THE FOUR SEASONSAssure Method Unit Plan

Megan Shannon

ANALYZE LEARNERS

Kindergarten classroom Between ages of 5 and 6

Variety of learners Basic but relevant information

STATE OBJECTIVESSS.O.K.04.04

Compare and contrast the characteristics of weather and human adaptation:

Four seasons Types of weather Types of clothing

M.O.1.1.1

Use concrete objects to model the addition of two or three addends and

subtraction of whole numbers related to

sums less than 18  and write the corresponding

number sentence.

RLA.O.K.1.14

Develop independent reading to build

background knowledge, expand vocabulary and comprehend literary and informational text.

SC.O.K.2.2Observe and

describe the movement, growth and changes in plants and animals.VA.O.VAI.1.3

Use materials, tool, and technology in a safe and responsible manner.

MEDIA AND MATERIALS Shaving Cream Glue Construction Paper of all colors The Magic School Bus ‘Kicks Up a Storm’ Four Seasons Make a Year By Anne Rockwell Website: http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/seasons/seasons.htm Student Response System key pads with a PowerPoint of questions Zip Lock Bags Markers/ Crayons Lima Beans Paper Towels Diorama Pieces Sand and Shells White Computer Paper Scissors Smart Board Google Earth Computers

DAY 1 SS.O.K.04.04 & VA.O.VAI.1.3

Student Response System – introduce the information from the unit to the students

KWL Chart – fill in the K and W

column

DAY 2 SS.O.K.04.04 & VA.O.VAI.1.3

Book Box Four Seasons Make A Year By: Anne Rockwell Google Earth on the Smart Board

Writing Worksheet

DAY 3 SS.O.K.04.04

Group discussion in a pavilion

outside Talk about the weather and clothes

that are worn during the spring time Go inside to watch The Magic School Bus

‘Kicks Up A Storm’

DAY 4 RLA.O.K.1.14 & SC.O.K.2.2 & SS.O.K.04.04 & M.O.1.1.1

Centers1. Reading2. Math Worksheet3. Planting Lima Beans

DAY 5 SS.O.K.04.04

Whole group discussion about the weather

patterns and clothes that one would wear during the summer

Beach diorama project

DAY 6 RLA.O.K.1.14 & SS.O.K.04.04

Centers1. Reading2. Cut and Paste Worksheet3. Tracing and cutting their hands on paper to cut

them out to make a fall tree

DAY 7 SS.O.K.04.04

Group discussion about winters weather and

clothing Students will share their experiences in the

snow Draw a winter picture Add a shaving cream and

glue mixture to make the effect of snow

DAY 8 SS.O.K.04.04 & VA.O.VAI.1.3

Computer Lab Pre-made worksheet on Microsoft Word Students will go to this website to learn

more about each season

http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/seasons/seasons.htm

DAY 9 SS.O.K.04.04

Review the unit Finish KWL Chart – fill in the L column Take a look at the lima beans that we planted on

day 4

Discussions and projects keep the students active

Group and individual work

Building on previous knowledge

Technology to hold the students attention

Evaluation 3 worksheets Group projects Individual projects

Daily Discussions

Required Learner Participation

Evaluate and Revise