KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LESSON PLAN FORMAT

Teacher Candidate:

Samantha Reed

Date: Thursday 2/27/14 Coop. Initials Grade Level 4th Section

Cooperating Teacher: Jessica Mack Group Size: 25 Allotted Time 11:50-12:40 Math-Perimeter and Area

Subject or Topic:

STANDARD: C.2.3.4.A.2 Classify two dimensional figures by properties of their lines and angles. I. Performance Objectives (Learning Outcomes): The students will calculate perimeter and area by correctly computing the formulas. II. Instructional Materials -Perimeter, Area, and Volume: A Monster Book of Dimensions book -Masking tape -Perimeter and area door printouts -rulers -Grid paper -Spelling list III. Subject Matter/Content (prerequisite skills, key vocabulary, big idea). A. Prerequisite skills 1. Basic knowledge of shapes and measurement. B. Key Vocabulary 1. Perimeter: The length around an object. 2. Area: The amount inside of a two dimensional object. C. Big Idea: Perimeter is the length around an object, area is the amount inside. IV. Implementation A. Introduction 1.Have shapes on the floors and walls marked with masking tape. Tell the students that you want to find out how long it is around the shape. Ask them what information and materials they will need to figure out this problem. 2. Now read Perimeter, Area, and Volume: A monster Book of Dimensions By David Adler. This will give them a hint about the perimeter, area and volume.

B. Development 1. Once the students determine how to do this then figure it out as a group. 2. Do this for the many figures around the room. Show that the door shows that perimeter is around the outside of a shape. And figure out the doors perimeter. 3. Now based on the door, ask what they think area is? 4. Use the book to show that area is solved by figuring out how much is inside a shape and that instead of counting all of the blocks, you could multiply. Show this with the door and the other figures around the room. 5. Now allow the students to work in partners and to walk around the room recording the perimeter and area of things. 6. Next, bring everyone back to their seats and collect their recording sheets. Hand out the homework paper and explain that they must pick 4 spelling words other than the example I used to draw the way I did and to figure out the perimeter and area of each word on the sheet. Use straight lines, no diagonals and do not just do a straight rectangle or square, some letters go above the lines, some go below. C. Closure 1. Have volunteers once again give the definition of perimeter and area using the door for help if necessary. 2. Now have students write down the homework and line up. D. Accommodations/Differentiation 1. Allow students who may have difficulty with complex figures in their homework use just rectangles or squares, challenge other students to use more difficult words E. Assessment/Evaluation Plan 1. Formative- The homework and the recording sheet will be collected and checked. 2. Summative-There is no summative assessment for this lesson. V. Reflective Response A. Report of Students Performance in Terms of Stated Objectives (after lesson is taught)

Remediation Plan

B. Personal Reflection 1. How effective was the classroom management during the transitions of this

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2. How could this lesson be improved?

VI. Resources Adler, David A., and Edward Miller. Perimeter, Area, and Volume: A Monster Book of Dimensions. New York: Holiday House, 2012. Print.