It’s my Birthday! Will you please come to my
birthday party?Lesson Plan: Identifying Different Cultures in
Social ScienceBy: Mary Trotier
State Goal 18A.1
Objectives: 1) Identify different cultures 2) Heritage becomes part of the United States
State Goal and Objectives
High Score: Demonstrate with Proficiency
Medium Score: Demonstrate with Adequacy
Low Score: Needs Improvement
Rubric
Assessment Criteria:
Birthday Book Summary: Birthday Traditions in Different
Countries kidparties.com/TraditionsInDifferentCountries.htm Map of World
Teaching Resources
Birthday Book Summary of Birthday traditions around the
world Map of the World Five separate directions for each group Bucket or Hat Construction paper and color tissue paper Glue, Scissors, crayons, and tape
Materials Necessary for the Lesson
Students will sit on floor listening while teacher reads birthday book
Summary of Birthdays around the World Questions and answers Rules given before activity proceeds
Introduction of 100 minute lesson
First 10 minutes: Teacher divides class in five groups and picks birthday child for each group. Teacher explains basic directions for lesson.
30 minutes: Students’ gather supplies & create artwork
20 Minutes: Teacher explains play acting. Children practice their parts in play acting.
25 Minutes; 5 minutes given for each groups play. 5 Minutes: Conclusion and homework.
Development of Lesson
Country: New Zealand Objects to Make: Three Dimensional Cake
and candles out of construction paper Play Acting: Children clap and sing “ Happy
Birthday” Reader reads about new Zealand's birthday
tradition and points to map where it is located
Example of artwork and play acting
Teacher will access: Problems Successes What will he or she do differently
Critical Comments and Reflections
