Lesson Plan: Outcomes From Alberta Program of Studies
Lesson Plan: Outcomes From Alberta Program of Studies
Lesson Plan: Outcomes From Alberta Program of Studies
Miss Wall
Lesson Plan
Unit: Needs of Plants and Animals
1-11 Describe some common living things and identify needs of those living things
Specific Learning Outcomes:
1. Observe, describe, and compare living things
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. Observe their plants tomatoes and bean/pea seeds.
2. Record their observations into their booklets
3. Make general comparisons to day 1 and now.
ASSESSMENTS
Observations:
- Observe students as they are doing their recording.
- Make sure students are spelling correctly and using punctuation properly.
- Observe student movement. Make sure students are on task and not chatting with
other students.
Written/Performance Assessments:
- Observation booklet
Key Questions:
- What changes have
occurred with our
plants?
PROCEDURE
Introduction (15 min.):
DO: Welcome Ms. Burleigh to the classroom and explain who she is to the students.
Assessment of Prior Knowledge: Last week we planted seeds. Hands up if you can tell me the three different types of
seeds we planted. (Bean, Pea, Tomato)
- We also drew our predictions into our observation booklets. Today we need to add to our booklets and record what
our plants look like now.
- When we are taking an observation, we use our eyes to see what is different with our plant. If we are just looking at
our plants, should be talking? Wait for students to shake their heads. After you have looked at your plant, you need to
write down a small sentence on what you observed and draw a picture of what your plant looks like now.
Expectations for Learning and Behaviour:
Remember that when we are looking at our plants, we need to be quiet so that other people can think and write down
what they see.
Advance Organizer/Agenda:
Transition to Body:
Miss Wall
5. After you write down your sentence, you need to draw what your plant looks like. Make sure that you draw exactly
what you see. You want to be able to look back and see the different ways your plant has changed and grown. It would
be a great idea to color your picture!
6. Say after they have almost finished working: When you are done your observations, please put both your booklets
back into the science basket and find a quiet reading spot. You can read a classroom book or from your book bin. You
need to do silent reading because others are still trying to finish their work and need quiet to think.