Sample+Lesson

= Social Studies: GPS Geo-Caching = Du e to the huge variety of technology available the opportunities for classroom use is endless, it can be used across courses, and grade levels. The following is a sample lesson for a Grade 7 Social Studies class: Social Studies Lesson Plan __** **Unit Topic:** People & Places Major Concepts/Generalizations/Understandings ** - Understand how Longitude and Latitude work. - Locate the 3 geo-caches and return to the teacher first
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 * Chapter Topic: ** Movement
 * Lesson Topic: ** Longitude & Latitude
 * Grade Level:** 7
 * Lesson Duration:** 1 hour
 * Date:** February 3rd, 2010

- Students will further their understanding of longitude and latitude. - Students will use knowledge learned in prior classes to successfully find the geo-caches. - Students will see real world examples that are relevant to them.
 * Lesson Objectives/Outcomes **

- GPS Devices - Pencils - Paper Pad
 * Learning Resources **

1. Pre-Class - Set up Geo-Caches - Record longitude & Latitude for each location. 2. Lesson Introduction (10 minutes) - Attendance - Introduce today’s lesson.
 * Lesson Procedures **

3. Development (40 minutes) - Students will get in groups dependent on the amount of GPS devices available. - Demonstration of how to operate the GPS. - Reinforce the safety expectations, which the students are expected to adhere. - Lead the class outside and into activity. - Upon completion students will return to the teacher.

4. Conclusion (10 minutes) - Conclude lesson by guiding the students back to the classroom. - Ensure all students and equipment are accounted for.

- Students will be graded on their participation, and their behaviour.
 * Assessment of Lesson **

- Did I successful explain the purpose of the lesson to the students? - Were any of the learning objectives not achieved? Why? - How could my lesson be improved upon? - Were all students engaged in the geo-caching? - Did the students have an adequate amount of time to find the geo-caches? Too much time? - Were there any safety or behavioural problems? Why?
 * Lesson Reflection**: (Questions I should ask myself upon reflection.)

- Students will reflect on todays class in their learning journals.
 * Home Work **

So you've seen how technology can be implemented, now lets look at a concern that technology raises.