Content
The content of this lesson
is all about George Washington Carver. I have studied Carver and I will present this knowledge in multiple wayst to the students.
Pedagogy
Start in small groups. Go to a whole group discussion, back to small group. Then small groups rotations with independent/group work for leveled research. Finally, back to whole group to conclude.
Technology
Use iPad's to brainstorm and later research. Use book for discussion. Use laptops for AtoZ leveled readers and use Promethean Board for Youtube Video to conclude.
small group, whole group and discussion, independent leveled research
The technology allows us to access more information on Carver
iPads
Computers
Laptops
Book
Paper/Pencil
Multiple ways presentedput us in the Sweet Spot!
George Washington Carver
Whole/Small Group: Go on to www.menti.com and brainstorm words they think of when I say the name George Washington Carver.
Guided Instruction/Discussion:
Begin Read Aloud for George Washington Carver, The Wacky Discoveries of George Washington Carver
Whole/Small Group: add to their small group facts on George Washington Carver's discoveries to add to our Menti
Group Rotations: Teacher has laptops with AtoZ levelled readers O and R.
Independent: Research Carver on PebbleGo and complete printed Share What You Know from Pebble Go!
Whole Group Closure: Watch the youtube video about Carver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggUl20GR7Fw
