Lesson Plan Outline for Teaching with Technology (Games)

Your Name Academic Subject Jennifer Kern Grade 4 Math Measurement

Standards: State and/or Common Core

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within a single system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table.

Subject(s) of the lesson

Approximating MeasurementPrerequisite Knowledge: What do they need to know? What will you have them recall?

This will be an introductory lesson for students to customary forms of measurement. Some students may have prior knowledge on associated vocabulary others may not.

Content Describe in a paragraph. You can also add an outline.One of our math units focuses on measurement, both customary and metric. Not only will students have to differentiate between customary and metric units; they will also need to choose an appropriate unit of measurement as well as converting between two. Once introduced to the associated units of customary length, capacity and weight students will need to understand the differences between the various associated units.

List the objectives for this lesson. They should include what the students will learn from your instructionSWBA to understand customary measurement and choose an appropriate unit for a given object.

How will you teach the content? Details help. Include the game(s), what do you do before the games and how do you follow-up.

First, T will introduce the concept of customary measurement and where it is used. (i.e U.S) Next, S will turn & talk to brainstorm any customary units specifically related to length, capacity and weight. T will call S back together to share writing units on the board (inch, foot, yard, mile, etc). To help students visually understand the differences, T will provide examples of each. As well as the tools associated with customary measurement (ruler and yard stick). If needed, students will be prompted to determine possible examples. Then, T will introduce the game: http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-4/which-customary-unit-is-appropriate S will have to work together and discuss which unit is an appropriate measure for the provided object. (This will help to strength their understanding of the content, as they are provided feedback with each answer). Once the game is finished, S will work around the room with a partner to locate/brainstorm appropriate objects for each customary length unit (in this case). For example: inch (pencil, book, etc.) After some time, S will be called back together (whole group) to share their ideas with the class, so T can check for understanding and accuracy. Lists will be collected as well.

Additional materials you will use and how will you use them.

Game Classroom list to further understanding S will use real-world relatable objects and choose an appropriate customary measurement SMART board- game will be pulled up for S to complete

Evaluation Strategies The game will help me to evaluate S understanding based upon their feedback (thats correct/incorrect). If incorrect, we can then have a class discussion to clarify and clear up any misunderstandings. The partner list as well would provide further evaluation of S understanding. Are S completing their list accuracy, with little to no difficulty? Are they meeting the objective? - Do they understand customary measurement and can they choose an appropriate unit for a given object?

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