Casey Roche

IDEC Lesson Plan Format

1. Lesson Name/Title: Forsythia Making
2. SOLs/Foundation
Blocks
K.1 Science basic
characteristics are
identified by direct
observation
K.7 Art explore textures
in works of art

K.7 Civics take turns

and successfully
participate in group setting
K.2 Oral Language use
words to describe/name
size, color, and shape

3. Objective(s)

4. Assessment of Objective(s)

TSWBAT orally
express the
characteristics that
they see
TSWBAT differentiate
the texture of the
tissue paper as threedimensional
TSWBAT take turns
with peers

This objective is assessed informally

through anecdotal records kept by the
teacher.

TSWBAT orally
express the properties
of their artwork

This objective is assessed informally

through the student sharing their work.

This objective is assessed informally

through anecdotal records kept by the
teacher.
This objective is assessed informally
through the use of a checklist.

5. Materials
Forsythia plant
White construction paper
Markers
Glue
Yellow tissue paper
Scissors
6. Optimal Students/Seating Arrangement for the Lesson
This activity will take place during learning centers. The students will be in groups of four and
together they will rotate between four centers. They will have approximately 15 minutes at each
center. This specific activity will take place at the small group table in the back of the classroom.
7. Lesson Sequence

Introduction: I will place the Forsythia plant on the middle of the table in a vase for the
students to freely explore. During this time, I will pass out all materials. (2 minutes)

What will you do/say

I have brought in a real plant today called
Forsythia. Say that with me, Forsythia. I
want you to explore it and use the materials
to create your own Forsythia. You can cut
the tissue paper or rip it, I find that its easier
to rip, but its up to you. (2 minutes)

What the student(s) do/say

Students will explore the Forsythia and make
direct observations. Students will listen as I
tell them about the Forsythia and ask them
to pronounce it with me.

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Procedures: Students will create their own pictures using the tissue paper, glue, and
markers. (10 minutes)
What will you do/say
What the student(s) do/say
Go ahead and begin creating your picture
Students will complete the activity. They may
based on what you see on the real
ask questions about the Forsythia like where
Forsythia. Be sure your name is on your
did it come from and how did it get so big.
paper so I can see it. I will answer any
questions the students may have, but I will
primarily let them do their own free
exploration of the Forsythia. (10 minutes)

Closure: To end the lesson, I will ask each student to share the picture they made and
we will observe the differences in pictures. I will ask each student to put their picture on
the drying rack and clean up any extra materials.

What will you do/say

Now that everyone has finished, we will
share our pictures. Since everyone has
finished sharing, please put your paper in the
drying rack and clean your workspace. (3
minutes)

What the student(s) do/say

The students will share their pictures, take
them to the drying rack, and clean up their
workspace.

8. Modifications for children at different learning levels

For the student with fine motor issues, I will provide adapted scissors to use to cut the tissue
paper. Since this activity is more for free exploration and there is not a right or wrong way, I do
not feel that I need to provide further accommodations.
9. Reflections
The students really seemed to enjoy this activity. Each of their pictures turned out extremely
detailed and realistic. The students seemed proud of their work, so we hung the pictures in the
hallway for all the other classes to see.