Britta Teeples Lesson Plans

Barnesville High School

Instructor:
Britta Teeples

Subject Area:
Social 8 Geography

Grade: 8

Date: 4/11/16

Information about the Lesson

Blooms Knowledge
Domain
__ Declarative
__ Procedural
_x_ Conceptual
__ Metacognitive

Blooms Cognitive
Domain
__ Remember
__ Understand
__ Apply
_x_ Analyze
__x Evaluate
__ Create

Gardners Multiple Intelligences

Lesson Type
__ Verbal/Linguistic
__ Present and Explain
__ Logical/Mathematical
__ Direct Instruction
_x_ Visual/Spatial
_x_ Concept Lesson
__ Bodily/Kinesthetic
__ Inquiry-Based Lesson
__ Musical/Rhythmic
__ Cooperative Learning
__x Interpersonal/Social
__ Problem-Based Learning
__ Intrapersonal/Self-aware
__ Classroom Discussion
_x_ Naturalist/Environmentally aware
Elements to consider when planning (Copied from the SNR Lesson Template for Student Teaching)
Preparation
Scaffolding
Grouping Options
_x__ Adaptation of Content
__x_ Modeling
___ Whole class
_x__ Links to Background
_x__ Guided Practice
___ Small groups
_x__ Links to Past Learning
__x_ Independent Practice
___ Partners
_x__ Strategies incorporated
___x Comprehensible input
__x_ Independent
Integration of Processes
__x_ Reading
__x_ Writing
__x_ Speaking
_x__ Listening

Application
__x_ Hands-on
__x_ Meaningful
_x__ Linked to objectives
_x__ Promotes engagement

Assessment
__x_ Individual
___ Group
_x__ Written
___ Oral

Context/Rationale:
Introduction to the Physical features/geography of Africa
Prerequisites:

Students Need

Materials Needed:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/tools/culture/get_started.html
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/index_flash.html
Student
Ipad
textbook

Lesson Content and Design

Central Focus / Big Idea:
Guiding Question(s) / Objective(s):

Assessment:
Informal- Notes, story sharing
Formal- African folklore guide
Recall- Students will test on the ESE Asia Unit
MN Content Standard(s):.
4Describethelocationsofhumanpopulationsandthecultural
characteristicsofSouthwestAsiaandNorthAfrica.

Presentation/Syntax
Elements

Minutes

Detailed Description

Consider: Work to prepare

students and access prior

10

Start by telling the story of the broken wheel

knowledge and experiences

Construct: Work to allow
students to build new
knowledge and skills

Confirm: Work to allow

students to contrast new
knowledge with prior
and close the lesson

Ask students to share similar stories.

10

African Folklore notes

10
10

Read through the first example together/fill out the guide.

Have students read stories 2 and 3 with a partner and follow the same
format.

(rest
of
time)

Differentiation
Planned Support /Extension/ Differentiation for Specific Students:
Print new slides for Jaden and Emerson

Reflection

Windi Turner

Resource Management 2009-2010