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= LESSON PLAN = created by: Snow Springs Elementary

__Core Objective/Standard__:
Standard 3 Obj. 1.1- Describe, classify, and communicate observations about the motion of objects, ie. straight, zigzag, circular, curved, back and forth, and fast or slow.

__Student learning objective__:
Students will be able to describe, classify, and communicate observations about the motion of objects, ie. straight, zigzag, circular, curved, back and forth, and fast or slow using literature and visuals.

__Materials needed__:
Possible literature connections- //Fast and Slow How do Things Move// by Sue Barraclough //The Way Things Move// by Robin Nelson //Straight and Curving// by Sue Barraclough

Graphic Organizer for Movement Movement charts

__Teacher (To) directions/actions/instructions__:
Read literature connections. The teacher will explain and demonstrate the meaning of the different ways objects can move using an object such as a basketball. The teacher will use the correct vocabulary when demonstrating how the objects move and show charts that demonstrate the movement. The teacher will then explain and show to the students how they will be observing and collecting data on how different objects can move on their graphic organizer. The teacher will record on the graphic organizer using words or pictures.

__Teachers/Students (With) actions__:
Together the teacher and students will find and object to observe. The teacher will select one student to move the object in a way they choose. All students will record the movement on their charts. Repeat several times.

__Students (By) actions/activities students will do during lesson__:
Individually or in groups students will select objects in their environment to move and observe. They can choose the way their objects move and then record on their graphic organizers with words or pictures.

__Assessment-these may be written, verbal, observations, etc__:
Review graphic organizers and watch for participation.