IDEA Public Schools Sample Lesson

Teacher Applicant : ANNABEL M. PEDERI

Subject : Science

Topic: Contact & Non-contact Forces

Please prepare a 7-minute lesson on one of the following objectives:

Science:

 Describe food as a source of energy

 Distinguish between contact forces and non-contact forces
 Classify matter based on physical properties (solid, liquid, and gas)

I. Objective
Students will be able to distinguish between contact and non-contact forces. This
activity is appropriate for an iPad1:1 or chromebook 1:1 learning environment.

II. Introduction
Bellwork. Write the question on the board and allow students three minutes to answer
and come up with as many answers as they can. What sports are considered "Contact
Sports"?
Have students share at least one answer with the class and discuss what makes a sport a
"contact sport".

III. Direct Instruction

Play video explaining three contact forces and what makes then contact or non-contact.

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS

Watch Video. Write down the three forces explained in video and explain what makes each contact of
non contact.

IV. Guided Practice

Allow students to access the website and read through the page. Students must open
all links within the page and complete the three practice problems at the bottom of the
page. Have students write the answers to the questions on a notecard to turn in.
 STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS

Visit page and read through the lesson. Click on any links available and complete activities. Once all
activities are complete you may answer the three questions at the bottom of the page. Check your
answer to see if you know your stuff! Write the answers to your three questions on a notecard with
your name in it. Turn in it before you leave.

V. Individual Practice

Print out packet OR assign online through Google Classroom.

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS

Complete page one of homework packet.

VI. Wrap-up/Assessment

Hand out a note card to each student. Have the students write 3 things they learned, 2
things they found interesting and 1 question they still have about contact and noncontact
forces.

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS
On your note card write 3 things you learned, 2 things you found interesting and 1
question you still have about contact and noncontact forces.
Your lesson should include the following:

 Clear introduction of the objective

 A hook to get students engaged
 Interactive methods to get students speaking to each other and responding to questions about
the objective
 Checks for understanding- ways for you to gauge that students are understanding the objective
 Multiple examples that demonstrate the objective
 Requirement that students use evidence to support their responses

During your sample lesson, you will conduct your lesson as if you are in front of children. You may bring
any visual aids that you require. At or before 7-minutes, you will be stopped and given feedback. You
will then have 2 minutes to implement the feedback given to you within your lesson.