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Grade 2 - Integrated Lesson Plans

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Lesson Plan One

Name: Attribute Game

Objectives:

P-1    establish an understanding of a problem by asking questions
D-1    acquire data through measuring
D-6    display data using object graphs
D-8    discuss, interpret, and ascribe meaning to the organized data by examining the shape
N-26  estimate an amount by using referents or benchmarks

Organization/Preparation:

Whole group - 1 x 45 minutes

Manipulative/Resources:

Assessment Strategies:

Instructional Methods and Activities:

  1. Pumpkin in a bag - children are encouraged to ask questions about the content of the bag (Attribute game). Questions may only be answered by the teacher with a yes or a no.
    e.g.,

  2. After contents have been established, read a pumpkin story. You may wish to sing a pumpkin song at this time. Adapt any well known tune.
    e.g.,

  3. Discuss the pumpkin introducing the word circumference (or the distance around). Before actually estimating the circumference of the pumpkin, you may wish to do some other activities using estimation of circumference. (e.g., - size of head, wrist, waist, etc.)

  4. Hold the string so the children can cut a piece that represents their estimation of the circumference.

  5. Tape the strings on a large piece of paper to make an object graph. Use a different coloured string to measure the actual circumference and place on graph. See diagram.

  6. Discuss the results.

Adaptation:

The term "circumference" can be introduced but should not be expected to be known at this level. Use advanced and simple vocabulary together (e.g., circumference or distance around). You may want to repeat this activity in the near future using a large zucchini or strange looking ornamental gourd.

Teacher Notes:


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Lesson Plan Two

Name: Vertical Lines and Weight

Objectives:

D-6    display data using a picture graph
D-8    discuss, interpret, and ascribe meaning to the organized data
N-26  estimate an amount by using referents or benchmarks
M-44  compare, estimate and measure the mass of an object (pumpkin) using standard units (kilogram).

Organization/Preparation:

1 x 45 minutes
Follow-up is ongoing throughout the day in pairs or individually.

Manipulatives/Resources:

Assessment Strategies:

Instructional Methods and Activities:

  1. Read and discuss the book.

  2. Introduce the word "vertical" drawing attention to the vertical lines on the pumpkin.

  3. Have students estimate how many vertical lines are on the pumpkin.

  4. Have them write their guess on a small piece of paper.

  5. With your glue stick apply a strip of glue in a column. Have all those children with that guess apply their squares in that column.

    Arrange according to students

    0 - 1 2 - 3 4 - 5 6 - 7 8 -9 10 - 11 and so on


    2

    2

    3
    5

    5
    7

    6

    6

    6
    9
    11

  6. After the graph has been completed discuss the data. e.g., How many ..., How many more ..., How many less ..., etc.

  7. Count the actual vertical lines continuing until the students notice that you have gone around more than once. Brainstorm ideas how to actually get the correct answer. Write numbers on the pumpkin as you count.

  8. Discuss the estimations.

  9. Hold up the pumpkin. Ask children to estimate how much they think the pumpkin will weigh.

  10. Record their estimates on large paper.

  11. Place the pumpkin on the scale and eagerly say, "Wow, I didn't know it would weigh this much." Set the pumpkin on the floor. Children will want you to tell them how much the pumpkin weighed. Tell them you will leave the pumpkin and scale out all day so that when they get a chance they can go and weigh it.

Two rules:

Adaptation:

Some students may require some assistance in reading the bathroom scale. Find other things in the classroom that may weigh the same.

Teacher Notes:
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Lesson Plan Three

Name: Review Circumference, Vertical Lines and Weight

Objectives:

Review estimation of circumference, vertical lines and weight.

Organization/Preparation:

Manipulative/Resources:

Assessment Strategies:

Instructional Methods and Activities:

  1. Discuss the history of pumpkins.

  2. Discuss varieties of squash.

  3. Review terms: circumference, vertical lines and weight in kilograms.

  4. Explain to the children that they will each receive a pumpkin. They are to:

    1. Put their initials on their pumpkin.
    2. Estimate the circumference of their pumpkin and tape the string (lesson two) on the top of their desk. With another colour they measure the actual circumference and tape that string on their desk beside the first string.
    3. Estimate the number of vertical lines on their pumpkin and record on a piece of paper. Count the actual number of lines and record. Tape paper to desk.
    4. Estimate the weight of their pumpkin and record. Also record actual weight.
    5. With a partner, discuss results.
    6. Write about their experiences in their journal.

