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Grade Level: 2

Unit: Language Arts

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Lesson objectives:  Time required to complete this lesson: 3 hours Title of lesson: Alphabetizing is Fun
 * Student will understand how to use the alphabet
 * Student will be able to put spelling words in alphabetical order
 * Student will understand why we use the alphabet

Resources/materials needed: Internet, dictionary, spelling words, alphabet sheets, [|www.starfall.com]

Description of lesson: First, we will discuss the alphabet and the letters that come before and after eachother. Next, we will practice as a group. I will ask the class to tell me what letter comes before and after a specific letter. For example, what letter comes before and after the letter “r”, the students will reply “q” and “s”. After this we will practice, with basic words that all students know how to spell, as a whole group on how it would look to have words alphabetized and why we alphabetize. We will then move on and discuss how to look up words in a dictionary. We will start with their quick word dictionaries. I will model for them how to do this, then we will do it as a group, and finally I will have them find a few words on their own.

Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred): The class will work in stations or centers. One center will utilize the internet where the student will play a learning game online. Another center will have dictionaries and paper where students will look up certain words and write the page number it is found on. Another center will have the students spelling words and they will put their words in alphabetical order. As the students are working in centers I will have a small group where we discuss what we have learned and the students can show me what they have learned.

Technology used: I think that I could use a smart board when we are working to put words in alphabetical order. I could have the students come up and help put the words in order. This will involve them as well as make it fun. I will also have the students using a learning website to practice alphabetizing.

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: It changes the learning in that it is not just written work. The students will be able to play a game or have a more interactive learning experience. []

Grade Level: 2

Unit: Social Studies

Assignment type: Scavenger Hunt of American Symbols

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):  Time required to complete this lesson: 4 hours
 * Student will understand what the American symbols mean
 * Student will be able to discuss the American symbols
 * Student will understand why we have these symbols

Title of lesson: Let’s go on a Scavenger Hunt

Resources/materials needed: Internet, writing paper, pencil, crayons, white paper, green pipe cleaners, different colored tissue paper, dictionary

Description of lesson: First, we will discuss the American symbols. We will talk about why we have these symbols and what they mean to us as Americans. We will look at each symbol individually and discuss their features. We will then move on and discuss how to use the computer for our scavenger hunt. We will discuss the control button as the students will need to use this in order to access the information. I will model for them what this will look at. I will answer questions once I am finished showing the students the different steps.

Assignment: The class will work in stations or centers. One center will utilize the internet where the student will work on the scavenger hunt provided. Another center will have pictures of the different symbols and students will be able to pick one and decorate it with pieces of torn colored paper and glue. Another center will have stories that the students can listen to about America. As the students are working in centers I will be walking around answering any questions and observing the students.

Technology used: I think that I could use a smart board when we are looking at different symbols and discussing their meaning. The students will be using the internet to do the scavenger hunt.

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: It changes the learning in that it is not just written work or discussion but interactive. The students will be able to have a more interactive learning experience.

Grade Level: 2

Unit: Math

Assignment type: Addition facts and addition with regrouping

Lesson objectives:  Time required to complete this lesson: 3 hours
 * Student will understand the concept addition
 * Student will be able to do simple addition without manipulatives
 * Student will understand the concept of addition with regrouping

Title of lesson: Addition Facts and Babysitting Addition

Resources/materials needed: Internet, white boards, dry erase markers, erasers, Smart Board

Description of lesson: First, we will discuss the concept of addition. We will talk about being able to look at simple addition facts and knowing them without using manipulatives. I will then show the students how to use the internet flashcards. Next, we will play around the world with addition flash cards up to 9. After that we will talk about regrouping. Then we will do these together on white boards.

Assignment: The class will work in stations or centers. One center will utilize the internet where the student will work on flashcards. Another center will have dice where the students will work in pairs and will add two numbers together and the student with the highest number wins that round. Another center will have addition flash cards for students to work in pairs and quiz each other. As the students are working in centers I will be walking around answering any questions and observing the students.

Technology used: I used a smart board when we are looking at the online flashcards. The students will be using the internet to do flashcards.

