Lesson+A

__**Related Lessons**__: None GOALS Understand the problem based learning assignment Set up a game plan on how to solve the assignment **ISTE -NETS -S** Communication and collaboration Research and Informational Fluency Technology Operations and Concepts **Instructional Objectives:** Use notes, multimedia, or other memory aids to structure the presentation (GPS) (4LA_A2009-16) follow multi-step written directions (4LA_B2009-45) incorporate new words into oral and written language (GPS) (4LA_C2009-47)
 * Lesson A** __**Unit title**__: Let's get our game plan ready! __**Grade**:__ 4 __**Unit:**__ School Budget

The purpose of this lesson is to present the problem based learning assignment. After the problem is explained to the class, students will fill out a graphic organizer and write down the standards they must cover during the lesson. Second, students must come up with a plan of action on how they will go about solving the problem. Lastly, students will determine how they will know when they have meet the standards. ACTION **Before class preparation:** Graphic organizers will be printed out. The problem will be typed out and placed on the Elmo. The Elmo will be used to adjust font size for students who have vision problems.

**During class** **Time 8:00 - 8:15** The teacher will intrduce the problem below to the class. Your school is facing a budget cut of $5,000. All spending for extra tutorial and fieldtrips have been suspended until the school can balance its budget. Students must find a way to balance the school budget.The budget must be presented to board members for final approval. **8:15 - 8:40** Teacher will ask students to predict what standards (skills) should be covered to solve the unit problem. Teacher will write down responses on the white board. The teacher will continue with questioning until all standards are written on the board. Students will have a graphic organizer that they will fill out. (graphic organizer located under graphic organizer lesson A on the side bar of the wiki page) The graphic organizer will include goals for this project, the groups plan of action they will take to solve the problem,and how the group will determine if they have meet their goals. Students will get a chance to review the school budget and ask any clarifying questions they have about the project. Teacher will tell students they will be using Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint to complete the project assignment. Teacher will also explain that students must present the material in front of the class. If students want to express creativity they may go about completing the task in a different way. It will have to be approved by the teacher making sure all of the standards are met. Teacher will explain that students can communicate through Skype, instand messenger, or any other type of communication device to plan their project outside of class.
 * Materials:** white board, graphic organizer
 * 8:40- 9:00** Teacher will hand each group a copy of the school budget.(school budget located under the resource section of the wiki side bar)
 * Materials:** Elmo, 8 copies of the school budget
 * MONITOR**


 * Ongoing Assessment**: Teacher will check graphic organizers and continue to monitor students work through the duration of the unit. **Accomodations and Extensions:** Students with disabilities will have a parapro with them to guide their learning. Students who have different learning styles are allowed to use their creativity to complete the project in their own manner.

**Backup Plan:** If the Elmo is not working, the white board will be used. **EVALUATION** **Lesson reflections and Notes:** Students will reflect on their learning by writing in their journal about what they have learned today for 5 minutes. Students will use the student participation rubric to evaluate each member in the group in terms of particpation. (Rubric can be found on the right hand side of the wiki labled student particpation rubric)