Fontbonne Lesson Plan
Name ______Macie_Scherrer___________ Date________________________
Cooperating Teacher/Mentor__________________ School __________________________________
Grade Level __________3rd___________ Supervisor_______________________________
Lesson Topic/Title
Stages of matter
Standards/Quality Indicators/Skills
(Missouri and national standards, quality indicators, and skills addressed by this lesson )
www.missourilearningstandards.com
PS1.A.1 Predict and investigate that water can change from a liquid to a solid(freeze), and back
again(melt), or from a liquid to a gas (evaporation),and back again(condensation) as the result of
temperature changes
Learning Outcomes/Goals
(The lesson’s objectives and learning outcomes appropriate for meeting curricular and student need)
Include the GOAL of the lesson and learner outcomes in correct four-part format.
GOAL:
Students will be able to identify the three stages of matter with 100% accuracy
Students will be able to sort different items into the right stage of matter
LEARNER OUTCOME(S):
After Sorting items students will have an understanding of what items have what type of matter
After conducting an experiment students will be able to Grasp the concept of the three stages of
matter
Differentiation
To help meet the needs of all learners, learning differences, cultural and language differences, etc., ask questions such as:
What will I differentiate: content, process, product, environment & affect?
How will I differentiate: for readiness, interest, learning profile, affect/learning environment, combination?
- Targeted different senses
- Journal ideas
Adapted from DESE model Page 1 of 3 Fontbonne University 07/17/18
Accommodations or Modifications
Address as required per individual student Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Accommodations = changes the way students ACCESS the material (e.g., extended time, interpreter, distraction-free environment)
Modifications = alters the performance standard (e.g., lower reading level, reduced number of test questions or responses)
- Dairy free ice cream
- Several types of soda
- Partnering up if needed
Assessment – Progress Monitoring
(Assessment(s) before, during, and after the lesson) Align assessments with outcomes and procedures. Utilize a variety of assessment tools. Indicate
Depth of Knowledge (DOK) for each assessment.
- Experiment
Lesson Structure and Procedures
(Sequence of events of the lesson elements - The before, during, and after the lesson, e.g., Prior Knowledge, Engagement/Opening, Procedures,
Guided Practice, Closure)
Before
- I will have students think about what matter is, what is matter? What are the three main
types of matter? We will hold a group discussion on these questions
- I will go over the three main types of matter
o Solids, liquids, gas
- Next we will do a sorting activity as a class
o We will go over what items are what and why they are classified as that type of
matter
- After that we will move onto our experiment
o I will prompt the students by asking them questions such as What state of matter is
the cup in? What state of matter is the soda in?
o I will have students create a hypothesis of what they think is going to happen when
the ice cream hits/mixes with the soda.
o Students will gather their materials and head back to their desk
o I will propt students to fill their cup with soda as I am passing the ice cream out
o I will ask students to open their ice cream and mix it with the soda and tell them to
watch and take note what happens.
After
- Once we finish our experiment and students are enjoying their floats, we will hold a group
discussion
o I will explain how the ice cream coated the co2 in the soda to create a contained gas.
Research-Based Instructional Approach/Strategies
Teacher approach to helping students achieve the learning objectives and meet their needs.
- Cooperative learning
Adapted from DESE model Page 2 of 3 Fontbonne University 07/17/18
- Positive reinforcement/ communication
- Ques and questions
- Direct instruction
Learning Activities
Opportunities provided for students to develop knowledge and critical thinking skills toward the learning objectives.
- Group discussion
- Worksheet
- Sorting activity
- experiment
Resources and Materials
List of materials used in the planning of and during the instruction of the lesson
Instructional and/or assistive technology incorporated into the lesson to enhance instruction and student learning
- Ice cream
- Soda
- Cups
- Straws
- Spoons
- Paper
- presentation
Classroom Management
Strategies consistent with the outcomes of the lesson that also meet student behavior needs and help keep students on task and actively engaged
- Model behavior
- Build excitement
- Create group rules
Follow-up to Today’s Lesson
Quick activity for review or building on today’s learning that will deepen student understanding and interconnect concepts (maybe incorporated tomorrow or throughout
the unit)
Group disscusion
Adapted from DESE model Page 3 of 3 Fontbonne University 07/17/18
