Lesson Plan Guide: Unit/Chapter Objective/Generalization/Big Idea

Lesson Plan Guide
Teacher Candidate: Lauren Clayton Date: April 29, 2018
Grade and Topic: Grade 2 – Social Studies Length of Lesson: 60 minutes
Mentor Teacher: Dr. Johnson School: University of Memphis – IDT 3600
UNIT/CHAPTER OBJECTIVE/GENERALIZATION/BIG IDEA:
In the Organizing the Regions of the United States lesson, students will examine the geography of each region
of the United States as described in the TN state social studies standard 2.10.
LESSON OBJECTIVE:
Content Learning Goals and Objectives
1. Given a handout, TLW match the physical features to each region of the United States from memory with at least
50% accuracy.
2. Given an iPad, TLW use the Internet to research the six regions of the United States and their many physical
features and take notes with 100% accuracy.
3. Given an iPad, TLW create a concept map, organizing all of the physical features with their correct region of the
United States with 95% accuracy.
Student Participation
The goal of this lesson is for students to have a clear understanding of the physical features of each region of the United
States.
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
State/District, Common Core Standards
TN Social Studies – 2.10.17 Compare and contrast regions of the U.S. (i.e., Southeast, Northeast, Great Plains,
Rocky Mountains, and Pacific Northwest) in terms of climate, physical features, and population.
ISTE Standard(s)
1. Empowered Learner
D. Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose,
use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging
technologies.
6. Creative Communicator
C. Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital
objects such as visualizations, models or simulations.
MATERIALS:
Materials Used
1. Handout
2. Pencil
3. iPad
4. Projector Screen
5. Notebook
iPad Applications Needed
Kidspiration Map Lite
Technology Integration
The iPad application, Kidspiration Map Lite, will be used to create a concept map for the Organizing the
Regions of the United States activity. Student, upon completing the activity, will save their work to a shared
Dropbox folder for their class. A sample of the product will be available.
BACKGROUND and RATIONALE:
● Students will demonstrate a clear understanding of each region of the United States and their respective
physical features by creating a concept map to organize each physical feature with the region it appears
in.
● This lesson is a continuation of TN Social Studies Standard 2.10.
● We will to the physical features of regions of the United States all throughout U.S. geography.
● I am aware that the lesson will be differentiated for students who did not master the objectives and for
those ready for enrichment. However, modifications are not covered in this course and are not part of
this particular lesson.
PROCEDURES AND TIMELINE:
● Introduction: Begin by discussing what was learned in the previous lesson about the regions of the
United States and their physical features, climate, and population. Pass out the handout and briefly
explain the directions. Provide pictures of each region and ask the students if they can remember what
tourist attractions are in each region.
● Procedures:
Prior to the iPad (10 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
1. After the introduction, distribute the handout that contains physical features of the United States and ask students
to match each physical feature listed with each region that contains that feature. Students will be completing this
handout by memory. Upon completion, ask students to share their answers with the class. Note: Some features
will be used more than once!
Student Procedures:
1. From memory, complete the Regions of the United States handout by matching each physical feature to the
appropriate region.
2. When completed, compare and contrast answers with class.
Using an iPad to Research (15 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
1. Have students open safari on their iPad and research the regions of the United States and their physical features
2. Have students take notes on their research findings
3. Monitor and assist as needed
Student Procedures:
1. Open Safari on iPad and research the regions of the United States and the physical features
2. Take notes on research findings
Using an iPad to Create Concept Map (20 minutes)
Teacher Procedure:
1. Have students open the Kidspiration Map Lite application on the iPad
2. Discuss what a concept map is and the purpose of graphic organizers
3. Pull up a blank example of a concept map on projector screen
4. Discuss the requirements for the concept map (i.e., how many of each category)
5. Have students use their handout to create a concept map for the regions of the U.S. and their features
6. Do the first two physical features with class so that they have an idea of what to do
7. Monitor and assist as needed
Note: encourage students to be as creative as possible!
Student Procedure:
1. Open Kidspiration Map Lite application on iPad

2. Create a concept map that includes:
 Appropriate title
 1 main idea (ex: “6 Regions of the United States”)
 6 subheadings (each region)
 20 concepts (physical features)
 5 images (clip art)
3. Upon completion, save work and upload to class Dropbox folder
4. Make sure to correct any spelling errors
After the iPad (10 minutes)
Teacher Procedures:
1. Place students in groups of 3 to 4 students

2. Ask students to discuss their research
3. Have students discuss where they put each physical feature and why
4. For homework, have them write a paragraph about one of the six regions of the United States, choosing one feature to
focus on
Student Procedures:
1. While in a group, students review each other’s work and discuss the different physical features and the region they
belong to
2. Students discuss their previous research and their placements of each physical feature under each region
3. Students write a paragraph discussing a particular region and feature for homework
● Closure: Students volunteer to share some of their research about a specific region. The next day, have
a student volunteer to read their homework assignment about a region and ask them why they chose that
specific region and physical feature.
ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE:
100% accuracy – students researched each region thoroughly and took good notes
95% accuracy – students placed most of the physical features in the right region, but misplaced 3 physical
features in the wrong region
50% accuracy – students matched 10 physical features to the correct region of the United States
MODIFICATIONS:
I am aware that modifications will be made for students who did not master the objectives and for those
ready for enrichment. However, modifications are not covered in this course and are not part of this
particular lesson.

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Teacher Candidate: Lauren Clayton Date: April 29, 2018

Grade and Topic: Grade 2 – Social Studies Length of Lesson: 60 minutes

Mentor Teacher: Dr. Johnson School: University of Memphis – IDT 3600

UNIT/CHAPTER OBJECTIVE/GENERALIZATION/BIG IDEA:

Content Learning Goals and Objectives

State/District, Common Core Standards

iPad Applications Needed

Kidspiration Map Lite

BACKGROUND and RATIONALE:

PROCEDURES AND TIMELINE:

Prior to the iPad (10 minutes)

Using an iPad to Research (15 minutes)

Using an iPad to Create Concept Map (20 minutes)

1. Open Kidspiration Map Lite application on iPad

1. Place students in groups of 3 to 4 students

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