UbD Lesson Plan

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Teacher’s Name: Kristine Yeckley- Subject/Course: Science
Torres

Lesson Title: Coloring Flowers Grade Level: First Grade

Approximate Time Frame: One
lesson period
Essential Vocabulary: xylem

Stage 1 – Desired Results

Competency/Objectives: Student will learn how water and nutrients are
transported through the stem of a flower

Established Goals:
Understandings Water and nutrients are transported
Students will understand through transport tissue in a plant
that...

Essential Questions:

Students will know… key terms-xylem

how water is transported through the
plant
Students will be able to… conduct the experiment on their own

Brief Summary of the Lesson:

 The students will watch the video podcast, go over vocabulary, and then
complete the experiment in groups that they viewed on the podcast.
Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence
Performance Task:
Performance Task Statement:
Students will work independently and
collaboratively to complete a coloring
flower experiment.
Students will understand…
Students will be able to do…
G.R.A.S.P.S.
Here is where you will develop a
scenario for the activity/project.
This section is for you to develop a
guide for the students on what to
do.
Goal(s):
(Scenario for Assignment/Project)
Students will watch the podcast of
Coloring Flowers and then work in
groups to complete the same
experiment.
the importance of how water and
nutrients travel through a plant
recall key terms and complete the
experiment
watch the “Coloring Flowers”
podcast
recall key terms-xylem
be able to complete the experiment
either individually or in a small
group
explain how water and nutrients
are brought to the different
parts of the plant and flower
Role: as an effective team member and
(Student’s role) individual to complete a task

Audience: teacher
(Who will see this information? It can be the teacher
only.)
Situation: individually
(How – individually, partners, groups – the goal will as assigned groups
be accomplished.)
Performance: Students will watch the entire
(What will the student do?) podcast of “Coloring Flowers”
Students will work in groups to
complete the experiment

Standards: group participation-group discussions,

(The criteria for success and how it will be assessed.) on task behavior, helping others and
listening

Key criteria to reflect Performance rubric (group participation rubric,

Tasks: group work observation
Examples: Rubric, Checklist, etc. checklist)

Other Evidence work samples

Stage 3: Learning Plan, Experiences, and Instruction:

UbD Lesson Plan
TEACHER: Yeckley-Torres DATE: 11/30/10

CLASS: Science UNIT: plants, coloring flowers

LESSON TITLE: Coloring Flowers

Information from Stage 1: Desired Results

Unit & Competency Understanding how flowers take in
water for nutrition purposes
Enduring Understanding(s): Students will understand that there
are reasons for plants and flowers to
take in water and nutrients

Essential Question(s): Why is intake of water important?

What is xylem?

Learning Activities: Consider the WHERETO elements

The Teacher will… The Student will…
W lead a discussion on the The students will learn
Where are we going? What importance of water and how the plant and flowers
is expected? water consumption by take in water
flowers and plants

H use a video showing how watch video clip and

How will we hook (Introduce plants and flowers draw reflect on how it is
this to) the students? in water important to flowers and
plants
E use video, lecture and gain a better
How will we equip students experiment activities. understanding of how
for expected performances? plants and flowers intake
water.

R review worksheets reflect on the importance

How will we rethink or of water necessity to
revise? plants and flowers.
E Complete the complete peer and self
How will students self- experiment. evaluation forms.
evaluate and reflect their
learning?
T use video, group work, work with other students
How will we tailor learning and lecture. on different levels.
to varied needs, interests,
and learning styles?
O Use a video as an complete the desired
How will we organize the opening activity, then steps of the teacher’s
sequence of learning? follow-up by having the activities.
students work in groups
to complete the
experiment.

Information from Stage 2: Other Evidence

Sufficient and Revealing Evidence of Understanding: Briefly explain if and
how it will be used.
Informal Check: question/answer session
monitor progress while doing
group work
Observation/Dialogue: group work observation
checklist
Quiz/Test: not applicable

Academic Prompt: group discussion about video

Performance Task/Project: complete experiment

Other:

Special Needs:
Modifications: Accommodations:
IEP as needed work with students at different skill
levels

Plans for after this lesson/competency is complete:

Completed experiment
Work samples

Resources Used: Websites, books, film clips, etc.

Type of Resource(s): Name of Resource(s):
Video clips Coloring Flowers
Website