Lesson+Plan

Lesson Plan

Evaluation: The students will be evaluted during their presentations, using a rubric.

Engagment: Students will engage during the field trip and the extension activities. They will gather they information they need to complete their powerpoint presentation to present the information they learned through the field trip and all the activities that go along with it. Students will also engage with their peers as they work in groups to complete the assignments and final presentation.

Exploration: Students will explore the prairie. They will explore the scientific, mathematical, and social aspects of the past and present prairie. Students will also find lliterature that relates to the prairie and prairie life. Students will use all of their senses and several different subject areas to learn more about the prairie, the people who lived there in the past, and many more specific aspects of the prairie ecosystem.

Explanation: The students will present and explain their artifacts in a presentation to the class. Each studnet in the group must present one at least one thing.

Elaboration: During their work time and presentation time, the teacher will ask the students questions about their findings. In order for the teacher to make sure the students are making connections, the teacher must guide them. The teaher will ask questions like: Where did you get this information?, How does doing this project change your view of the prairie?, and What are the most interesting facts you've found? These questions could also be answered in the students journal.