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: It changes the learning in that it is not just written work or discussion but interactive. The students will be able to have a more interactive learning experience. Thinking/Puzzle

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Grade Level: 2

Unit: Writing

Assignment type: 5 sentence paragraph

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):  Time required to complete this lesson: 4 hours
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Student will understand how to write complete sentences/thoughts.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Student will be able to write a 5 sentence paragraph with minimal help.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Student will understand topic and conclusion sentences.

Title of lesson: Loving to Write

Resources/materials needed: Internet, writing paper, pencil, crayons, dictionary

Description of lesson: First, we will discuss what makes a sentence complete. We will talk about juicy words and subject/verb agreement. Next, we will talk about making a plan using a diagram. We will then move on and discuss how to use the computer to access the diagram. We will discuss topic sentence and conclusion sentence. Then we will discuss using the dictionary to look up words for spelling and/or meaning. Finally, we will create a story together using Tikatock. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Tikatok Assignment: The class will work in small group centers. One center will utilize the internet where the student will work on their diagram. Another center will work with me on creating a story. Each group will do a five sentence paragraph with a picture and we will tie the paragraphs together to make an online story. Another center will have stories blank paper where the students will draw their picture about their paragraph. Finally we will come back as a whole group and students will begin writing their paragraphs while I walk around and help. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Diagram

Technology used: I will use a smart board when we are looking at the diagram and in small group when we write our story. The students will be using the internet to do their diagrams. When we tell our stories we will use Vocaroo.

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: It changes the learning in that it is not just written work or discussion but interactive. The students will be able to have a more interactive learning experience.

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Grade Level: 2

Unit: Science

Assignment type: Research of a specific animal

Lesson objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> Time required to complete this lesson: 4-6 hours
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Student will understand how the animal lives
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Student will be able to discuss why the animal needs help
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Student will understand the animals environment

Title of lesson: Arctic Animals

Resources/materials needed: Internet, writing paper, pencil, crayons, drawing paper

Description of lesson: First, we will discuss the Arctic animals we will be writing about. We will talk about why we are researching these animals and what has been going on throughout the years to their environment. We will look at pictures of these animals and their environment. We will then move on and discuss how to use the computer to find information on these animals. We will discuss the different books and sites as the students will need to use this in order to access the information. I will model for them what this will look like and I will answer questions once I am finished showing the students the different steps. I will then break the students into small groups and assign them an animal.

Assignment: The class will work in stations or centers. One center will utilize the internet where the student will work on the research of their animal. Another center will have pictures of the different animals and students will be able to draw their animal on white paper. Another center will have stories that the students can listen to about their animal. As the students are working in centers I will be walking around answering any questions and observing the students.

Technology used: I think that I could use a smart board when we are looking at different animals and discussing them. The students will be using the internet to do the research. They will also use YouTube.

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: It changes the learning in that it is not just written work or discussion but interactive. The students will be able to have a more interactive learning experience. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Tumblr Research media type="custom" key="6018745"

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Grade Level: 2

Unit: Social Studies

Assignment type: Facts about Colorado

Lesson objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> Time required to complete this lesson: 6-8 hours
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Student will understand there are many different places in Colorado
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Student will be able to discuss the different areas in Colorado
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Student will understand the different types of land

Title of lesson: Let’s learn about Colorado

Resources/materials needed: Internet, writing paper, pencil, crayons, drawing paper

Description of lesson: First, we will discuss the different areas in Colorado. We will talk about why we are learning about Colorado. We will look at pictures of these areas and discuss how they look different. We will then move on and discuss how to use the computer to find information on these areas. We will discuss the different sites as the students will need to use this in order to access the information. I will model for them what this will look like and I will answer questions once I am finished showing the students the different steps. I will then break the students into small groups and assign them a place to start.

Assignment: The class will work in stations or centers. One center will utilize the internet where the student will work on the different areas of Colorado. Another center will have pictures of the different areas and students will be able to draw their favorite point in Colorado on white paper. Another center will have stories that the students can listen to about Colorado. As the students are working in centers I will be walking around answering any questions and observing the students.

Technology used: I think that I could use a smart board when we are looking at different areas and discussing them. The students will be using the internet to do the research.

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: It changes the learning in that it is not just written work or discussion but interactive. The students will be able to have a more interactive learning experience. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Find an Answer

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