Lesson Plan Idea Format
Grade Level & Subject Area: ______Science First Grade______
Standards/Framework (Common Core, NAEYC, Mid-level ….):
ESS.10.1.1
Illustrate the sequence of planets in the solar system
Theme/Series of Lessons (if Not applicable, put N/A. If it is part of a series, of lessons, tell me, give a BRIEF description of the overall and tell me where this particular lesson fits):
Earth and Space Science
Time (is this a 1 day 50 minute lesson, 5 day 1 hour lesson, once a week over a month lesson….):
Day 1: I will introduce the topic by showing the NASA app on the smart board and demonstrate how to navigate the app. I will then introduce key Vobab. Terms 30 min.
Day 2: We will break into groups of 4, and explore the NASA app to draw pictures of planets and put them in correct order. 50 min
Day 3: Show our posters to the class, and check each one going through the NASA app as a class.
Day 4: Quiz on planets.
What do the students already know? (This could be the Intro or they have learned information before starting this lesson):
That there are objects in the sky: sun, moon, stars, clouds, birds, planes.
Objective (What are the students’ going to accomplish):
Students will be able to illustrate and understand the sequence on the planets in the solar system.
Materials:
Poster, Markers, IPad, Pencil
Procedure:
Day 1: I will introduce the topic by showing the NASA app on the smart board and demonstrate how to navigate the app. After reviewing what we already know I will then introduce key Vocab. Terms and names of planets.
Day 2: We will break into groups of 4, and explore the NASA app to draw pictures of the planets and put them in correct order. The pictures should be labeled and colorful.
Day 3: Show our posters to the class, and check each one going through the NASA app as a class.
Day 4: Quiz on planets.
Assessment (How will the students’ show you that the objective has been met):
I will assess my students based on their posters and their quizzes.
A Brief Description of the Entire Lesson - Plus Any Additional Information to be Included:
Day 1: I will introduce the topic by showing the NASA app on the smart board and demonstrate how to navigate the app. After reviewing what we already know I will then introduce key Vocab. Terms and names of planets.
Day 2: We will break into groups of 4, and explore the NASA app to draw pictures of the planets and put them in correct order.
Day 3: Show our posters to the class, and check each one going through the NASA app as a class, correcting any that are wrong.
Day 4: Quiz on planets; they will have to be able to put them in the correct sequence and look at pictures to label each planet properly based on the picture.
(I should be able to see and understand your entire lesson by reading this. Remember, Technology is not the lesson. It enhances the lesson)