Regina Aboia
EDEX 750
Tuesday 4:30pm
Lesson
Plan
Lesson Theme: Countries: Comparing and
Contrasting
Target Audience: Secondary (10th - 12th
grade) Self-Contained or Inclusive
Setting
Objectives:
TSWBAT discover the countries
population.
TSWBAT locate the country on a map.
TSWBAT identify the
continent in which the country is located.
TSWBAT describe specific
information pertaining to each country.
TSWBAT compare and contrast a variety
of information found on each country.
Instructional
Materials:
*Website
World
*
Software
PC
Globe
Type of classroom
Activity:
Group setting with overhead projection for the computer
for a demonstration for the entire class. Small group interaction with the
students working in pairs on the computer researching their particular country.
When all information is obtained they will enter their information into the
class data sheet which is in the computer.
Prerequisite
Skills:
Students must be functioning on a beginner/intermediate
computer skills level. Students will work in small research groups. The students
will brainstorm along with the teacher to develop a fact sheet so all students
will obtain similar information.
Instructional
Events:
The teacher will present a large map of the world for the
students to identify the seven continents and the countries that are located on
each continent. Students will work in pairs on the computer obtaining
information about their specific country. A class comparison and contrast of the
countries researched will be made as a class group.
Time
consideration & Tips for Classroom Management:
The lesson will
be a 45 minute project each day. Students will familiarize themselves with the
country through the use of PC Globe and other materials available to them.