Betty McCoy, Classroom Teacher, Hickory Grove Elementary School, Charlotte, NC August 2008
SIOP Lesson Plan
Topic: Science: The needs of Plants. OBJ: 1.01 / Class: Science / Date:08-13-08
Content Objectives: (Stated in Student Friendly Language):
SWBAT identify the needs of plants. / Language Objectives: (Stated in Student Friendly Language): SWBAT orally identify and write the needs of plants. Students will discuss the stages of plant growth.
Key Vocabulary:
Sun
Stem
Water
Soil
Plants
Roots
Stem
Leaves
Seeds / Materials (including Supplementary and Adapted): seeds, Big Book “Pumpkin Seed” Ziploc bags, paper towels, water, tape, virtual plant growth tour, observation book, pencil, crayons or color pencils
Essential Question: What does a plant need to grow? / Homework: Take home observation book to orally discuss with parents the purpose of the book and what was covered during this lesson.
SIOP Features/Reflection
Preparation Scaffolding Grouping Options
_X__ Adaptation of Content _X__ modeling __X_ Whole Class
_X__ Links to Background _X__ Guided practice ___ Small Groups
_X__ Links to Past Learning _X__ Independent Practice __X_ Partners
_X__ Strategies Incorporated _X__ Comprehensible Input __X_ Independent
Integration of Processes Application Assessment
_X__ Reading __X_ Hands-on _X__ Individual
_X__ writing __X- Meaningful ___ Group
_X__ speaking __X_ Linked to objectives _X__ Written
_X__ listening __X_ Promotes engagement _X__ Oral
Lesson Sequence
Warm up: Teacher will read aloud the Big Book “Pumpkin Seed” Teacher will ask intriguing questions in regards to previous experiences.
Anticipatory Set:
(Building Background)
Students and teacher will take a nature walk and identify orally plants. Students and teacher will be making a list of things observed and predict what is necessary to make a plant grow. (Introduce vocabulary? Make labels?)
Lesson Focus:
(Teacher Modeling) Teacher will show a virtual tour of a plant growth. Teacher will ask probing questions about what they think their plant will do.
Guided Practice:
(Constantly checking for understanding)Teacher models how to plant a seed in a Ziploc bag. First, teacher wets a paper towel and places towel in the bag, then teacher will place seeds in bag and seal bag. Then bag is taped on classroom window. Students plant their seeds. Teacher demonstrates how to write entry in journal for first day of observation. (Review vocabulary? Students place vocabulary cards on a diagram or picture and discuss as they go??? Phone a friend or thumbs up thumbs down?)
Independent Practice:
(Meaningful activities, interaction, strategies, practice) Students will share what they have experienced during lesson using the Think-Pair-Share strategy. Then each student will write in their journals their experiences. (They may rely on peer for guidance.)
Review/Assessment: Review orally needs of plants; teacher will check journals for understanding