KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

LESSON PLAN FORMAT

Teacher Candidate: Sara Xakellis & Christina Diltz Date:

Cooperating Teacher:
Group Size:

Coop. Initials
Allotted Time

Subject or Topic:

Grade Level Second Grade

Section

STANDARD:
I. Performance Objectives (Learning Outcomes): The student will be able to determine
what objects attract to a magnet.
S.K-2.A.2.1.2: Describe outcomes of an investigation.
S.K-2.A.2.2.1: Identify simple tools that can be used in an
investigation (e.g., measuring cup, hand lens, ruler, balance
scale, thermometer).
II. Instructional Materials:
1. Magnets
2. Worksheet
3. Exit Slip
III. Subject Matter/Content (prerequisite skills, key vocabulary, big idea, outline of
additional content)
1. Prerequisite skills: basic knowledge of magnets
2. Key Vocabulary
a) Magnets
b) Positive
c) Negative
d) Metals
e) Charge
3. Big Idea: Figuring out what attracts to a magnet
4. Additional content
IV. Implementation
1. Introduction:
a) Power Point
b) Video
2. Development

a)
b)
c)
d)

Powerpoint presentation
Pass out worksheet and magnets
Discussion on what could be attracted to a magnet
Take worksheet and go around Beekey for 10-15 minutes finding ten
things that are magnetic and ten things that are not
e) Reconvene to discuss results
3. Closure
a) Exit Tickets
4. Accommodations/Differentiation
a) Extended time for verbal/written answers
b) Less quantity/modify questions
5. Assessment/Evaluation Plan
1. Formative: Worksheet/Exit ticket
2. Summative: Final projects on unit
V. Reflective Response
1. Report of Student Performance in Terms of Stated Objectives (Reflection on
student performance written after lesson is taught, includes remediation for
students who fail to meet acceptable level of achievement)
Remediation Plan
2. Personal Reflection (Questions written before lesson is taught. Reflective
answers to question recorded after lesson is taught)
VI. Resources (in APA format)