UNIT GOAL: To introduce children to the concept of reuse of their worn or damaged goods. To lead children in a discussion as to how they might reuse their own items
LESSON RATIONALE: Children need an to be introduced to the idea of conservation. This book provides a good example of how one person can reduce their waste. Also it provides an example of how to be creative in discovering new uses for old things.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY/
INSTRUMENT
-Observation
-Feedback
-Discussion
-Q&A
EVALUATION CRITERIA/ EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS:
- The students act as attentive listeners to the story
- The students ask questions/ provide answers
- The students suggest how they might reuse their items
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY/
INSTRUMENT
-Observation
-Feedback
-Discussion
-Q&A
TEACHER ACTIVITY STUDENT ACTIVITY
Introduce conservation and reuse via “Joseph has a little overcoat”. teacher will explore with the children what it means to conserve, why we do it and how can they help.
Students ask and answer questions.
Teacher engage the students attention thought the reading by asking questions and commenting what is happing in the story.
Students pay close attention and respond to the teachers prompted questions
Teacher will summarize the story, Then begin a discussion as to how they might reuse their own goods. Teacher gives examples and asks questions.
Teacher will summarize the story, Then begin a discussion as to how they might reuse their own goods. Teacher gives examples and asks questions.
Visual Examples
