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This lesson plan template outlines a lesson on the six geographic land regions of South Carolina. The lesson objectives are for students to be able to locate and identify the characteristics of the six regions through a song, note-taking, and an activity. Assessments include a review at the beginning, mental assessments during instruction, an exit slip at the end, and checking notebooks. The procedures have the students listen to a song about the regions, take notes on the Piedmont and Sandhills regions, and complete an activity book coloring and labeling the characteristics of three regions. Differentiation includes proximity seating, appropriate note-taking time, and accommodating various learning styles through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods.

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Ss Lesson Plan

This lesson plan template outlines a lesson on the six geographic land regions of South Carolina. The lesson objectives are for students to be able to locate and identify the characteristics of the six regions through a song, note-taking, and an activity. Assessments include a review at the beginning, mental assessments during instruction, an exit slip at the end, and checking notebooks. The procedures have the students listen to a song about the regions, take notes on the Piedmont and Sandhills regions, and complete an activity book coloring and labeling the characteristics of three regions. Differentiation includes proximity seating, appropriate note-taking time, and accommodating various learning styles through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods.

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College of Education

Lesson Plan Template


Chelsea Schmieding
Springfield Elementary
3rd Grade Social Studies
Thursday, October 9, 2014 10:25AM
Description of Lesson:

Students will learn about the geographic land regions of South Carolina. The
students will learn the characteristics of the land regions as well as identify them on
a map. An engaging activity will be used to keep the students engaged, while
teaching the characteristics of the six landform regions of SC.

Lesson Title or Essential Question that guides the lesson:


What makes our state, SC, so great?
What are the six landform regions of SC? How can we describe them
using their characteristics?
Have you ever been driving through different parts of our state? Did
you notice that the land, weather, and even the trees look different?
Did you notice that some of these places have tall buildings or farm
houses?
Curriculum Standards Addressed:
SC Curriculum Standard(s):
SC Social Studies Standard: 3-1.1: Categorize the six landform regions of
South Carolina- the Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Sandhills, Inner Coastal Plain,
Outer Coastal Plain, and the Coastal Zone- according their climate, physical
features, and natural resources.

Lesson Objective(s):
Students will be able to locate and identify the
characteristics of the six landform regions of SC
through song, note-taking, and extra practice.

Assessment(s) of the
Objectives:

Revised 9.03.14

Students will be assessed


at the beginning with a
review of previous lessons
on SC regions.
Throughout the lesson,
the teacher will mentally
assess the students
knowledge on the
information being taught.
At the end, the students
will complete an exit slip
on what they have
learned about the
geography of SC.
Their notebooks will be

checked on completion of
todays lesson on the
Piedmont and Sandhills
regions.
The activity book will be
checked for completion
and correctness. **A daily
grade will be given.

Materials/Resources: PowerPoint on SC landform regions, Smart Board, Social


Studies notebooks, markers, My Regions of South Carolina Book, white board and
markers, map of SC

Prerequisites (Prior Knowledge): List skills/abilities students will need to


successfully participate in
their learning experience according to the following developmental needs: social,
cognitive, physical, and emotional.
Previously, students have learned to recognize natural features of their
physical environment (K-1.4). Students have learned to identify natural resources
(1-1.3) and compare how land and natural resources are used throughout the world
(1-1.4). Students have learned to recognize geographic features and natural
resources of the local region (2-1.2) as well as how individuals use the land to make
a living (2-1.4).
Students also have experience in taking notes from previous lessons. The
expectation has been set for their Social Studies Notebooks for note-taking and
organization.

Procedures:
1. The teacher will begin the lesson with a review of geographical questions
about the state. (How many regions? What geographic features border SC?
etc.)
2. The students will listen to the SC regions song by Detective Bonz.
3. Students will take notes on characteristics of the Piedmont region in their
notebooks.
4. Students will take notes on the Sandhills region.
5. During the note-taking, the teacher will conduct several question-answer
prompts for the students to verbally recall the information given.
6. Once the students have finished taking notes, they will receive their Regions
of South Carolina Book. They will color the first, second and third pages and
list the characteristics of the Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Sandhills regions. The
teacher will use specific instructions while coloring these pages.
7. Markers are at each group. The teacher will ensure there are enough of each
color markers to be efficient with time. Each region will be represented with
its own color. This color coding will continue throughout the unit.
8. At the conclusion of the lesson, students will complete an exit slip on what
they have learned so far about the regions of SC.
9. The teacher will check their notebooks and activity notebooks for correctness
and completion. A daily grade will be given.

Revised 9.03.14

Activity Analysis: (should show use of TWS 1 data)

Identify at least two activities you plan to use in this lesson and explain why you are
planning these specific activities.
In your explanation include the following prompts:
The review will hold the students accountable for retaining prior knowledge.
Note-taking is a basic skill that will be used throughout their school careers
and the activity book will allow for social interaction among students. The exit
slip will be collected as a formative assessment of gained knowledge of all
students.
All students will benefit from the lesson planned. There will be visual aids, a
song, and direct instruction to ensure the success of all learners.
The Smart Board will be used to display the song from YouTube by Detective
Bonz. The notes will be displayed on the Smart Board as well.

Differentiation/Accommodations/Modifications/Increases in Rigor
(should show use of TWS 1 data)
Students with vision impairments will have the opportunity to sit closer to the
board. Proximity will be used to keep students who have difficulty paying attention
on task. An appropriate amount of time will be given for students to take notes in
their notebooks. Visual learners will benefit from the color coding of each region.
Auditory learners will benefit from direct instruction and the integrated song.
Kinesthetic learners will benefit from the creation of the regions book.

References:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfrediGJRnI
-PowerPoint from Teachers Pay Teachers (SC Regions Unit)

Revised 9.03.14

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