Introduction
In this WebQuest, you will find all of the necessary information to build a creative and interactive lesson on the standard being addressed in your mentor teachers' class or a standard that interests you. You may work alone or with 1 partner.
- Create a lesson using the provided lesson plan template.
- Collect and create materials to teach the lesson to a class of 30.
- Include various strategies and media formats to present the lesson.
- Include an assessment at the end of your lesson.
Task
Create a lesson plan for a 60 min class on the subject that your mentor teacher is teaching or a subject of your interest. Complete the lesson plan template and prepare to teach it to the class.
- Create a lesson using the provided lesson plan template.
- Collect and create materials to teach the lesson to a class of 30.
- Include various strategies and media formats to present the lesson.
- Include an assessment at the end of your lesson.
Process
Use the following resources and any that you find on your own to design an engaging lesson that should last at least 60 min. Work alone or with 1 partner.
Find your standard
https://www.georgiastandards.org/Standards/Pages/BrowseStandards/BrowseGPS.aspx
Select and customize an interesting hook/opening for your lesson (anticipatory set)
https://heart2heartteaching.com/5-simple-anticipatory-sets-that-make-a-big-difference/
https://www.thoughtco.com/lesson-plan-step-2-anticipatory-sets-2081850
Construct a creative activity to help the students to learn the standard.
https://sharemylesson.com/grades/high-school
https://www.education.com/activity/high-school/
https://www.education.com/activity/middle-school/
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lessons-and-ideas/
Closings/Assessment
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/22-powerful-closure-activities-todd-finley
http://mcps.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_92164/File/General%201/Lesson%20Closure%20Activities.pdf
https://www.teachingchannel.org/video/tips-on-closing-a-lesson
Evaluation
Submit your completed lesson plan on edmodo and be prepared to teach the lesson on an assigned day.
https://uei.uchicago.edu/learn/LessonPlan_Rubric_CGW.pdf
Conclusion
This lesson should be engaging and provide multiple forms of media and strategies to engage students and facilitate the learning of the selected standard. You must also provide an assessment at the end of the lesson.
Credits
Google for all links.
Georgia Performance Standards
Teacher Page
Vernitria V. Rice, Ph.D
Examining the Teaching Profession
Southwest DeKalb High School