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ASSURE Model Instructional Plan

Plants Purpose
2nd Grade
Science
Lesson length: class period
Analyze Learners

Total number of students: 22

Male students: 10
Female students: 12
Students with low learning skills:3
ESL Student:2
Hearing Impaired:0
SPL IEP: 1
Visual/Spatial learners (approximately 1/4of students)
Kinesthetic learners (approximately 2/4 of students)
Verbal/linguistic learners (three students)
Interpersonal learners (two students)
Logical/Mathematical (one students)

State Objectives
SOL 2.8 The student will investigate and understand that plants produce oxygen and food,
are a source of useful products, and provide benefits in nature. Key concepts include
a) important plant products are identified and classified;
b) the availability of plant products affects the development of a geographic area;
c) plants provide oxygen, homes, and food for many animals

Select Media, Materials, and Methods

Media:
4 classroom computers with internet access and Google Earth installed on desktop
SMART Board
Document camera (ex:Elmo)
YouTube

Materials:
Crayons Construction paper Lined paper Stem pipe cleaners (colorful)
Pencil Scissors Glue

Methods
Whole group finds a geographic area (home)
Whole group introduction to plant growth
Whole group instruction of activity
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Small group
Google Earth
Making model
Discussing plants

Utilize Media, Materials, and Methods

Media:
4 desktop computers with internet access Will be used to do Google Earth research on
how plants grow over time. Google Earth will be installed in all computers and given an
instruction sheet. Looking how their home, school, park, etc. has changed.
1 SMART Board-- Will be used to guide students how to use Google Earth for assignment.
Students will show the teacher what they have found after.
1 Document camera will be used to show students model
YouTube will be used to show a video of plant growth

Materials:
Construction paper Use any color for pipe cleaners to be glued
Pencils Used to label plant parts, and write the year of geographic development
Scissors Used to cut pipe cleaners
Crayons Used to color model or label
Glue Used to glue pipe cleaners to construction paper
Paper Used to see the year of geographic development (Google Earth)
Pipe cleaners Used to make a flower model
Methods:
Whole Group geographic area Utilize Google Earth to find an area, it can be home,
school, or a favorite location. Google Earth gives a time frame of the past and present of the
location. Divide class into four groups (2 five, 2 six).
Whole Group Introduction to plant growth As a first day introduction, students will watch a
YouTube video, peep plants a seed. The video gives an example on how plants grow.
Whole Group Instruction of Activity From model students will discover the plants parts.
Students will be given instructions to do the model and then show to class.
Small Group Students work individually to complete both Google Earth and model.
Students divided into 4 groups (2 five, 2 six) to discuss the use and purpose of plants.

Require Learner Participation

Whole Group Geographic Area:

During this time teacher will ask if plants change through time and students will investigate
that using Google Earth. Students will be paired in four groups taking turns viewing the
geographic area development through the period. Then students will view and write down
the difference from then and now. Google Earth will inform students that plant products
affect the development of a geographic area. Students will be engaged because they can
find and discover their locations, as well use the SMART Board to show the class interesting
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things they have found.

Whole Group Introduction to Plant Growth:

As part of the first day introduction to plants, teacher will provide a visual view of what plants
need to grow. The YouTube video, peep plants a seed, gives a visual cartoon-like example
of how plants grow. From this, students will be in engaged with a visual to understand what
is needed and how to plant their own plants. Students could use this as a future reference to
connect it to their life.

Whole Group Instruction of Activity:

The teacher gives instruction and guides students how the model should be done.
Document camera is used to show guidelines as well show the final model. Students will
follow the teachers instructions to successfully complete the model. Making a model lets
student use their creativity as well knowledge to understand each part of a plant.

Small Group:
Students work in groups of four (2 five, 2 six) to collaborate with one another.
Google Earth Each group will take turn to find a geographic area and share what
they have found. Individually, students will write down what they saw different about
their location.
Making model Individually, each student will receive a construction paper with
stems to make their model. As students are making their plant model they will label
the four different parts of a plant. Students will know what and where each part is
located. Afterward, using the document camera, students will demonstrate their
masterpiece and explain their model.
Discussing plants Each group after the activities will discuss what they have
learned, and engage with each other about what the purpose of plants are. As well as
other things they would like to know. As students are engaging they will develop their
knowledge in asking more questions. Students will have 5-10 min to discuss in their
group then make into a class discussion. While they are discussing teacher will be
walking around group to group.

Evaluate & Revise

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Student Performance:
The students will be evaluated on their discussion. The focus will be plant parts and Google
Earth. The model will demonstrate an understanding of the plant parts when labeling the
parts on the model. Google Earth will demonstrate knowledge of geographical change
throughout time. (Students will write down what they saw.) As well increases students
knowledge to think about what made the plants change as they are looking through the
years. Both demonstrate the ability to communicate with each other in groups; they are able
to discuss to receive a better understanding.
Instructor Performance:
During each activity the teacher can listen to the students discuss the concepts to each
other, and know if the material was understandable. When the students present their
finding and model, the teacher will conclude that each stated objective were met by how
they explained the material. If necessary, the teacher can reteach the material or use
interactive site such as kahoot before the class moves on to the next topic.
Media Performance:
The media that was used will give students a view of how Earth changes through years and
how plants affect the development of the geographic area. As well give each student a
visual of how plants grow and are classified.