Sample Co-Teaching Lesson Plan (Direct Instruction)

Teachers:

Subject:

Diana Olivarria

6th Grade Social Studies

Common Core State Standards:

World History
P0 9. Identify the roles and contributions of individuals in the following ancient civilizations: Greece and Greek
(Herodotus and Thales)
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
(6.RL.1)
68.WHST.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to
task, purpose, and audience. Produce clear and coherent functional writing (e.g., formal letters, envelopes,
procedures, labels, timelines, graphs/tables, experiments, maps, captions, charts, diagrams) in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
68.WHST.9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Technology Standard: PO 1. Communicate digitally with others by selecting and using a variety of appropriate
communication tools.
ELL Standards:
IV-R-4-PE-22: following simple one-to-two step written instructions with visual support.
IV-W-2-E-3: write words and simple sentences using appropriate capitalization with instructional support.
Objective (Explicit):
SWBAT describe the contributions and methods of investigation of one of five Ancient Greek historians Herodotus and
Thucydides as well as Ancient Greek scientist Thales, Pythagoras and Hippocrates.
Evidence of Mastery (Measurable):

100 % of the students will be able to describe the contributions made by one the 5 studied Ancient Greek
historian and scientists as demonstrated with 80% accuracy on the Resume Assignment. In this assignment
students will show mastery by completing a resume for one of the 5 Ancient Greek historians and scientist that
we went over in class by using their notes, textbook and the internetT. They will then share the information
they found with peers at their table the following day.

The breakdown of the points will be

6 points for the Ancient Greek historian or scientist motto/performance method or contribution in relation to
their field.
3 points for the rest of the points to be filled ( jobs, skills & abilities, accomplishments, awards & honors).
1 points for the references (the notes, the textbook and at least 2 websites).

Total points for assignment: 10

Sub-objectives, SWBAT (Sequenced from basic to complex):

SWBAT discuss how the development of one of the 5 Ancient Greek historians and scientist of their choice has
shaped the way we record history, make scientific developments and uphold medicinal etiquette.

SWBAT describe the ways in which one of 5 Ancient Greek historians and scientist developed or began their
fields

Key vocabulary:

Materials:

Hippocratic Oath: A set of promises about patient

care that new doctors make when they start
practicing medicine.

Technology: Phone/Ipad/Laptop
Pencil

Opening (state objectives, connect to previous learning, and make relevant to real life)

Lately we have been learning about Greek Philosophers, who can tell the class what a
philosophy is?
-wait time 1-2 min
Based on what students answer, continue with asking students to name a few philosophers
they have studied so far (Socrates, Plato and Aristotle).
Well, today we are going to go more in depth in the fields of history, science and medicine.
-State objective

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Teacher Will:

-Notes which will be filled in will be passed at the door

*Start powerpoint presentation
-Ask students how do history and science help out in
todays world?/ What can we accomplish thanks to history

Student Will:

Students will follow directions and fill in their notes as the

presentation goes on.
Students will actively participate in discussions and volunteer to
answer questions made by the teacher.

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and science? (3 students)

- Based on student response point out how without science
and history, we would not have been able to develop medicine
and made discoveries, and without history we wouldn't have
learned from what happened in the past.
(show an example of the reason as to why history is
important from Thucydides written work )
HISTORY SECTION:
-After going over Herodotes and Thucydides, ask students
how were their methods similar and different. (have students
discuss this with their tables.)
-Listen to 3 responses from students and elaborate
depending on what they came up with.
SCIENCE SECTION:
-Ask students how the way Thales developed science is
similar to the scientific method, ask what is the scientific
method.
-Ask why would historians consider Thales a scientist
(discuss with their group)
- Briefly talk about Pythagoras and show what the
Pythagorean Theorem is but not with a lot of detail because
its content they wont see till next year.
MEDICINE SECTION:
- Ask Why is Hippocrates known as the father of science? 3
students.
- Remind students of what an oath is and give real life
examples such as oaths made by girl scouts, clubs and the
pledge of allegiance.
-Ask what are some of the rules in the Hippocratic Oath?
-Move onto Kahoot activity
Co-Teaching Strategy

One teach one observe

Differentiation Strategy

The ELL student will be given preferential sitting, close to the board in order to have easy access to the teacher.
The teacher will also check on this student to make sure they are understanding the information.

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Teacher Will:

Student Will:

Students will responsibly use their technology to

actively participate in the activity.
Students will display team player attitude during the

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Students will play on their own or with a partner

as approved by the teacher.

game.
Students will actively participate in class discussion.

-Give an overview on how to play the game and

set some game rules:
Explain how due to internet connectivity some
might take longer to log on. As well as in the case
that a device stops working become a team with
the person next to them.
No inappropriate names on the game, the game
will change it and you can take them out.
All students must stay in their seats unless told
otherwise.
No sitting on tables.
Show sportsmanship (no sore losers, making fun
of what other students put down as the answer)
Make adjustments as needed.
Play the game once.
Price is a lollipop.
Depending on what questions students missed,
give a brief explanation/ discussion of the correct
answer.

Co-Teaching Strategy
Which co-teaching approach will you use to maximize student achievement?
One teach , one observe
Differentiation Strategy
The student in the ELL program will be allowed to work with someone else if they desire.
The teacher will check on their progress.
Special education students will be allowed to work together, if this activity proves to be a challenge these students will instead watch videos on
the Ancient Greek scientist and historians we studied.

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Student Will:

Now that we have a better understanding of

these 5 Ancient Greek contributors of history and
science, we are going to put it to practice
Introduce the resume paper.
Ask students if they know what a job resume is

Students will follow directions given by the teacher.

Students will actively participate in discussion of the
assignment and ask for clarification when needed.
Students will choose one of the 5 Ancient Greek
historians and scientist and become an expert on

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and what is in it. (3 students and elaborate based

on what they answered.)
Let the students know that they will be becoming
experts on one of the 5 Greek Historians and
Scientist.
Show the example of the resume and go over
how it is filled out.
Give the following instructions:
Each section must be in complete sentences.
The sections of jobs, skills & abilities,
accomplishments, awards & honors and
references will be written in bullet points.
To complete the assignment they will use their
notes, the textbook and the internet.
This is independent work.
Once the students finish, they will present to one
another and check off point on a checklist and
provide a positive and a refinement suggestion
regarding points made on the checklist.
the following Ask students to repeat what they
must accomplish and common rules.

them.
Students will complete the assignment in complete
sentences and with little to no grammatical errors.
Students will use their resources responsibly.

Co-Teaching Strategy
Which co-teaching approach will you use to maximize student achievement?
One teach , one observe
Differentiation Strategy
The teacher will check on the ELL students progress while walking around.
C.H. and AJ will be allowed to make a poster of one of the 5 greek historians and scientist on the computer.
Closing/Student Reflection/Real-life connections:

So now that we had the chance to get to know all of these historians and scientist, lets tie
it back to the project you have been working on. Where you are researching a number of
different gods and goddesses. Please create a twitter post from the person you researched
answering the following question

twitter exit ticket : What god or goddess would the Ancient Greek historian or scientist that
you chose like to be in charge according to their performance methods and contributions?