I chose a SMART Notebook lesson on shapes that is based directly on the Georgia Performance Standards for first grade math. The information on each of the different shapes is very accurate. It makes sense, and the information flows very well. The goals of the lesson are very clear. Students should be able to identify the different basic shapes, count the number of sides on each shape, count how many shapes are small/large, count how many of one certain shape there are in a group, etc. This SMART Notebook lesson has at least one if not more activities for each of the elements in the standard. Each activity helps students reach the lesson goals and gives them several opportunities to learn the information.
This SMART Notebook lesson on shapes is very user-freindly. The directions for each interactive activity are very clear, and the tasks that students have to complete using the SmartBoard are easy for them to use. I was very impressed with how interactive this lesson was also. There are numerous activities for students to participate in. They use matching skills to put the correct shape next to its name. Students are required to drag the correct shapes to the appropriate column based on the number of sides it has. Students are also required to look at pictures of everyday objects and place them in the correct column based on their shape. This lesson offers a variety of interactive activities, and I think it would keep students very engaged throughout the lesson.
I thought the lesson had some great activities, but I would probably add in a little more information at the beginning of the lesson before I started the interactive activities. If you give the students a good review before they begin the activities then they might do better. However, this lesson could be used to introduce a new unit or as a great review before a unit test. Overall this was a great lesson that I would definitely use in my own classroom.
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I felt like the lesson I chose created many opportunities for the students to interact also. I think that is one of the many great things about the SmartBoard. It seems to make the lessons a lot more interesting for the students.
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ReplyDeleteI liked how interactive your lesson is with the students. I thought mine was interaactive, but after looking at yours it puts mine to shame! I think the students would really enjoy this lesson. They will have fun and learn at the same time!
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ReplyDeleteI found my lesson to be very easy to use, and it would be great for students to use as well.
ReplyDeleteWhen lessons are user-friendly, we as teachers will be more comfortable when giving the lesson, so that's definitely a plus. Interactive activities are a plus as well.
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