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The lesson introduces students to a new unit on Native Americans. Students will work collaboratively outdoors to identify natural resources and their uses, activating their prior knowledge. Back inside, students will complete KWL charts to share what they already know and want to know about Native Americans. The teacher will provide context about Christopher Columbus and reservations, addressing misconceptions. Student learning will be assessed through worksheets completed during the outdoor activity and KWL charts.

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The lesson introduces students to a new unit on Native Americans. Students will work collaboratively outdoors to identify natural resources and their uses, activating their prior knowledge. Back inside, students will complete KWL charts to share what they already know and want to know about Native Americans. The teacher will provide context about Christopher Columbus and reservations, addressing misconceptions. Student learning will be assessed through worksheets completed during the outdoor activity and KWL charts.

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ED 345 Calvin College Lesson Planning Form

Teacher:
Ms. DeVries Date: October 6, 2015
Subject/ Topic/ Theme: Social
Studies/Introduction to Native Americans-Living off the Land/Native Americans
I. Objectives
What is the main focus of this lesson?
To introduce students to our new unit which will be Native Americans.
How does this lesson tie in to a unit plan? (If applicable.)
This lesson will introduce the new unit to the students. It will allow them to share things they want to learn
about Native Americans, as well as share what they already know.
What are your objectives for this lesson? (As many as needed.) Indicate connections to applicable national
or state standards. If an objective applies to only certain students write the name(s) of the student(s) to
whom it applies.
The student will.
work collaboratively in small groups to find natural resources and determine a use for them.
share previous knowledge about Native Americans
share what they would like to know about Native Americans
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.D
Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with
diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

II. Before you start


Prerequisite knowledge and
skills.
Assessment
(formative and summative)

- Students should know what natural resources are.


- Students should have basic writing skills, and are able to write in full
sentences.
Outdoor activity worksheet (formative)
KWL worksheets (pre-assessment)

Universal Design for Learning Networks/Domains (see UDL Guidelines)


RECOGNITION
Multiple Means of Representation

STRATEGIC
Multiple Means of Expression
(Action)
Options for Perception
Options for action/interaction
KWL worksheet
Outdoor activity
Native American packet
KWL worksheet and chart
Outdoor activity
Whole class/small group
Images on ELMO
discussion
Options for Language/Symbols
Options for Expression
Whole class/small group discussion Outdoor activity
KWL worksheet
KWL worksheet
Outdoor activity
- Discussion
Options for Comprehension
Outdoor activity
Discussion
Images on ELMO
Activate prior knowledge about
Christopher Columbus and Native
Americans

Options for Executive Function


KWL worksheet and chart
Sharing answers

AFFECTIVE
Multiple Means of Engagement
Options for recruiting interest
Outdoor activity
KWL worksheet
Images on ELMO
Options for Sustaining Effort &
Persistence
KWL worksheet and chart
Various discussions (large
and small group)
Options for Self Regulation
- KWL worksheet

a large area outside (playground, field)


KWL worksheets (one for each student, one for teacher)
ELMO
Materials-what materials
laptop (containing images-hooked up to ELMO)
(books, handouts, etc) do you images of Christopher Columbus, World map, Native Americans
need for this lesson and do
today
you have them?
pencils (one for each student)
KWL poster (to be filled in later)
Sharpie (for teacher)
Clipboard
N/A
Do you need to set up your
classroom in any special way
for this lesson? If so, describe
it.

III. The Plan


Time
Parts
10 min Motivation
(Opening/
Introduction/
Engagement)

25 min Development

The description of (script for) the lesson, wherein you describe teacher activities and student
activities
We are starting our new unit on Native Americans today! Is anyone here a Native
American or know a Native American?
Students raise hands to show if they are/know one
Before I tell you anything about Native Americans, we need to do an activity outside.
Explain expectations of student for going outside
- You will be split into small groups, with your small group, you will fill out a worksheet
which I will explain once we are out there
- When you hear three whistles, come back by me
Pass out Native American packets
Instruct students to turn to page 1
When I tell you to, I need each group to spread around the playground(field) and using
the natural resources you see around you, fill out this worksheet. You will need to decide
where to find shelter, clothes, something to drink, something to eat, and how to keep
yourselves safe. Remember you can only use natural resources (not the school building or the
playground).
After I tell you what group you are in, you may grab a pencil, a clipboard, and your
packet. Then line up with your group.
- Guide the students outside of the school building to the playground (or whatever is available
to you)

Once outside, split the students up into groups of four or five


Allow the students 10 minutes to complete their worksheets.
Head back in the classroom
Gather students back together and have each group share what they found and how
they could use it
One thing that all Native American are known for is their ability to use natural
resources for everyday use! Even when it came to animals, they would use every last bit of iteven the parts they wouldnt eat!
Pass out KWL worksheets
I would like each of you to write down things you already know about Native
Americans in this column, and things you would like to know (or questions you have) about
Native Americans in this column. Leave the final column blank- we will fill that in later!
Allow students 5 minutes to write down some ideas
Have students flip the sheet upside down on their desks
Turn on ELMO
How many of you have ever heard Native Americans be called Indians? Does anyone
know why this is?
- Because when Christopher Columbus (show image of CC) came over to the United
States, he thought he was in India! (show map images)
When Christopher Columbus and other Europeans came over here and they met
Native Americans, there are two things that happened: either we lived with the Native
Americans in peace, OR we fought them and took their land. Sadly, we usually fought and
took their land. When this happened, the Native Americans would have to move to a
different, not-so-nice area called reservations. (show image of reservation)
When you think of Native Americans, what do you imagine?
- Show some old pictures of Native Americans.
Show images of Native Americans from today as well- theyre still around!
10 min
Ask students to share some things they already know, and some things they would like
to know.
Write some ideas down on your own KWL chart on the ELMO
Did you learn anything new today?
Closure
- Christopher Columbus thought he was in India and thats why many people call them
indians, Native American reservations
Have students hand in their worksheets
If there is remaining time, allow students to color the cover of their Native American
packets
Your reflection on the lesson including ideas for improvement for next time:
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