UH COE Lesson Plan Template (Direct Instruction)

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Name of Teacher Candidate Kacey Garcia

Lesson Overview
Grade Level 8th grade
Estimated Time Needed This will take 45 minutes
Students will draw pictures to help solve real world Pythagorean theorem
Lesson Description
problems.
8.6 (C) Use models and diagrams to explain Pythagorean theorem
Content Area Standards
8.7 (C) Use the Pythagorean theorem and its converse to solve problems
Technology Standards N/A
We will solve for missing measurements in real world problems by drawing
Objectives
a picture and using Pythagorean theorem to solve.

Resources/Materials/Tools
The terms/vocabulary we will be reviewing is Pythagorean theorem,
Terms/Vocabulary
hypotenuse, legs, and right triangles, squared, and square root.
Technology Resources I will use the hover camera, promethean board, and lightspeed microphone.
The other resources we will use are our interactive notebook, calculator,
Other Resources
Pythagorean Theorem real world worksheet, and a practice sheet.

Lesson Procedures
A step-by-step description of the
scope and sequence of lesson
activities, with estimated time on
task noted in parentheses for each
step. In other words, completely
describe the flow of the lesson-the Describe how each stage of Cite specifically what
content to be presented, and the the lesson will be managed, resources for this activity
strategies to be used. Include including role of teacher and will be used, and describe
This template is built on the actual words you will use and learners (who is doing what in detail how they will be
traditional “Madeline Hunter” questions you will ask students. at each point), location (e.g., used.
lesson structure. Consider items such as: parts of classroom, computer lab, Note who will be using the
the lesson that might be difficult, outside), and any special tool and in what ways. Note
and how you will know whether considerations, such as for any safety considerations
you can go on; how to ensure that differentiated instruction. needed.
students completely understand
directions before releasing them to
work independently; and what
students will do if they finish their
work early.
We have been learning
I will be at the front of
about Pythagorean theorem
the class or walking
for a few weeks now. Today
around as I say this. The resources I will
we are going to discover
Focus/Anticipatory Set The purpose of this is be using will be the
how we can use the
(motivational hook) to get the students board and hover
Pythagorean theorem in our
thinking about using camera.
everyday lives. More
Pythagorean theorem
importantly we will explore
outside of the
these situations and draw a
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picture to help us see how classroom, in the real
we will use this theorem. world.
I will give students 5 minutes
to try to match the correct
model with the real world
problem. This will be a pre- The resources the
I will be in the front of
assessment to see what students will have is a
the classroom, the
Content-input students know.I will begin to calculator, note
powerzone, and
(Could include content teach by going over the sheet, a set of cards,
walking around.The
outline, presentation, correct models and why its and a pencil. I will
students will be
questioning, modeling, the correct model for each have the same
following along and
examples) problem. I will give an resources. I will also
sharing their
explanation on why these utilize the board and
observations.
models are correct and why hover camera.
they have to be set up the
exact way the problem has
it.
I will have students draw the
correct model in their notes.I
will have the students pick a
few problems to solve. This
will help me assess if
I will be walking around
students know how to solve
and taking note of who The students will
Guided Practice using real world examples.
has mastered how to have a note sheet,
(identify students who failed Students will complete a
draw pictures for a real progress check,
to master lesson objectives.) progress check to show they
world problem and calculator, and pencil.
understand how set up a
solve correctly or not.
proper picture that
represents the problem.This
is how I will see what
students know.

After the formative

assessment students who
The students will
display 90 percentiles, have
I will be walking around have an independent
shown mastery and
Independent Practice the classroom to worksheet practice. I
understanding. These
(reteaching and enrichment) monitor students will have one on sight
students will work on an
further progress. if I have to reference
independent practice that
something.
will help them further their
understanding.
Today we learned how to
draw the correct model to
real world problems using
I will be at the front of
pythagorean theorem to
Closure the class speaking to No resources.
solve. It is important that
the students.
your model matches the set
up the problem gives
because it will help us solve
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for the missing side.

Plans for Differentiated Instruction/Accomodations

Students with reading assistance will have anything read aloud to them that
they request. Students who require colored overlays will be provided the
Special Education
overlays for each part of the lesson. All students will have access to
Students
supplemental material such as anchor charts. First and sixth period will have in
class support.
None of my students are beginning level or low intermediate ELLs, so little
English Language
accommodations are needed. All students will be provided with access to a word
Learners
wall.
I currently have no gifted and talented students, but if I did, I would extend the
lesson by providing them with more real world problems and asking them to
Gifted and Talented
create a model that represents the problem in order to solve. I would have
students come up with their own real world example.
Other:

Potential Challenges/Plan B
If students are struggling to understand the lesson, we can work through more guided practice together before
they begin work on the independent practice. If the technology is not working I will use the white boards to teach
the lesson.

Assessment
Students will be assessed throughout the lesson. Students will be assessed on how to solve real world
problems by drawing a picture and using Pythagorean theorem to solve. .

Notes and Credits

It should be noted that CFISD has provided this lesson. There are some revisions that have been made to
better suit the needs of the students.