Lesson Planning Template

LESSON PLAN NUMBER ______

Teacher Education Candidate Supervising Teacher UWG Supervisor Angel Carey and Lauren Bailey

School: N/A Date of Implemented Lesson Plan: November 8th, 2011

Block No. 3 Subject: Social Studies Grade Level: 3rd

Teaching Skills Focus for This Lesson: Instructional Clarity

Stage 1 The Desired Results Standards SS3CG1 The student will explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the foundation of a republican form of government. a. Explain why in the United States there is a separation of power between branches of government and levels of government. c. State an example of the responsibilities of each level and branch of government.

Specific Learning To learn the three branches of government and their functions. Objective(s)

Stage 2 Assessment Evidence Assessment Instrument The 3 branches of government fill-in-the blank worksheet. (Ex. Test, Poster, Presentation, Picture, etc.) Evaluation (Grading) The 3 branches of government tree activity. Instrument (Ex. Point System, Rubric, Checklist, etc.) Stage 3 Learning Plans Materials Smart Board Prezi Presentation Construction Paper 3 branches of government worksheet Markers Scissors Glue sticks Pens/pencils

. Sequence of Teacher Actions The teacher will introduce the topic by using a Prezi presentation to explain each branch of the government and what they do. *Attention-Getter/Motivator http://prezi.com/5jg7jrtl0cjz/copy-of-the-branches-of-government/

*Tie to Previous Learning The teacher will then tell the students they will be watching a short video and filling out a worksheet along with it. *Significant Actions to Introduce and Guide The teacher will then go over the worksheet with the class. Lesson The teacher will then explain that the students will be making their own tree that shows the three branches of government and writing facts about each one. This is how the students will be individually evaluated. Sequence of Student Actions The student will listen to a short presentation on the three branches *Explain How Students Are of government. Engaged During Lesson The students will watch the 3 branches of government video and fill * Explain How Students out the accompanying worksheet. The students will be engaged Discuss or Present Results because they are not just watching a video but also be filling out of What They Did During information, which means they must pay attention. the Lesson The students will then create their own tree that displays the 3 branches of government. The students will be engaged during this because it is a creative activity and it helps reinforce what they just learned.

Teacher’s Lesson The teacher will close by saying that next class we will have a mock Closure/Wrap- trial to really get into the depth of what each branch does Up/Transition specifically.

Adaptations for Exceptional If a student finishes early then they can create a song or poem to help Students (Anyone who them remember what each branch of the government does. requires modifications for their needs) Related If a student would like to extend their knowledge they can use the Activities/Extensions classroom library to read books on the government unit. (What can students do who need more than is in the Students can go to the below website to further review information lesson? Should be related to about the branches of government: lesson.) http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0774837.html

Connections to Other Fine Arts and Writing Disciplines

EQ: What are the three branches of government used for?

Agenda: Introduce Topic Do Prezi Presentation Play Video Go over worksheet 3 branches of government activity Wrap-Up