Reading Thermometers 1 st grade class at XXX Elementary Presented by Andrea

Objectives of my lesson Math – Students will gain an understanding of the use of a thermometer and learn how to read a thermometer. Science - Students will read the thermometers accurately and will match a corresponding temperature with a season in their community.

Summary of the lesson 1. Introduction: Discussion of thermometers and temperature 2. Discussion of how to read a thermometer using overheads

Summary of lesson 3. Reading thermometers at stations 4. Concluding discussion about findings during stations

Strengths of the lesson Using real thermometers allowed students to interact with concrete materials The lesson connected to a concept presented on math homework and was followed up with other lessons about temperature and weather

Strengths of the lesson Filling in worksheets during stations allowed for assessment of the lesson Concluding discussion allowed for review of the stations and participation from the students

Concerns about the lesson Lack of following directions led to playing in the water Noise level became too loud

Concerns about the lesson During the ending discussion not everyone was paying attention Forgot to discuss degrees

Changes and revisions I would repeat behavioral expectations at least twice. I would use different thermometers. I would make a copy of the overhead instead of using permanent marker. I would allow a student to fill in the thermometer on the overhead as a demonstration for the whole class.

Applications to teaching Teachers must consider the amount of time it will take for preparation of the lesson. It is important to state behavioral expectations. Assessment of each lesson is important in order for a teacher to build on and review material. Learning takes place when students are actively involved in the lesson!