Social Studies Lesson Plan Template

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Thematic Unit Theme/Title/Grade Level: ___3rd grade geography _____________
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Daily Lesson Plan Day/Title: __ Let It Begin The Shot Heard Round the World___________
Lesson Length (ie. 30 minutes): __20-30 minutes)__________________

Rationale for Instruction
A rationale is an essential part of
thoughtful planning of classroom
instruction. This is a brief written
statement of the purpose for instruction
and the connection of the purpose to
instruction that has come before and will
follow.
NCSS Theme/Next
Generation Sunshine State
Standards/Common Core
Standards (LAFS/MAFS)
List each standard that will be addressed
during the lesson. Cutting and pasting
from the website is allowed. You must
have a minimum of 3 standards that
represent multiple content areas identified
in this portion of the lesson plan.
Why this lesson is a necessary element of the curriculum? [An example from Broward County Schools Elementary students
should begin to understand that as citizens of the United States, they have both rights (privacy, speech, religion, movement,
assembly) and responsibilities (voting, obeying the law, helping in the community). Students should be willing to exercise
both their rights and responsibilities.]
Students will become familiar with the north American countries and the carribean.
Do you cross the curriculum? What other content fields (language arts, science, math, the arts, physical education,
technology) do you address in this lesson?
NCSS Theme: Time, Continuity, & Change Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of
the ways human beings view themselves in and over time, so that the learner can:
1. demonstrate an understanding that different people may describe the same event or situation in diverse ways, citing
reasons for the differences in views.
2. Compare and contrast different stories or accounts about past events, people, places, or situations, identifying how
they contribute to our understanding of the past.

These can be downloaded from the

Florida Dept of Education
www.cpalms.org/homepage/index.aspx.
Learning Objectives
What will students know and be able to
do at the end of this lesson? Be sure to set
significant (related to NGSS Themes,
CCSS, and NGSSS), challenging,
measurable and appropriate learning
goals!
SS.3.G.2.1-
Label the countries and commonwealths in
North America and in the Caribbean.
Depending on the topic, grade level and length of time required for lesson, 3-5 objectives may be acceptable. Remember a
learning objective is a statement in specific and measurable terms that describes what the learner will know or be able to do
as a result of engaging in a learning activity as well as how that learning will be demonstrated. All learning objectives
should begin with: The student will
Students will watch the following youtube video to learn the countries of north America ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSOLUieKmfk
Students will know the countries and where they are located
Students will participate in a project of creating their own country

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Student Activities & This is the heart of the lesson plan. Be specific. Describe lesson in a step-by-step, numbered sequence, including teacher
Procedures and student activities. Be sure to include key questions for discussion, collaborative structures, etc. (This section includes
EVERYTHING and should be highly detailed!)
Design for Instruction
What best practice strategies will be
To begin, we will watch a detailed video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSOLUieKmfk , this will teach the students
implemented?
the countries and where they are located.
How will you communicate student
Students will then complete a project called create your own country.
expectation?
What products will be developed and
created by students?
Consider Contextual Factors (learning Congratulations! You are about to become the leader of your own country! This project
differences/learning environment) that
may be in place in your classroom. gives you the opportunity to use your knowledge of Social Studies as well as your
inventive imagination to create a new country on Earth.

This map project will be displayed for others to see. Therefore, it should be just about as
large as a piece of oak tag poster board. You can use poster board, cardboard, or any
surface youd like to create your countrys map. You can use paint, markers, clay, paper,
or any craft item you have. Your project should be colorful, creative and neat. The more
detail the better!

Forfullcredit,themapofyourinventedcountrymusthaveeachofthefollowing:

o a name (make it catchy and creative) o a compass roseo a map keyo a capital city

Hereisalistoffeaturesyourcountryshouldhave;trytousemostofthem!

o mountains o plateaus o plainso rivers

o a nearby oceano vegetation (Consider the climate of your invented country! You
wouldnt find palm trees in a cold climate!)

On the attached sheet, answer the questions about the climate of your country and the
resources we may find.

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Assessment
How will student learning be assessed?
Authentic/Alternative assessments?
Does your assessment align with your
objectives, standards and procedures?
Informal assessment (multiple modes):
participation rubrics, journal entries,
collaborative planning/presentation
notes
Resources/Materials
Exceptionalities
What accommodations or modifications
do you make for ESOL, Gifted/Talented
students, Learning/Reading disabilities,
etc.
Social Studies Lesson Plan Template
Use the RUBRICprovided to be sure you understand all of the expectations of this project.
The rubric will help you achieve the best grade possible.
Be sure to include Pre/Post assessment for your entire unit plan and progress monitoring/ alternative assessment for
individual, daily lesson plans!
Unit Pre-Assessment: 20 Question pretest questions taken from
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz299019223ba30.html and KWL
Describe the CLIMATE of your country. Does the weather stay the same? Does it change from season to
season? Does it change from month to month?
What are some of the NATURAL RESOURCES found in your country? How do the people of your country
use the NATURAL RESOURCES?
What are the geographical features of your country? Are these features helpful to the people? Are they an
obstacle? Describe them.
You are the leader of your invented country! What are some of the HUMAN RESOURCES you will
contribute to the well-being of your country?
Describe the CULTURAL elements of your country. Do the people celebrate any special holidays? Are there
any particular foods that the people eat? Use detail in your answer.
***Materials that will be used for assessment and examples of completed tasks and projects must be included with the lesson
plan.
ALL resources including but not limited too; internet sites, professional resources- books, journals (titles and authors),
childrens literature, etc. should be noted here. Citations should be in APA format.
Youtube video
PDF/ pages with project directions, assessment, and rubric on it.
ESOL; Students with Learning Differences:
ESOL students will see the countries with names on the video, students can work with a partner for the project.
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These accommodations and/or
modifications should be listed within the
procedures section of the lesson plan as
well as in this section of the document.
Additional Comments and Make comments here related to ideas for homework, parent involvement, extension to the lesson plan, etc.
Notes Students will finish the assessment at home.

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