Writing a Lesson Plan (100 points)

Choice Activity (From curriculum map): Using magnifying glasses, what

characteristics we observe on an insect

Age: Preschool

Domain: Science

Theme: Insects and Bugs

1. Objectives and Goals

N.PK.3 Use tools safety to observe and explore different objects/environments

N.2.A.1 Students know how to make observations and give descriptions using words, numbers,

and drawings.

N.PK.5 Students work in small groups and share ideas with others regarding to science related

activities

L.PK.8 Observe living and non-living things on Earth.

N.2.A Students understand that science is an active process of systematically examining the

natural world.

2. Anticipatory Set
 ● Discuss during group time and give children opportunities to ask questions about the

lesson.

● Read the story Bugs bug bugs by Bob Barner emphasizing on characteristics.

● Have tables ready with materials needed

● Explain and direct children for investigations

● Take pictures for documentations of learning

● Let children discuss and draw what they see

3. Required Materials for Activity

● Plastic bugs and insects

● Pictures

● Book

● Clipboards

● Paper and pencils

● Magnifying glasses

4. Direct Instruction

Prior this activity we will sit together on the carpet and read, bugs bugs bugs by Bob Barner,

emphasizing on insects characteristics such us; how many legs bugs have, what colors we might

be looking for, eyes shapes, wings shapes, body length, textures, actual sizes, habitats, can it

fly?, where it lives, all of these are part of the story and open ended discussion. Bugs, insects,

pictures and magnifying glasses would be ready on the tables, I would also add clipboards with

paper and pencils for children to add drawings to their investigations. Children then would be

instructed to discuss and investigate different characteristics they observe on insects based on
what we learned and discuss from the story. After investigations we will get together to discuss

conclusions, what we observed and learned.

5. Guided Practice

I would give children as much detail as possible, facilitating questions and answering questions

in ways is easy for children to understand. I would add lots of colorful pictures and other books

that could facilitate children's investigation. I would ask questions to spend on their learning

and curiosity such as; where do you think this bug lives? Let's find out together what kind of

food they eat, can you tell me how many legs that one have? looking at this picture can you tell

me if the bug is soft or rough? why do you think so?. I would show interest as well on the

investigation being present and ready to assist children or answer questions if needed.

6. What will you assess during this lesson?

● Children show interest and or participates in small investigation

● Children actively ask questions about a selected topic

● Children make observations and interpret with drawings/scribbles/letters

● Children use vocabulary related to the study topic

● Children work together with peers or teachers to complete a task

● All children have the same opportunities to investigate/demonstrate (inclusion)

7. Closing:

List DAP principles that relate to this lesson.

Have you looked at inclusion? Culture? Is it planned well?

 ● Teachers use wide-ranging vocabulary in their talk and with children, including words

that are unfamiliar with them.

● Teachers frequently engage children in planning or in reflecting on their experiences.

● Teachers recognize children’s natural curiosity and desire to make sense of their world

and gain new skills.

● Teachers engage in conversations with both individual children and small groups.

Whenever possible these are sustained conversations and include decontextualized

language.

I believe it is a well planned activity, children are able to help and add to others opinions, investigations

and ideas. We are all working together towards the same goal and assistance and help is being offered,

interactions are being encouraged and items/materials as well are accessible for everyone. I have done

this activity in my classroom before and it has been a success, well verbal children help others that

speech is not as extensive explaining new words and we all encourage each other to investigate, not

letting other children wander off the activity but engaging children with materials that are appealing and

interesting to them. Children that might have a hard time socializing/sharing/working in groups, can

work individually during the investigation but still participate and express ideas to the teacher or peers.