Adaptation:

Students may use methods of recording their experiences other than writing in their journals.

Teacher Notes:


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Lesson Plan Four

Name: Seeds

Objectives:

N-9    recognize that quantities can be ordered according to the numbers assigned to represent each           quantity
N-26  estimate an amount by using referents or benchmarks
N-28  group by 100's, 10's and 1's

Organization/Preparation:

Manipulative/Resources:

Assessment Strategies:

Instructional Methods and Activities:

  1. Cut open the pumpkin.

  2. Discuss:

    1. Do the seeds appear to be in one spot more than the other?
    2. How are the seeds attached to the pumpkin?
    3. What does the pumpkin feel like? look like? smell like?
    4. Are all the seeds the same shape, size and colour?
    5. Would these seeds grow? Which ones would you choose to plant?
    6. What else can be done with seeds?

  3. Depending on the size of your class you may clean the pumpkin yourself or have the children take turns.

  4. Wash and place the seeds on a cookie tray.

  5. Have the children estimate the number of seeds.

  6. Write the guesses randomly on chart paper or chalkboard.

  7. With children in horseshoe formation on the floor count the seeds in groups of 10's. Place groups of 10's in egg carton sections. Once 100 seeds have been collected place 10 sections in the lid of the egg carton. (Introduce the term 100 if needed.) Use place value chart to record.

  8. Discuss the results.

  9. Order the estimates which have been written on the chart paper.

  10. Read the book From Seed to Jack-O-Lantern by Anna Lyons Johnson.

Adaptation:

When counting seeds you may also want to tally.

Teacher Notes:

 
  11
 233  
 
   25
   10  
 
1022
   Estimations


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Lesson Plan Five

Name: Seeds (two)

Objectives:

N-20  skip count forwards by 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, and 10's
N-26  estimate an amount by using referents or benchmarks
N-27  group by 100's, 10's and 1's
N-30  read words for numerals up to 20

Organization/Preparation:

Manipulative/Resources:

Assessment Strategies:

Instructional Methods and Activities:

  1. Review the number of seeds in the large pumpkin using the number line, counting by 2's, 5's and 10's. Later introduce counting by 3's and 4's. (Use this as a five-minute math activity at the beginning of remaining lessons.)

  2. Hand out sheet. Children will colour and cut out pumpkins. Students could also draw their own pumpkin. (Can be stored in desk for later use as a five minute math activity.)

  3. Teacher asks child to hold up the pumpkin displaying a specific number.

  4. Children estimate the number of seeds in their individual pumpkins. Add this number in their journal.

  5. Students cut the top off their pumpkins and with scoops clean out their pumpkin.

  6. Wash seeds and put in margarine container.

  7. While seeds are drying, the children could view a film, read a book, or write about their experiences in their journal.

  8. Counting the seeds. Group by tens and ones using place value cups. Record actual number of seeds in their journal.

    hundreds
    tens
    ones



      

    		      

  9. Compile seeds on cookie tray in 50 mL cup oil. Bake 350°F, until lightly browned. Drain on paper towel, sprinkle with salt and store in covered jar until eaten. It is suggested that the roasted seeds be different from those used in # 1-8. Consider allergies.

Adaptation:

Adapt number words according to reading ability.

Teacher holds up cards on which has been written number words. Students write the number on chalkboards or paper. Have number words and numerals available for students to refer to if required.

Students could order the pumpkin number words.

When eating the seeds, children can sit in groups and share to introduce the concept of fractions.

The concept of multiplication (repeated addition) and division (sharing) could also be introduced.

Teacher Notes:


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Lesson Plan Six

Name: Pumpkin Carving

Objectives:

G-14  draw two-dimensional figures M-44  compare, estimate, and then measure the masses of objects using standard units (kilogram)

Organization/Preparation:

Manipulative/Resources:

Assessment Strategies:

Instructional Methods and Activities:

  1. Read about pumpkin carving and discuss.

  2. Brainstorm kinds of faces that can be carved.

  3. Review basic shapes.

  4. Have each child draw their chosen face on paper. (Collect these for graphing in lesson seven.)

  5. Demonstrate carving using class pumpkin.

  6. Have children carve individual pumpkins. Supervision will be required for those unable to carve without assistance.

  7. Have children estimate the weight of pumpkin after carving. They can record this in their journals.

  8. Tell children they can weigh their pumpkins during the day and record the actual weight in their journal.

  9. Tell children you wish to purchase two more pumpkins for cooking. Have them look in the newspaper for the cheapest price.

