Jodi Thompson PSII Practicum

LESSON PLAN

Grade: 7 POS Mathematics Lesson Title: Monday March 2, 2020

Overview of lesson

This lesson is an introduction to patterns and relations as well as getting to know the students.
 Reading picture book
 Which one doesn’t belong
 Introduction activity
Alberta Program of Study
General Learning Objectives (Maximum 1 ) Specific Learning Objectives (Maximum 2)

Use patterns to describe the world and to solve Demonstrate an understanding of oral and written patterns and
problems. their equivalent linear relations.

Learning Resources / Material & Equipment used

 Picture book: Blockhead – The Life of Fibonacci by Joseph D’Agnese, illustrated by John O’Brien
 Flash cards for introduction activity
 Powerpoint slides
 https://www.hangingaroundinprimary.com/2019/01/Using-WODB-to-get-students-to-think-
critically.html?fbclid=IwAR0NDQPqlCwSf320UNmAzIwZR1fBiaDm71tGHyEHurl2I2-
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Lesson Procedures (Steps)

Introduction

Read the picture book: Blockhead – The life of Fibonacci to the class

Body

Which one doesn’t belong

 Explain that four images relating to math will be shown on the board
 Students will decide which one they think doesn’t belong
 Have class discussion on their thoughts
o After discussion explain that they all do not belong for some reason or another
 Go through a few examples of these on the board

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Jodi Thompson PSII Practicum

Introduction Activity
 Explain activity to the students with an example on the board
o They will have a flash card and draw a picture that represents themselves on one side
o On the back they will be given prompts to questions that they can answer and write
 What is your favorite thing to do for fun?
 What is something you want me to know about you?

Closure/ Reflection

When class is over they will hand in their flashcard to me so that I can read them.

Professional Reflections: (of the lesson) What went well? What needs modification? This is not the final
reflective essay, however contents of this reflection could be used in your reflective essay.