Dakota State University

College of Education
LESSON PLAN FORMAT

Name: Jacob Tvedt

Grade Level: 2nd Grade
School: Rustic Acres
Date: 4/11/18
Time: 2:30

Reflection from prior lesson:

In the lesson before, we went outside, and students observed their own shadows and
shadows of objects. They shared what they saw with the class.

Lesson Goal(s) / Standards:

1-ESS1-1 Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can
be predicted.
K.W.8 - With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or
gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
1.W.8 - With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or
gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
2.W.8 - Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided
sources to answer a question.

Lesson Objectives:
When given objects to create short and long shadows, students will write down one
thing they found out about a short distance shadow and a long-distance shadow.

Materials Needed:
Sun and Shadows Journal
Pencil
Flashlights/Lamps
Name sticks

Contextual Factors/ Learner Characteristics:

13 ELL Students
Last class of the day
Class is right after recess/snack time.
A. The Lesson

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
Who can tell me what we did yesterday? Looked at shadows of ourselves, Looked at
shadows of objects.
I am going to read a little more of What Makes a Shadow?
 I will read pages 24 – end.
Today we are going to be observing far and close shadows with our hand. Our learning
target today is: I can make my own shadow and compare short shadows to long
shadows.

2. Content Delivery (20 minutes)

We are going to form groups of two by drawing sticks. We are going to follow your Sun
and Shadow Journal. The first thing that we are going to do is pick different objects and
make as many different shadows as we can. Then draw when you saw, follow the
questions in your lab book. (I will let them explore with different objects for a while.)

Now what you will do is take one of the objects and make the longest shadow you can
and then write down how you did it. After you are done with that, create the shortest
shadow you can and write down what you did.

3. Closure (5 minutes)
Okay class, make sure that you filled out your journal about the shadows you made.
After you get done filling that out, discuss with your table one thing that you saw or
noticed. I am going to go around, and I want each group to share one thing that you
observed or noticed.

B. Assessments Used
Formative Assessment – students write down their observations and groups sharing
one thing they noticed.

C. Differentiated Instruction
Students can use their hand to create a shadow if they choose to not use any objects.
Students can work independently if they choose.

D. Resources
NSTA.org
Hands-On Science – Evan Moor Corp.