Adam Maitland's Classroom Observation

Subject: Math and Science
Grade: Kindergarten
Lesson Plan: Dino-Bingo
Description: I designed this unit to integrate the fun of science to learn about dinosaurs integrated with the concepts of addition and subtraction. Using the dinosaurs as my hook, I was able to capture the students' interest while teaching the math lessons. By using modeling, manipulatives, and puppets, the students embarked on their math lesson with the assistance of their dinosaur friends. This was one of 9 lessons from the unit. Each unit began with a review of dinosaurs or a story dealing with dinosaurs and counting (forwards or backwards). This unit in particular began with a review of one of the dinosaur the students' learned and then expanded into their math lesson by having the dinosaur review addition and subtraction. The students then got to go back with a partner and play dino-bingo to practice their addition and subtraction. By the end of the unit the students had demonstrated a full understanding of basic addition and subtraction as shown by their assessment scores. Along with their math skills, they understood the concept of herbivores and carnivores, different dinosaurs and eras they were from, as well as the concept of a suitable habitat for each dinosaur. This unit also worked on graphing skills, reading comprehension and measuring.

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