Early Childhood Mathsand science
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Assignment 08
EC400 Early Childhood Math and Science
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the “Format Requirements” page for specific format requirements.
Part 1
Your assignment is to choose an objective relevant to math for the primary grades. You should use your state math standards just as you did with science for Assignment 4. Then use the lesson plan outline below to create a math lesson.
For this assignment, instead of an initial activity, you will start your lesson with a “motivating question,” to not only engage students in the lesson, but to offer the opportunity for a brief informal pre-assessment. The lesson should end with evaluation of both yourself and your students.
A breakdown of what is expected in your assignment is below:
Motivating Question:
This question is used to engage students in the lesson. It could also be used as an informal pre-assessment before beginning in order to assess students’ prior knowledge of the topic.
Learning Target:
This is stated in complete sentence(s) and is appropriate for an early childhood classroom.
Objective/ Standard:
This
states a specific state standard.
The object can be phrased as, “The student will be able to _____”
Resources/Materials:
Lists all materials used in the procedure.
Advanced Preparation:
This includes all tasks that must
be completed by the teacher
before the lesson.
Activities/Tasks:
What will students be engaged in during the lesson (small group work, individual tasks, etc)
Evaluation:
This states at least 2 questions you will ask yourself to determine whether your
students are working and
learning, and not just playing.
Formative Assessment/Criteria for Success:
How will you assess students’ knowledge of the standard?
Part 2
As you did your reading for Lesson 7, it brought about the understanding that math and science can, and should be, intertwined with literacy.
· Books can serve many purposes in math and science.
· Books can be used as initial activities in lessons to grab the students’ attention.
· Books can help foster the use of concept words.
· Books can serve as visual aids in understanding math and science concepts.
Using children’s books is a great way to teach math and science concepts across the curriculum.
1. Find three children’s books that could be used in correlation with a particular math or science concept or skill.
2. In paragraph form, be sure to identify the title and author of each
book.
3. Give a brief overview of each book, and explain which math or science concept or skill you would use each book to help teach.
4. Finally, briefly describe an activity you could do with the students as an extension of each story to help teach the concept or skill.
You may use the Internet and/or Appendix B in your textbook to help you find books.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
15 points8 points5 points2 points
The student created a
clear
topic/concept and the objective
states a specific state standard.
The student created a
somewhat clear topic/concept
and the objective states a
specific state
standard.
The student created a vague
topic/concept and the objective
does not state a specific state
standard.
The student created an unclear
topic/concept and the objective
does not state a specific state
standard.
10 points8 points5 points2 points
The student clearly listed
materials used in the procedure
and included tasks that need to
be completed by the teacher
before the lesson.
The student somewhat clearly
listed materials used in the
procedure and included tasks
that need to be completed by
the teacher before the lesson.
The student vaguely listed
materials used in the procedure
and included tasks that need to
be completed by the teacher
before the lesson.
The student unclearly listed
materials used in the procedure
and included tasks that need to
be completed by the teacher
before the lesson.
15 points8 points5 points2 points
The student clearly provided a
motivating question and an
overview of the activity that
students will
complete.
The student somewhat clearly
provided a motivating question
and an overview of the activity
that students will complete.
The student vaguely provided a
motivating question and an
overview of the activity that
students will complete.
The student provided an
unclear motivating question
and/or an unclear overview of
the activity that students will
complete.
5 points4 points3 points2 points
The student clearly stated at
least 1 question teachers can
use to determine whether the
students are working and
learning.
The student somewhat clearly
stated at least 1 question
teachers can use to determine
whether the students are
working and learning.
The student vaguely stated 1
question teachers can use to
determine whether the students
are working and learning.
The student unclearly stated 1
question teachers can use to
determine whether the students
are working and learning.
5 points4 points 3 points 2 points
The student clearly stated 2
questions that may lead to
further investigations.
The student somewhat clearly
stated 2 questions that may
lead to further investigations.
The student vaguely stated 2
questions that may lead to
further investigations.
The student unclearly stated 2
questions that may lead to
further investigations.
30 points22 points15 points5 points
The student clearly gave an
overview of 3 books. The
student clearly listed an
appropriate math or science
skill for each book. The student
clearly described an extension
activity to be done with each
book.
The student somewhat clearly
gave an overview of 3 books.
The student somewhat clearly
listed an appropriate math or
science skill for each book. The
student somehwat clearly
described an extension activity
to be done
with each book.
The student vaguely gave an
overview of 3 books. The
student vaguely listed an
appropriate math or science
skill for each book. The student
vaguely described an extension
activity to be done with each
book.
The student unclearly gave an
overview of 3 books. The
student unclearly listed an
appropriate math or science
skill for each book. The student
unclearly described an
extension activity to be done
with each book.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
The paper is written in proper
format. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Excellent
organization, including a variety
of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in proper
format with only 1-2 errors. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and most are
cited correctly. Adequate
organization includes a variety
of appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in proper
format with only 3-5 errors.
Most sources used for quotes
and facts are credible and cited
correctly. Essay is poorly
organized, but may include a
few effective transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited correctly.
Essay is disorganized and does
not include effective
transitions.
Create a Math Lesson
Plan with Necessary
Materials and
Resources
(10 Points)
Create a Math Lesson
Plan with an Extension
(5 Points)
Format – APA Format,
Citations, Organization,
Transitions (10 Points)
Create a Math Lesson
Plan with a
Topic/Concept and
Objective
(15 Points)
Create a Math Lesson
Plan with a Motivating
Question and Overview
(15 Points)
Create a Math Lesson
Plan with an Evaluation
(5 Points)
Mechanics -Grammar,
Punctuation, Spelling
(10 Points)
Integration of Literacy
with Math and Science
(30 Points)