UNT Lesson Plan Template

Pre-service Teacher: Grade(s): School/Mentor Teacher (if applicable):

Ashley Leitschuh 3rd University of North Texas

Subject area(s): Unit Topic/Theme: Lesson Title:

Math
Relevant TEKS:
(7) Geometry and
measurement. The student
applies mathematical process
standards to select appropriate
units, strategies, and tools to
solve problems involving
customary and metric
measurement. The student is
expected to:
(B) determine the perimeter
of a polygon or a missing
length when given perimeter
and remaining side lengths in
problems;
Perimeter Christmas Cootie Catchers
Relevant ELPS: Relevant TX CCRS:
(1) Cross-curricular
second language IV. Measurement Reasoning
acquisition/learning C. Measurement involving geometry and algebra
strategies 1. Find the perimeter and area of two-dimensional
(3) Cross-curricular figures
second language
acquisition/speaking.
The student is expected
to:
(E) share information
in cooperative learning
interactions

Lesson Objective(s)/Performance Outcomes

The students will be able to:

-Solve perimeter equations quickly and correctly
-brainstorm situations where knowing the perimeter would be important
-create 8 perimeter problems with answers

Assessment (Description/Criteria)
The students will be assessed based on whether they include: 8 perimeter problems/answers on their
cootie catcher.
Materials and Resources
-plain white copy paper
-Christmas objects pictures
-rulers
-math journals

Management of the Instructional Environment

Students will be seated in table groups based on their learning needs. The arrangement of students will
allow me to control misbehavior.
Technology Integration

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-ELMO and overhead for modeling

Diversity and Equity (Accommodations, Modifications, Adaptations)

Students with special needs will be given a blank pre-made cootie catcher and will only be responsible for
creating the perimeter problems on the inside.

Activities/Procedures

ENGAGE- The teacher will post up the anchor charts on the board and greet the class. Tell students
today we will be talking about perimeter. Take guesses as to what they think perimeter is. As a table
group, huddle up and come up with 3 real-life examples where perimeter may be important to know. (3
minutes) One table at a time, have the groups share the situations they thought of out loud to the class,
and explain why it would be important to know the perimeter in that situation.
EXPLORE- Using the anchor charts, explain what perimeter is. Do an example on the board of the
perimeter of a square (present) and a tree (Christmas tree). Show students how to calculate the perimeter
of the Christmas shapes.
EXPLAIN- Give all students a ruler and have them walk around the classroom and calculate the
perimeter of different things around the room. The students will record the objects and measurements in
their math journals.
ELABORATE- The students will be creating their own Christmas themed cootie catcher. Step by step,
go through and create the cootie catcher.

Step 1. If you start with a standard sheet of paper you will need to make it square by folding one
corner over to the edge and cutting off the extra flap.
Step 2. Unfold it and you have a square.
Step 3. Fold the other corners and crease again. Unfold so you are back to the square.
Step 4. Next, fold each corner point into the center of the paper. Use the creases as a guide to help
keep your folds straight.
Step 5. With all four corners folded it should look like this.
Step 6. Next, flip the whole thing over to the other side (for some reason a lot of people miss this
step!)
Step 7. And fold all four corners points into the center again.
Step 8. Lift up the flaps and write the fortunes under here.
Step 10. Paste the Christmas figures on each of the triangles.
Step 11. Flip it over and paste a Christmas figure on each outside flap.
Step 12. Crease it along the flap lines, then flip it back over and stick your two thumbs and two
forefingers into each of the four flap pockets. Slip your fingers all the way up to the corners and then
bring your fingers together. Your fingers should press the center creases so that all 4 flaps meet at a
point in the center.

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Students will come up with their own individual problems to put on the inside flaps. They will use these
cootie catchers as practice and to quiz other students in the class on the topic of perimeter.
EVALUATE- The students will be assessed based on the rubric which includes: completion of cootie
catcher, all 8 perimeter problems, and correct answers to each of the 8 problems. I will take up their
catchers and grade them after completion.

Reflections and Documentation/Evidence of Lesson Effectiveness

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