USF Elementary Education Lesson Plan Template (S 2014) Name: _Gabrielle

Schwarz___________________________________
Grade Level Being Taught: Subject/Content: Science Group Date of Lesson: March 3rd
4th Size:
Whole

Lesson Content
What Standards (national
or state) relate to this
lesson? "SC. 4.L. 16.1: Identify processes of sexual reproduction in flowering plants, including
(You should include ALL pollination, fertilization (seed production), seed dispersal, and germination" (National
applicable standards. Rarely Geographic Science: Florida Teacher's Edition LIFE).
do teachers use just one:
theyd never get through
them all.)

Essential Understanding
(What is the big idea or
essential question that you How do flowering plants reproduce?
want students to come away
with? In other words, what,
aside from the standard and
our objective, will students
understand when they finish
this lesson?)

Objectives- What are you

teaching?
(Student-centered: What will
students know and be able to SWBAT know the key vocabulary words that go along with the parts of the flower and
do after this lesson? Include understand the flowers reproductive system.
the ABCDs of objectives:
action, behavior, condition,
and degree of mastery, i.e.,
"C: Given a sentence written
in the past or present tense,
A: the student B: will be able
USF Elementary Education Lesson Plan Template (S 2014) Name: _Gabrielle
Schwarz___________________________________
Grade Level Being Taught: Subject/Content: Science Group Date of Lesson: March 3rd
4th Size:
Whole

to re-write the sentence in

future tense D: with no errors
in tense or tense contradiction
(i.e., I will see her
yesterday.)."
Note: Degree of mastery does
not need to be a percentage.)

Rationale
Address the following This is part of the curriculum and aligns with the standard above. It is also important for
questions: students to be aware of their surroundings and the way nature works, as to create a
Why are you teaching this greater appreciation for nature, which in turn creates more conscience members of
objective? society. This lesson is the beginning of the life science unit. I am teaching it this way as to
Where does this lesson fit allow my students to be independent learners who guide their own learning.
within a larger plan?
Why are you teaching it
this way?
Why is it important for
students to learn this
concept?

Evaluation Plan- How will Formative: Discussion

you know students have Summative: Vocabulary match and foldable.
mastered your objectives?

Address the following:

What formative evidence
will you use to document
student learning during
this lesson?
What summative evidence
will you collect, either
during this lesson or in
USF Elementary Education Lesson Plan Template (S 2014) Name: _Gabrielle
Schwarz___________________________________
Grade Level Being Taught: Subject/Content: Science Group Date of Lesson: March 3rd
4th Size:
Whole

upcoming lessons?

What Content Knowledge There needs to be content knowledge on the basics of plants (Ex. Knowledge of stem,
is necessary for a teacher leaves, flowers), and the basic understanding of what a plant needs to survive.
to teach this material?

What background Students must have general knowledge on plants and understanding that they are living
knowledge is necessary for and need certain things (water, air, sunlight to survive).
a student to successfully
meet these objectives? I will ensure this prior knowledge through discussion and prior testing. The majority of my
learners are gifted in this block, they enjoy science and love to have rich discussion. I
How will you ensure believe my students are ready for this content.
students have this
previous knowledge?
Who are your learners?
What do you know about
them?
What do you know about
their readiness for this
content?

What misconceptions Students may confuse the different parts of the flower and vocabulary.
might students have about
this content?
USF Elementary Education Lesson Plan Template (S 2014) Name: _Gabrielle
Schwarz___________________________________
Grade Level Being Taught: Subject/Content: Science Group Date of Lesson: March 3rd
4th Size:
Whole

Lesson Implementation
Teaching Methods Direct instruction (minimal), small groups, and cooperative learning.
(What teaching method(s) will
you use during this lesson?
Examples include guided
release, 5 Es, direct
instruction, lecture,
demonstration, partner word,
etc.)

Step-by-Step Plan Time Who is Each content area may require a different step-by-step format. Use
(What exactly do you plan to responsibl whichever plan is appropriate for the content taught in this lesson.
do in teaching this lesson? Be e (Teacher For example, in science, you would detail the 5 Es here
thorough. Act as if you needed or (Engage/Encountering the Idea; Exploring the Idea;
a substitute to carry out the Students)? Explanation/Organizing the Idea; Extend/Applying the Idea;
lesson for you.) 5 min Evaluation).
Students
Where applicable, be sure to 5 min Table talk: How do you think flowers reproduce? Whole Group share
address the following: Students out then
USF Elementary Education Lesson Plan Template (S 2014) Name: _Gabrielle
Schwarz___________________________________
Grade Level Being Taught: Subject/Content: Science Group Date of Lesson: March 3rd
4th Size:
Whole

What Higher Order 5 min

Thinking (H.O.T.) questions Students Study Jam video
will you ask? 10mi
How will materials be n Students Discussion on that video; what are the big ideas from the video?
distributed?
Who will work together in 30 Students Vocab match for students
groups and how will you min
determine the grouping? Foldable and Independent research
How will students
transition between
activities?
What will you as the
teacher do?
What will the students do?
What student data will be
collected during each
phase?
What are other adults in
the room doing? How are
they supporting students
learning?
What model of co-teaching
are you using?
What will you do if a student struggles with the content?
I will provide more teacher support and help break down the text and
resources for that student, while also assigning a peer buddy.

What will you do if a student masters the content quickly?

I will allow that student to do additional research and become a peer leader
and help students who may be struggling.
USF Elementary Education Lesson Plan Template (S 2014) Name: _Gabrielle
Schwarz___________________________________
Grade Level Being Taught: Subject/Content: Science Group Date of Lesson: March 3rd
4th Size:
Whole

Meeting your students If applicable, how does this lesson connect to the interests and cultural
needs as people and as backgrounds of your students?
learners Students have a natural curiosity and interest for the world around them, this
lesson highlights on that.

If applicable, how does this lesson connect to/reflect the local community?
Students are in a community surrounded by nature, this lesson connects with
that, allowing students to become more aware of their surroundings.

How will you differentiate instruction for students who need additional
challenge during this lesson (enrichment)?
I will allow students to choose their own flowers and look up specifically that
flowers reproduction process, and how it resembles the general process we
went over.

How will you differentiate instruction for students who need additional
language support?
I would provide more visuals, clear, more concise directions, and a student
buddy.

Accommodations (If Student O needs constant reminders to stay on task.

needed)
(What students need specific
accommodation? List
individual students (initials),
and then explain the
accommodation(s) you will
implement for these unique
USF Elementary Education Lesson Plan Template (S 2014) Name: _Gabrielle
Schwarz___________________________________
Grade Level Being Taught: Subject/Content: Science Group Date of Lesson: March 3rd
4th Size:
Whole

learners.)

Materials I will be using the projector, the board, pencils/markers/colored pencils.

(What materials will you use?
Why did you choose these
materials? Include any
resources you used. This can
also include people!)