January 26 – 30, 2009 SUBJECT
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
ESLRS
C – Critical Thinking
R – Responsible Citizens
E – Effective Communicators
S – Self-Directed Lifelong Learners QUESTIONS
1) Did the students enjoy the activities?
2) Were the any problems encountered?
3) Did the Master Teacher give feedback after every lesson taught?
4) What suggestions/comments were made?
Students will UNDERSTAND:
Language Arts
- alphabet and sound recognition
- beginning and ending sound
Math
- how to tell time
Science
- the sun’s heat
- that dark items absorb heat and light items reflect it
Social Studies
- about recycling
- kinds of materials being recycled
(aluminum, plastic, and paper)
- using materials instead of disposing them (milk cartons, egg carton, berry baskets, cereal boxes) Students will know:
KNOWLEDGE
Language Arts
- recognize and recite alphabet with sounds
- recognize and recite beginning and ending sound
Math
- recognize and recite time of day
Science
- discuss why the dark items are warmer than the light items
Social Studies
- discuss the importance of recycling
- what kind of materials are being recycled Students will be able: SKILL
Language Arts
- write and recite alphabet with sounds
- tell beginning and ending sounds
Math
- determine and tell time
Science
- experiment dark items absorb heat and light items reflect it
- feel and distinguish the items
Social Studies
- recognize and determine kinds of materials being recycled STANDARDS/BENCHMARKS:
Language Arts
K.2.1 – use pictures to describe experiences, stories, people, places, and things
K.3.5 – use appropriate voice/volume for speaking situation
K.3.6 – understand and follow directions
K.5.1 – understand and manipulate sounds and rhythms of spoken language
Math
K.1.1 – count, read, and write whole numbers
K.2.1 – sort and classify objects using one attribute (color, size, shape)
K.2.2 – extend a pattern using objects, sound, or movement (red-blue-red)
K.3.2 – understand concepts of time
Social Studies
C.K.1.1 – understands the concept of fairness
H.K.14.1 – knows is or her own name, gender, age, and place in family
Science
K.1.2 – know and use the five senses to make observations about objects and events
K.1.3 – use pictures to communicate observations
K.2.1 – know examples of technology in the school, home, and community
K.4.1 – know that weather conditions
K.4.2 – know that the seasons occur in a predictable cycle
Monday
January 26, 2009 Tuesday
January 27, 2009 Wednesday
January 28, 2009 Thursday
January 29, 2009 Friday
January 30, 2009
Teacher will place items (white and black t-shirt, gloves, cooking utensils and bowls) in the sun for at least 30 mins – day must be warm sunny day
Teacher will discuss with students about the “sun”
Teacher will bring items from under the sun and touch the items then have students feel them
(be cautious with metal)
Teacher and students will
Discuss why the dark ones are warmer than the lighter ones
Teacher will explain that dark items absorb the heat and light items reflect it (heat)
Teacher will explain to students why white shirts are more comfortable on a sunny warm day than dark shirts
ACTIVITY:
Rainbow – Number Colors
Students will color their rainbow following the number pattern
Note: Teacher will work with a small group during learning center
What is the best way to tell what time it is? A clock
Teacher will discuss with students about telling time
Teacher will show kinds of clock used to tell time
Teacher will show and explain the parts of a clock
Teacher will move the big and little hand – “What time is it?”
Teacher will demonstrate
Teacher will do some more samples with students
ACTIVITY
Students will cut and paste their own clock
Teacher will demonstrate and provide sample
Teacher will provide students with materials
ACTIVITY:
Alphabet – Students will work on Alphabet of the Week
KYB (Know Your Body)
Teacher will teach students about healthy body
Note: Teacher will work with a small group during activity Teacher will discuss with students about recycling
“What kinds of materials are used for recycling?”
Teacher will provide samples of materials
Teacher will explain the importance of recycling materials
Teacher will explain how paper, aluminum, and plastic are made
“It is important to keep our community clean by recycling materials”
ACTIVITY
“I want to HELP the community by recycling _________ (cans, plastic, or paper)
Teacher will demonstrate
Teacher will provide materials (worksheet, pencils, and crayons)
Teacher will write sentence for students and students will trace (students will tell teacher what they want to recycle)
Science Project – Kinder students will present their project in front in class then taken to cafeteria for display
Note: Teacher will work with a small group during activity Teacher will provide each student with a “MY ALPHABET BOOK”
Students will write their name at the bottom of the book (Name: __________)
Students will begin working on the first alphabet (tracing letter and cutting out pictures that represent the sound of the letter then paste them in the book)
Teacher will demonstrate
ACTIVITY
Students will continue working on alphabet of the week activity
Note: Teacher will work with a small group during activity
Health Day Week (school activity) Students will be taken out by teachers to go around display stations presented by government agencies (demonstrations) or do physical activities
9:00am to 1:00pm
Note: AM and PM sessions combined
School Stage
7:30am – 9:00am
Peace Builder Ceremony
15 Minutes Workout
Students Return to Classroom
Students will report to carpet.
