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Name Brianna Gibson Lesson # Topic Chromebooks: Sequencing in The Maze Date of Lesson Time Allotted Grade 4
Name Brianna Gibson Lesson # Topic Chromebooks: Sequencing in The Maze Date of Lesson Time Allotted Grade 4
Name Brianna Gibson Lesson # Topic Chromebooks: Sequencing in The Maze Date of Lesson Time Allotted Grade 4
Time Allotted 1 hr
Grade 4
This is important to the learners because we are in a tech-based generation where tech is an integral part of our every day lives
and most students lives. This is using technology for educational purposes and exploring mathematics while still making it fun and
enjoyable for students. It is a way for students to be introduced into the “behind the scenes” of how they’re favourite devices
work (ex. PlayStation, Iphone, T.V. computer, iPad, Chromebook, etc.). Coding requires mental math strategies
BC Curriculum Connections:
Which Big Ideas (Understand), Core and Curricular Competencies (Do), Content Standards (Know) does this lesson develop?
U Big Ideas Development in computational fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
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Curricular Competencies Use technology to explore mathematics
students do?
Demonstrate and apply mathematical understanding through play, inquiry, and problem solving
First Peoples Principles of Learning or Quw’utsun Teachings: Which teachings are reinforced in this lesson?
Prior Learning: access prior knowledge Students need to have an understanding of how to use a Chromebook
What previous learnings do students need to
This extends their learning of coding from the previous tech lessons I’ve taught on Scratch.
know for success in this lesson?
How does this lesson extend prior learnings?
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Criteria: I will expect to see all levels completed.
Planning for diversity (adaptations, extensions, other): In what ways does this lesson meet the needs of ALL learners? How have I
planned for students who have learning challenges, self-management struggles, or require enrichment?
I will provide a visual example of myself doing it, a test-trial for them, and there is a video as well I can show in order for all
different kinds of learners to gain understanding. There will be checking in for understanding via thumbs up/thumbs down and
time for questions. A.L. will need assistance so I will have her at my desk so I can assist her if need be while the other students
are working on their online writing/coding.
Resources, Materials, and Preparation: What resources, materials, and preparation is required for this lesson?
Chromebooks
Projector
Laptop
code.org website
Organizational/Management Strategies: What special considerations are needed for this lesson? How will I organize the
learners, groupings, activities, transitions, and materials to anticipate a smooth lesson?
A.L. will need assistance so I will have her doing a story/coding at an appropriate-level at my desk so I can assist her if need be
while the other students are working on their coding.
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Process: Handout Chromebooks Use system Ms. Garret has in place for handing
our/assigning Chromebooks
Activities to extend Use system Ms. Garret has in place for handing
understanding our/assigning Chromebooks
Hand out head phones
Students log in, search code.org, and select Course E #1.
Sequencing in the Maze
Thumbs up in the air for when they have logged in and are Thumbs up in the air for when they have logged in and are
on the site.
on the site.
Encourage elbow partners to assist each other if need be.
Do a lap around to make sure the class is on the same page. Help out their neighbour if the need help and they are able
to assist
Have the site on big screen
Transform: Students are logged in and on the same screen as what is
Application of - use this as a tool for students to follow the steps
needed to be successful displayed at the front waiting for the next instructions.
learning, personal
and ‘real life’ - As you go step by step (by pausing and playing the Students complete the steps following along at their desks
applications. intro video on the big screen), students complete
the steps following along at their desks Students have opportunity to ask questions
- Allows for visual example of what to do
At their desks, students begin to create
After the Intro video and level 1 example is done together
as a class, class can go on to the next level.
Check for understanding
Students start and complete the levels
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