Lesson Plan Format
Teacher Candidate: Mackenzie Date: 10/25/23 Time: 2:40
Cooperating Teacher: Anne Warren Coop. Initials:
Group Size: 21 Grade Level: 4 grade
Subject or Topic: History Introduction Section:
I. Objectives, Standards and Assessments
A. Standard(s)
Standard - 8.3.4.C
Explain how continuity and change in U.S. history have influenced personal development and identity.
Belief systems and religions
Commerce and industry
Technology
Politics and government
Physical and human geography
Social organizations
B. Performance Objectives (Learning Outcomes) and Assessment Plan
Learning Objective Formative Assessment Data Collection Connection to Summative
The student will be Design/Plan for each objective Tool Assessment (when applicable)
able to…
1. Define culture in Exit ticket and discussion
their own words.
2. Explain their own Exit ticket and discussion
culture.
3.
II. Instructional Materials
Teacher Materials (and quantities)
Google slides
Example Culture suitcases
Culture Suitcase Directions
Manila Folders 21
Student Materials (and quantities)
III. Subject Matter Explanation
1. Prerequisite Skills and/or Prior Knowledge
Students may have previously talked about culture in class or be educated in their own culture due to
family traditions or involvement.
2. Lesson Content
This is the first lesson in the unit and will serve as the introduction. Students will see the overview of
the next week and go more in-depth with the meaning of culture. They will also learn about a future
assignment about culture.
I. Implementation
A. Introduction
1. Hook/Activation of Prior Knowledge
“Today is our first day of history! In fourth grade, we will be focusing on the different regions of
America but for now, we are focusing on an overview. Raise your hand if you have learned about
the history of regions of the USA.”
2. Setting Today’s Objective
“Today we are going to be looking at what is to come in the next week, but today we are zoning in
on culture!”
B. Development
Have the slideshow on board. “We are starting history by looking at America as a whole, moving
forward we are going to zone in on different regions to learn specifically about that area. There are five
different regions. This week we are going to look at USA geographic features, Native Americans,
Earth Day, and Cultures.” “Has anyone learned about these before?”
“Before we begin let’s take a pretest. Do not stress about the word test. This is just for me to see what
you already know. If you do not know the answer that is okay! Just put I don’t know for the question
or give it your best guess, because that is why I am teaching for you to learn, I just want to see what
prior knowledge my friends have” Hand out the test.
Switch to slide 3 “I have a video where students like you to share what culture means to them, but first
I want to ask what culture means to you?” Allow students to raise their hands and answer the question.
Then play the video. Once the video is over ask students “What did you learn from this video?”
Switch to slide 4 and read the slide which is titled Culture is… Emphasis that culture is not only the
country you came from but family traditions and what makes you who you are. Say “Culture is another
way of saying what makes you who you are. You do not have to think about a country or religion
because that might not be relevant to everyone, but think about what you do with your family, who or
what has shaped who you are today. We want to know why you are the way you are!” Ask students,
‘Does anyone already know a little bit about their culture?” Allow students to share.
Switch to slide 5 and read what the Culture Suitcase is, “You will be creating your own culture
suitcases! Inside you can create, print, or bring in pictures that represent your culture! You may bring
in an item if it helps define who you are and embraces your culture but nothing too large.” Have
student helpers pass out the culture suitcase direction sheet and manila folder. “While my friends are
passing out a few items I will share two examples.” Walk around and show students Miss Rooney and
Mrs. Warren examples. “Mrs. Warren’s example focuses more on her culture and religion, she added
pictures of Irish dancing, a catholic church, and Irish food. If we look at mine you see I have pictures
of my family and the traditions we partake in. I am Irish and it helps make me who I am but there are
more important things that happen in my life that have shaped the way I think and act.” “I know I have
some friends in this class who are very knowledgeable about their culture, and I am so excited to learn
more, but for my other friends who might feel stuck just remember everyone has culture! Just think
about what your family does as a tradition or maybe a certain person in your life who always teaches
you lessons. Think of anything that makes you you!” “Does anyone have any questions about culture
or the assignment?”
C. Closure
Hand out the exit ticket “Before we head out fourth grade please complete the exit ticket it is just
asking you what culture means to you, after we have learned everything today has your answered
changed.”
D. Differentiation
ELL students may have questions read to them and words spelled.
E. Accommodations
Teacher-to-student assistance
V. Reflective Response:
A. Report of Students’ Success in Terms of States Objectives
(Reflection on student success written after lesson is taught, includes remediation for students who
failed to meet acceptable level of achievement)
B. Personal Reflection on Teaching Effectiveness
(Questions written before lesson is taught. Reflective answers to questions recorded after lesson is
taught.)
VI. Resources (in APA format):
Mind map for gallery walk
Reigns in shawn
-management system happy face on your baseball or football move to make a touchdown
cheerleader or a yellleader
Management
Don’t get over zealous with planning
