SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY

Loretto, PA 15940

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

LESSON PLAN Format

Student Teacher Natalie Ferrucci Grade 3rd

Subject Science _
Time Needed for Lesson 30 Minutes Lesson Concept Simple Machines-screw

PA STANDARD(S) (Write out standards):

Standard - 3.4.3.D2
Observe, analyze and document how simple systems work.

Eligible Content:
4 Total
Options

BIG IDEAS/ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

A screw is a wedge with an inclined plane wrapped around it, used to lift loads or hold objects
How does a pulley make work easier?

ELIGIBLE CONTENT:
OBJECTIVE(S) (Be sure to include all four parts: A (audience) B (behavior) C (condition) D (degree)):

Students will understand what a screw is and what a screw does. Students will understand that a screw is a
simple machine that changes the magnitude of force to make work easier with little or no error.

MATERIALS:
What is a Screw - More Grades 3-5 Science on the Learning Videos Channel
Promethean
Computer
Screw puzzle pieces
Pencils
Simple Machines, A Non-fiction Book
Thick markers
Construction paper
Rulers
Scissors
Tape

ACTIVITIES (There are three sections here):

Lesson Section Teacher Procedures Student Responsibilities

OPENING (Introduction, purpose, hook)

Opening 8 Minutes/ Anticipatory Set

1. Cue students to get ready Teacher introduces the topic of a Students listen to the introduction
to learn/ transition into screw as simple machines. and respond to questions.
lesson. Introduction.

2. Play video, What is a Teacher plays the video on the Students watch the video.
Screw? promethean.

BODY (Bulleted step by step/differentiation must be included)


1. Simple Machines- A
Non-fiction book.
2. Screw puzzle.
3. Activity.
4. Finish activity.
CLOSURE (Wrap up and brief summary): How will you plan to restate the lesson objective?
1. Wrap up lesson.
ACCOMMODATIONS/MODIFICATIONS:
Students will be provided accommodations and modifications based on individual needs. Any differentiation of
Body 20 Minutes
Teacher displays her copy on the Students listen and fill out the
promethean and fills in the screw page.
information about screws for
students to copy.
Teacher displays the screw puzzle Students watch and listen.
and photos of some screws. The Students reply: screws for wood..
teacher asks students to name bottle caps, light bulbs, drill bits.
some screws.
Teacher tells students that we will Students watch and listen.
each make a model of a screw.
Teacher demonstrates how to make Students participate in the activity.
the model.
Closure 2 Minutes
Teacher talks about how screws Students listen and reply with
make work easier. Teacher asks if various answers. May add blue
any students would like to add a sticky notes.
blue sticky note about wedges to
the anchor chart.
instruction will be included.Differentiation may include reading, interpretation, and direction with materials
being used for the lesson. All IEP information will be followed accordingly.

ASSESSMENT: (How you will determine that student has mastered objectives?): Consider formative and
summative assessment measures for all levels of differentiation.

Formative assessment. Student participation is observed. Summative assessment will be conducted at the end of
the unit.

SELF-ASSESSMENT/REFLECTION: (Complete this section if you have taught this lesson to peers or in
clinical placement):

I would like to come up with a better activity.