Intern Name: Alexis Rosas

Topic/Title of Lesson: The Neolithic Era to the Agricultural Revolution

Grade: Special Education Various grades
Length of Lesson: 1 hr. 30 mins
Date Taught: 01/27/2016

LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE

Overview

In this lesson the student will learn simple facts about the Paleolithic Era to
the Agricultural Revolution by watching a short Youtube video and
completing a variety of worksheets.

Standards of
Learning

Because this is a special education classroom the students do not participate

in SOLs. However, they still have objectives that need to be met. These
objectives are provided by my cooperating teacher, Mr. Anderson.
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Essential Questions

What is the Paleolithic Era?

What is the Neolithic Era?
What is the main idea of the Agricultural Revolution?
How would you compare the Paleolithic Era to the Neolithic Era?

Objectives

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of early humankind from

the Paleolithic Era to the Agricultural Revolution.

Key Vocabulary or
Concepts

The students will be introduced to new vocabulary in this lesson. The

following vocabulary will be introduced:
Paleolithic Era
Neolithic Era
Agricultural Revolution
Migrate
Homo Sapien
Nomadic
Domesticate
Weaving
Agriculture

Materials

Pomethean Board
Pencil
Colored pencils
Glue
Safety scissors

Paleolithic vs. Neolithic

worksheet
Early Humans Youtube
video
Cut out Fact worksheet

Adapted from the Teacher Cadet Curriculum, Property of CERRASouth Carolina 2004, and/or the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow Curriculum
John M. Merritt, English Teacher at Kellam High School (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)

Introduction/Hook

Create your own pottery worksheet

Students will watch a short Youtube video introducing the concept of early
humankind.

Instructional
Activities

Early Humans Youtube video: Students will watch a short video

introducing the concept of early humankind
The Paleolithic Era to the Agricultural Revolution PowerPoint:
Teacher will present information from the PowerPoint in a way that is
simple enough for students to understand.
Paleolithic Era and Neolithic Era Comparison Chart Activity: Students
will first cut out the fact squares given to them. Next, students will
organize them into two piles based on which Era it belongs under.
Once teacher has checked for correct answers students will have
permission to glue down their squares onto their T-Chart.
Final Review: Students will write five facts about the Paleolithic Era
and/or the Neolithic Era to ensure student has comprehended the
material and also the difference between the two Eras.
Closure Activity: Students will design their own piece of pottery using
colored pencils that are provided for them.

Accommodations

Because this is a special education class many accommodations were made

for the entire class. Including the time frame in which the students had to
complete each task and also the speed at which the lesson and activities were
presented and/or taught. However, no individual accommodation was made
for any student.

Closure Activity

Student will design their own piece of pottery with colored pencils.

Assessments

No official assessment has been given for this unit yet. However, I included a
final review activity over the presented information by having each student
write five facts about the Paleolithic Era and/or the Neolithic Era.

Resources

Mr. Anderson
Staff.Harrisburg.k12.va.us PowerPoint
www.Quia.com Document
Early Humans Youtube video

Adapted from the Teacher Cadet Curriculum, Property of CERRASouth Carolina 2004, and/or the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow Curriculum
John M. Merritt, English Teacher at Kellam High School (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)