Title of Unit: 3rd Grade Geography Title of Lesson: Learning the names of the state capitals Submitted By:

Jamie Holst

A. Summary of the Lesson Plan: This lesson will focus on the students playing a Jeopardy type of game with information on different topics for different states in the United States. The students memory and understanding will be tested. B. Target Population: Grade Level: 3 Skill Level: on level Grouping: Whole group for procedure steps 1-3. Small group table practice completing the Jeopardy game for step 5-6. C. Materials: projector jeopardy game on PowerPoint D. Objectives: o NV State Social Studies Standards o G5.3.5 Construct a simple map including a title, symbols, and directions from a birds eye view. G6.3.4 List ways people view their own communities, i.e., a ranching community, a tourist destination. G5.3.2 Differentiate between a city and a state using appropriate examples.

Student-Friendly Standards I can answer questions on different topics on different states in the Unites States.

E. Procedure: 1. The teacher will review basic information about each state-terrain, landmarks, and cities/capitals. 2. Explain the Jeopardy game and that the groups (table groups about 4 per table) will be awarded points for each correct answered. 3. The teacher will go over one of the questions: In which state is Carson City the capital? and the answer: Nevada. 4. The teacher will pick a number 1-10 and have each table group guess a number. The table that guesses the number closest to the teacher number will go first and then, turns will go in a clockwise rotation. 5. Students will work with their groups to answer the questions for the Jeopardy game. 6. The group with the most points at the end of the game wins.
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Title of Unit: 3rd Grade Geography Title of Lesson: Learning the names of the state capitals Submitted By: Jamie Holst

7. CLOSURE: Students will turn to their shoulder partner and tell them one thing they were unsure about that was covered during the game. F. Assessment: What will you use to measure student understanding? 1. The whole Jeopardy game will be used to measure understanding. Explain how you will know students understand the concepts from the lesson. Jeopardy is a way for students to review information and prepare for their presentations that will take place the next day. The teacher will be walking around to make sure students understand the question being asked and checking for student involvement when the groups are talking about possible answers.

Nevada State College

EDEL 453 - Spring 2013

Karen Powell- Instructor

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