Reading Thermometers

1. Reading Thermometers • 1st grade class at XXX Elementary • Presented by Andrea

2. Objectives of my lesson Math – Students will gain an understanding of the use of a thermometer and learn how to read a thermometer. Science - Students will read the thermometers accurately and will match a corresponding temperature with a season in their community.

3. Summary of the lesson 1. Introduction: Discussion of thermometers and temperature 2. Discussion of how to read a thermometer using overheads

4. Summary of lesson 3. Reading thermometers at stations 4. Concluding discussion about findings during stations

5. Strengths of the lesson • Using real thermometers allowed students to interact with concrete materials • The lesson connected to a concept presented on math homework and was followed up with other lessons about temperature and weather

6. Strengths of the lesson • Filling in worksheets during stations allowed for assessment of the lesson • Concluding discussion allowed for review of the stations and participation from the students

7. Concerns about the lesson • Lack of following directions led to playing in the water • Noise level became too loud

8. Concerns about the lesson • During the ending discussion not everyone was paying attention • Forgot to discuss degrees

9. Changes and revisions • I would repeat behavioral expectations at least twice. • I would use different thermometers. • I would make a copy of the overhead instead of using permanent marker. • I would allow a student to fill in the thermometer on the overhead as a demonstration for the whole class.

10. Applications to teaching • Teachers must consider the amount of time it will take for preparation of the lesson. • It is important to state behavioral expectations. • Assessment of each lesson is important in order for a teacher to build on and review material. • Learning takes place when students are actively involved in the lesson!