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Economics-5th grade
Date: 11/1/04 & 11/3/04
Lesson 1: Pre-test & Intro
Objective:
TSWBAT start to fill out a KWL chart together as a class.
Michigan Benchmark:
Tech.3.LE.4: Use technologies to organize thoughts in a logical process.
Materials:
Pre-Test, pencils, TV monitor, computer with Inspiration, directions for next
class period.
Anticipatory Set:
Who has heard the word economics? What could it mean?
Modeling Activity/Guided Practice:
Together we will start to fill out a KWL, with the students raising their hand
to offer information while I type it into the computer for all to see.
Independent Practice:
Students will take the pre-test. I will let them know that it's ok if you don't
know or understand something, this is just a pre-test and by the time you take
the test at the end of the unit you will have learned about economics. I will
grade the tests, but it's not going to count for a grade in the class, it will
be used to measure how much you learned.
Closure:
What do you think about economics today? Are you ready to learn? Pass out
directions for next class-they must read the directions before coming to class
next time.
Assessment:
I will score their pre-tests, but they won't count for a grade. There isn't
really anything to assess with this lesson since it is just an introduction to
the unit rather than teaching anything.
Reflection:
This went well with the four classes. There is a wide range of knowledge, though
it seems as if our home class knows the least about economics to start with. The
average on the pre-tests was around 10/23 for all the classes, except Mrs.
Cortellini's class which had an average of 12/23. After scoring the tests, it's
clear that none of the fifth graders understand what capital means in relation
to economics.
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