoint presentation.====

//During Class//

 * ====Time==== || ====Instructional Activities==== || ====Materials and Resources==== ||
 * ====5 - 10 minutes====

30 - 40 minutes
|| ====Review the list of equipment that was created for the new playground and the importance of having a green playground. Also review components of rubric for this part of the project.====

Group Presentations
|| ====Word processing software====

PowePoint
||

//Monitor//
====**Ongoing Assessment:** Observe students during the preparation of their presentations. Are they using pictures that will help convince audience to choose their suggested equipment? Check for understanding by reviewing their notes on the different equipment. Did their findings match the criteria?==== ====**Accommodations:** An FM system will be used for my students with hearing loss. For my students that have trouble staying on task, they will be given a copy of the rubric that will help them stay focused on what they’re supposed to be looking for. For those students who prefer not to use the computer, color pamphlets will be available that provides the same information. They can use these to create their collage and prepare their speech.==== ====**Back-up plan:** In the event there is a problem with technology, hard copies of the information can be used for students to create their presentation. Poster size construction paper is readily available for the collage. They work that was completed in previous lessons can be printed and used to complete the assignment. If there is a problem with the Internet, we will use PowerPoint to complete the presentation.====

//Evaluation//
====**Lesson Reflections and Notes:** This lesson is scheduled for 2 class periods; is that enough time. Consider if the students were able to use the presentation software with ease. If there were any hiccups, what were they and can they be rectified? Were all students engaged in the assignment?====