Morning Routine
Read Aloud
Students will be rewarded with a “MOVIE PASS” and/or “POPCORN” for best behavior
If not, then Teacher will read a book to students
ACTIVITY
Students will draw their favorite part of the story and then tell teacher what they want to write about their picture
Teacher will write sentence and student will trace
Or
Students will draw their favorite character from the movie and then tell the teacher what they want to write about their picture
(Teacher will write sentence and students will trace)
Note: Teacher will work with a small group during activity
Homework
Alphabet of the Week
Activity worksheets Homework
Practice with mom and dad on how to tell time Homework
Homework Homework
Daily Task
Students line up outside.
Teacher guide students into the classroom.
Take out shoes and place them on the rack as students enter classroom.
Take out “HOMEWORK” folder and place on teacher’s desk.
Place school bags on the counter.
Go to the “GREEN” carpet and sit down. On the Carpet
Teacher will take attendance.
Teacher will assign a student to bring attendance sheet to the office.
Students will sit in a circle.
Students and Teacher will sing Good Morning/Afternoon song.
Students will recite ESLRS and Peace Builder Pledge.
Students will sing Peace Builder song.
Discussion: What is ESLRS?
What is Peace Builder? What does it mean to be a Peace Builder? (give examples) Teacher Ask
How many days in a week? Students recite.
- what day is between Friday and Sunday?
- what day is after Monday?
- what day is before Thursday?
How many months in a year? Students recite.
What is today’s date? Students recite.
Teacher will assign a meteorologist (student will check the weather outside then returns back to the carpet) Students will ask: __________, what is the weather today? Meteorologist will respond: Today’s weather is _________ (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc)
What’s the weather class?
ASSESSMENT:
Portfolio/Participation/Checklist
Accommodations for ESL/ELL:
Teacher guidance and additional time to finish work.
Alphabets
A a B b C c D d E e F f G g H h I i J j K k L l M m N n O o P p
Q q R r S s T t U u V v W w X x Y y Z z
PAPER PLATE CLOCK
Subject: Math
Materials: Paper plate, cardboard, scissors, pencil, crayons or markers, fastener
Procedures: - On the paper plate, draw the numbers of the clock (It helps to show the students that a circle can be divided into halves and quarters by placing first the 12, then the 6, then 3 and then the 9. Fill in the rest of the numbers.
- Make arrows out of cardboard for the hour hand and the minute hand.
- Fasten the arrows on the plate.
- Talk about time and what happens at what time of day.
- Make a game by putting on index cards the following questions, one per card, and then take turns showing the answers on the clock.
Q&A:
a) What time does Dad get home from work?
b) What time is breakfast?
c) What time is dinner?
d) What time is bedtime?
paper, aluminum, and plastic are made
Teacher will show students some material samples being recycled
Teacher will encourage students to recycle
Theme: “IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY CLEAN BY RECYCLING MATERIALS”
Students will draw a picture of them cleaning the park, beach, or their home
Students will include in their drawing that they are recycling
Students will come up to the teacher and let the teacher know what are they doing in the picture then the teacher will write the sentence
Students will trace sentence
Q&A: What kind of materials are used for recycling?
What can we make out of this? (encourages creativity)
Do you know anyone in your family members (grandma and grandpa, aunt and uncle, cousins, or friends) that recycle materials?
Can you think of other materials that are being sold at the recycle centers?
TELLING TIME
Subject: Math
Materials: Pictures of different clocks, worksheet, paper plates, glue
Objective: SWBAT tell time
SWBAT learn the parts of a clock
SWBAT create their own clock
Activity: Teacher will discuss with students about telling time
Teacher will show kinds of clocks used to tell time (pictures)
Teacher will show and explain the parts of a clock
Teacher will practice with students how to tell time by moving the big and little hands
Students will create their own clock (teacher will demonstrate)
Q&A: What is the best way to tell what time it is?
Can you tell me what kind of clocks do you have at home?
Do your mom and dad wear a wrist watch?
What time is it now?
THE SUN
Subject: Science
Materials: Household items (t-shirts; black and white, metal and plastic cooking utensils, and bowls)
Objective: SWBAT understand heat
SWBAT discuss why the dark ones are warmer than the lighter ones
SWBAT understand that dark items absorb the heat and light items reflect it
SWBAT learn that white/lighter shirts are more comfortable on a sunny warm day than dark shirts
Activity: Teacher will place items in the sun (warm day) for about thirty minutes
Teacher will discuss with students about the sun
Teacher and students will feel the items (caution)
Teacher will explain that dark items absorb the heat and light items reflect it
Teacher will inform students that white/lighter shirts are more comfortable on a sunny warm day than dark shirts
Q&A: Can someone guess how hot the sun is?
Did you know that we are near the equator?
How hot do you think our island is?
Does your mom and dad watch the local weather news?