Adaptation:

  1. Keep the pumpkins - discuss rotting. Estimate how long it may take for the pumpkins to rot. Weigh rotten pumpkins and compare the weights to full and to carved pumpkins.

  2. Science - look at mould under microscope. Grow a mould garden by putting several foods in a glass jar. Health - Make mould cultures by rubbing individual pieces of bread on different objects (water fountain, pencils, principal's pen, inside shoes/boots, etc.) Cover and keep moist. Discuss results. Talk about moulds that are beneficial. Certain kinds of moulds may be beneficial to some people but not to others, e.g., penicillin.

  3. Work in groups and encourage participation.

Teacher Notes:
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Lesson Plan Seven (continuation of lesson six)

Name: Pumpkin Carving

Objectives:

D-6    display data using a picture graph
M-44  compare, estimate, and then measure the masses of objects using standard units (kilogram)
M-59  solve problems relating to money
M-64  add and subtract amounts of money (cents or dollars)

Organization/Preparation:

Manipulative/Resources:

Assessment Strategies:

Instructional Methods and Activities:

  1. Compare weights of pumpkins on board.

  2. Discuss their findings. Ask each child to individually compare these findings with their estimations. Individuals may share their estimates if they desire.

  3. Instruct children to write about their findings in their journals.

  4. Using the squares of paper depicting carved faces (collected in previous lesson), have each child add their face to the graph.

    e.g.,

    Discuss Results.

  5. Compare the prices of pumpkins found in the newspaper. Use calculators.

  6. Decide where to purchase the pumpkins, taking into consideration the distance involved and the price of gas.

  7. Assignment: Ask the children to bring pumpkin recipes to school.

Adaptation:

Students may want to conduct a survey in other classrooms to find the preferred design for pumpkin faces (data analysis). They can make a large poster to display results.
Students unable to write in journals could record on a tape recorder.

Teacher Notes:


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Lesson Plan Eight

Name: Pumpkin Recipes

Objectives:

M-23  solve a variety of problems involving capacity
M-24  understand that capacity is the amount a container holds
M-25  compare the capacity of two containers as more or less or equal - review

Organization/Preparation:

Morning lesson

Afternoon lesson

Manipulative/Resources:

Assessment Strategies:

Instructional Methods and Activities:

Morning lesson
  1. Collect pumpkin recipes.

  2. Read recipes with students.

  3. Have children vote on their favourites. After lesson make overhead transparencies of these recipes so the children may read these later in the day.

  4. Divide children into two groups. Quickly, cut up pumpkin into chunks. Have each student carefully remove peel.

(The teacher should now cook the meat from the pumpkin and mash before afternoon lesson.)

Afternoon lesson

  1. Measure amount of meat obtained from the pumpkins.

  2. Show overhead transparencies of recipes. Discuss the form of writing a recipe compared to other forms of writing. Discuss how the purpose of reading a recipe is different from reading other literary forms.

  3. With students, decide which recipes are possible to make with the amount of pumpkin meat that we have obtained.

  4. Vote for the most popular recipe.

  5. Assign various students to bring other ingredients and supplies to make the recipe for the next lesson.

Adaptation:

  1. You may have the students compare the price of raw pumpkin to the price of purchased canned pumpkin.

  2. (Health) Examine labels of purchased canned pumpkin for ingredients. The addition of preserving agents could lead to a discussion of both the benefits and risks of this technological development.

  3. Estimate which recipe would be the most economical.

  4. Depending on the class, you may wish to have the students double the recipe rather than making the same recipe twice.

Teacher Notes:
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Lesson Plan Nine

Name: Baking the Pumpkin

Objectives:

M-23  solve a variety of problems involving capacity
M-24  understand that capacity is the amount a container holds
M-25  compare the capacity of containers as more, less, or equal (review)
M-27  estimate, measure, and compare the capacity of two containers using non-standard units

Organization/Preparation:

Manipulative/Resources:

Assessment Strategies:

Instructional Methods and Activities:

  1. Review recipe with class referring often to methods, ingredients and how we would measure the ingredients.
    e.g.,

  2. Send on student to turn on the oven.

  3. Have several students mix the various ingredients or have students in small groups mix the ingredients.

  4. While the recipe is baking, have the students fill in the minimal clue recipe.

Adaptation:

Start recipe book to be continued throughout the year.
Discuss wholesome food as compared to junk food.
Make a pumpkin recipe book.

This lesson could also be adapted to teach temperature and the thermometer as a technological device.

Teacher Notes:


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