Lesson plan
DIRECT INSTRUCTION LESSON PLAN
Name: Manjinder Singh
Grade Level/Subject: 2nd/Social Studies Topic: Geography
NCES/CCSS Standard and Objective
2.G.1.2 Interpret the meaning of symbols and the location of physical and human features on a map (cities, railroads, highways, countries, continents, oceans, etc.)
Behavioral Objective
The student will be able to recall what they know about maps and globes and compare the two for similarities and differences. Students will also be able to complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Maps and Globes.
Objective Rationale
Today, we will be learning the differences between a map and a globe! This is important because even though the features on both are the same, they show different things.
Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills
Students should know what a globe is and what a map is. They should also know the main features of a globe or map, such as the equator, prime meridian, cardinal directions, continents, etc.
Key Terms and Vocabulary
None
Content and Strategies
Focus/Review
What do we see on a glove?
What do we see on a map?
Why do we use maps and globes?
Objective as stated for students
Today, we will be learning about the similarities and differences between a globe and a map. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to tell me what you learned by completing a short worksheet.
Teacher Input
This is a globe. This is a model of the Earth. We use models, like this, because the actual object is so large. When you look at a globe, you can only see that specific area. This is a map. This is a two dimensional drawing of the ground. This is also a model of the Earth, but it shows the whole entire world at once. . If we look at both a map and globe together, we see many similarities. We see that there are continents, oceans, an equator, and cardinal directions.
Guided Practice
This is a Venn Diagram. (show on SmartBoard) We use this to compare the similarities and differences between two things. Now, I will group everyone into pairs to complete this Venn Diagram worksheet. On one side, you will write what you see on a map. On the other you will write what you see on a globe. In the middle, you will write what you see is similar between a map and a globe. You will be given 20 minutes to do this. You will be able to use the information we went over in class on your Venn Diagram but there also must be a few new differences or similarities that you and your partner sees that we didn't talk about.
Independent Practice
Students will be given a short summative assessment to test their knowledge and to see if students understood the material correctly.
Closure
Bring students back together and write one idea that they learned onto a note card. This will serve as their exit ticket as well as their closure.
Evaluation
Formative:
Bring students together to discuss their Venn Diagrams and what they put where.
Summative
The student must answer 4 out of 5 questions correctly to master the content.
Plans for Individual Differences
ELLs: I would have more visuals present for them and have them work with a partner as well.
Early Finishers: Students will read books on their level about the environment.
Materials
Materials:
-Atlases/Maps
-Globes
-SmartBoard
-Venn Diagram worksheet
- Assessment worksheet
Worksheet
1. On which one can you see all of the Earth at once?
2. Which one only shows the United States?
3. On which one can you see half the world at once?
4. Which one is shaped like a ball?
5. Which ones are flat?
Name: Manjinder Singh
Grade Level/Subject: 2nd/Social Studies Topic: Geography
NCES/CCSS Standard and Objective
2.G.1.2 Interpret the meaning of symbols and the location of physical and human features on a map (cities, railroads, highways, countries, continents, oceans, etc.)
Behavioral Objective
The student will be able to recall what they know about maps and globes and compare the two for similarities and differences. Students will also be able to complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Maps and Globes.
Objective Rationale
Today, we will be learning the differences between a map and a globe! This is important because even though the features on both are the same, they show different things.
Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills
Students should know what a globe is and what a map is. They should also know the main features of a globe or map, such as the equator, prime meridian, cardinal directions, continents, etc.
Key Terms and Vocabulary
None
Content and Strategies
Focus/Review
What do we see on a glove?
What do we see on a map?
Why do we use maps and globes?
Objective as stated for students
Today, we will be learning about the similarities and differences between a globe and a map. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to tell me what you learned by completing a short worksheet.
Teacher Input
This is a globe. This is a model of the Earth. We use models, like this, because the actual object is so large. When you look at a globe, you can only see that specific area. This is a map. This is a two dimensional drawing of the ground. This is also a model of the Earth, but it shows the whole entire world at once. . If we look at both a map and globe together, we see many similarities. We see that there are continents, oceans, an equator, and cardinal directions.
Guided Practice
This is a Venn Diagram. (show on SmartBoard) We use this to compare the similarities and differences between two things. Now, I will group everyone into pairs to complete this Venn Diagram worksheet. On one side, you will write what you see on a map. On the other you will write what you see on a globe. In the middle, you will write what you see is similar between a map and a globe. You will be given 20 minutes to do this. You will be able to use the information we went over in class on your Venn Diagram but there also must be a few new differences or similarities that you and your partner sees that we didn't talk about.
Independent Practice
Students will be given a short summative assessment to test their knowledge and to see if students understood the material correctly.
Closure
Bring students back together and write one idea that they learned onto a note card. This will serve as their exit ticket as well as their closure.
Evaluation
Formative:
Bring students together to discuss their Venn Diagrams and what they put where.
Summative
The student must answer 4 out of 5 questions correctly to master the content.
Plans for Individual Differences
ELLs: I would have more visuals present for them and have them work with a partner as well.
Early Finishers: Students will read books on their level about the environment.
Materials
Materials:
-Atlases/Maps
-Globes
-SmartBoard
-Venn Diagram worksheet
- Assessment worksheet
Worksheet
1. On which one can you see all of the Earth at once?
2. Which one only shows the United States?
3. On which one can you see half the world at once?
4. Which one is shaped like a ball?
5. Which ones are flat?