Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Big Idea/Questions:             

Interdependence

Big Idea/Questions:

Interdependence

Big Idea/Questions:

Interdependence

Objective:

Today we will talk about how parts of trees work together.

Objective:

Today we will talk about how trees help their environment.

Objective:

Today we will talk about how people work together.

Problem:

By the end of today, you will be able to draw a detailed tree.

Problem:

By the end of today you will know how to collage a bird onto your tree.

Problem:

By the end of today you will finish your leaf.

Md State Curriculum Standards:

Md State Curriculum Standards:             

Md State Curriculum Standards:

Vocabulary:

Interdependence

Root

Trunk

Branch

Leaf

Sap

Represent

Vocabulary:

Interdependence

Collage

Vocabulary:

Interdependence

Community

Assessment:

Drawing

Assessment:

Leaf

Assessment:

branch

Daily Sequence:

(Major steps in lesson)

• Introduce myself
• Introduce unit
• Ansel Adams
  • Acting out trees in his photos
  • Why are trees important to the environment?
  • What are the parts of a tree?
  • How do different parts of the tree help the environment?
    • Tree roots-hold soil, house bugs
    • Branches and trunk-homes for animals and bugs who spread pollen
    • Leaves- soak up carbon dioxide, breathe oxygen, shade
    • Tree needs all these parts to live
    • Draw a tree you’ve seen
    • Clean up
    • Wrap up

Daily Sequence:

(Major steps in lesson)

• Read Objective
• Why are trees important to the environment?
• How do we use trees?
• How do other animals use trees?
• How are birds and trees interdependent?
• Demo cutting out leaf
• Studio time
  • If they finish this quickly-draw bird on to tree drawing
  • Clean up
  • Wrap up

Daily Sequence:

(Major steps in lesson)

• Read Objective
• What is community?
• What communities are you a part of?
• How are you a part of your community?
• People depend on each other like trees and birds depend on each other.
• Demo attaching leaf to branch
• Studio time
• Clean up
• Wrap up

Resources/Materials:

Promethean Board

Pencil

Crayons

Paper

Promethean Board

Scissors

Fabric

Markers

Glue

Paper

Promethean Board

Scissors

Fabric

yarn

Branches

Glue

Markers