Guided Discovery Sample Lesson Plan
| Teacher:Lister/Rodenberg | Date: 19 June 1998 |
| Subject: Social Studies/Science | Grade: 9 |
| Lesson Title: Soil Layers | |
Objectives (on the board):
- Dimensions of Learning: The students will discover the soil formation that makes up the underwater volcanoes that form islands.
- Content: The students will identify the parts of a coral colony.
- Social Skills: The students will work cooperatively to learn parts of the coral community.
Materials:
| Teacher: transparencies duplicated worksheets coral displays jars of soil layers |
Student: textbooks notebook pen, pencil magnifying glasses |
Warm-Up: Review Quiz
Presentation/Instruction:
Data Collection:- Distribute materials to groups of four.
- Draw the sequence of the layers in the jar.
Data Processing:
- Describe the layers of soil.
- Describe the coral reef at the top of an island volcano.
- Where would you go to find more information?
Guided Practice: Discover how the soil layers are formed.
Independent Practice: Explain how the limestone layer was formed.
Closure: What is important about the limestone in island volcano formation?
Appraisal:
- What information was new to you today?
- What went well in your group? What showed that you needed more assistance/help?
- Praise . . . Question . . . Polish (student behavior)
Evaluation: Grade drawings informally.