ED 345 Calvin College Lesson Planning Form

Teacher:
Ms. DeVries
Date: October 13, 2015
Studies/Living off the Land-Food and Beliefs/Native Americans

Subject/ Topic/ Theme: Social

I. Objectives
What is the main focus of this lesson?
For students to learn about some foods Native Americans ate, and some of their spiritual beliefs.
How does this lesson tie in to a unit plan? (If applicable.)
By learning about food and beliefs of Native Americans, students are continuing to learn about their
culture.
What are your objectives for this lesson? (As many as needed.) Indicate connections to applicable national
or state standards. If an objective applies to only certain students write the name(s) of the student(s) to
whom it applies.
The student will be able to
name some food Native Americans ate and explain how they got their food
compare and discuss traditional Native American beliefs to Christian beliefs
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.B
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with
care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.C
Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to
the remarks of others.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1.D
Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

II. Before you start

Prerequisite knowledge and
skills.

Assessment
(formative and summative)

Students should be familiar with the Christian religion, and students should
also have basic writing skills.

Native American trivia questions (pre-assessment)

Food Sheet and Beliefs Sheet (formative)
KWL chart (formative)
Class discussion (formative)

Universal Design for Learning Networks/Domains (see UDL Guidelines)

RECOGNITION
Multiple Means of Representation
Options for Perception
fry bread
Native American packet
Teacher-led on ELMO
Images on ELMO
Options for Language/Symbols
Writing in notes
Class discussion
Rain activity

STRATEGIC
Multiple Means of Expression
(Action)
Options for action/interaction
Class discussion
Writing in notes
Rain activity

AFFECTIVE
Multiple Means of Engagement

Options for Expression

Class discussion
Writing in answers
KWL chart

Options for Sustaining Effort &

Persistence
Variety of activities (writing,
teacher-led on ELMO, discussion,
rain activity)

Options for recruiting interest

Fry bread
Images
Rain activity

Options for Comprehension

Images
Discussion

Options for Executive Function

Class discussion, sharing
thoughts and questions with the
class

Materials-what materials
(books, handouts, etc) do you need for this lesson and do
you have them?
-

Options for Self Regulation

- Completed worksheets

Fried Bread (recipe on other sheet)

Native American packet
ELMO
Images of various foods
Sharpie (for teacher)
Pencils (for students)

Do you need to set up your

classroom in any special way N/A
for this lesson? If so, describe * an area for students to circle up for rain activity, OR just have them do it
in their desks
it.

III. The Plan

Time
Parts

The description of (script for) the lesson, wherein you describe teacher activities and
student activities
5 min Motivation
Pass out Native American Trivia paper and give students 2-3 minutes to
complete
it
(Opening/
How
many of you have ever been to a carnival or a fair or an amusement
Introduction/
park?
How
many
of you have ever had an elephant ear or fried dough?
Engagement)
Allow students to raise their hands in response
Pass out pieces of fried bread (be cautious of student allergies here! Only pass
out bread if you are SURE all students can have it, otherwise skip this step!)
Did you know that fried bread actually comes from Native Americans?!
Today we are going to start off our lesson talking just a little bit about Native
American food and how they got it.
25-30 Development min

Have students take out a pencil and their Native American packets

On the ELMO, fill in the blanks while also showing students images of the
various foods/techniques used to gather food
Once completed, instruct students to close their Native American packets
Gather students into a large circle
Walk around the circle giving students numbers 1-5
Once we begin this activity, I want you all to pay close attention to what this
activity sounds like, and be ready to share afterwards.
Explain to students The Rain Activity
- Teacher starts rubbing her hands together
- When you call out a number, students with that number should start rubbing
their hands together
- Once you have called out all numbers, start snapping your fingers
- When you call out a number, students with that number should start
snapping their fingers
- Repeat this process with clapping and stomping your feet
- Begin to work backwards (stomping to clapping to snapping to rubbing
hands) and then quiet
Ask students what they thought the activity sounded like
- A rain storm
Many Native American tribes would perform dances to try and make it rain;
especially those in the Desert biome. They believed that these dances would bring
rain. It may seem strange to us now, and not many Native Americans today still do
this (some do!), but it was a big part of their culture.
Have students open up their packets again and turn to the backside of the
food notes page
Fill in the chart comparing Native American beliefs and Christian beliefs
- While filling out the notes, allow students to ask questions about various
beliefs
Highlight John 3:16 at the bottom of the page
- Even though that Native Americans worshipped different gods and spirits,
God still loved them. John 3:16 tells us that God so loved.. just Christians?
- No! For God so loved the WORLD!
- It is important for us to remember that! God loves EVERYONE, even those
who do not know him.
-

5 min

Closure

Go over KWL chart

- Add anything you have learned today
- Share with the class, and write it in your chart

Your reflection on the lesson including ideas for improvement for next time:

Name:__________________________________

Native American Trivia

Circle True or False
1. Native Americans had to hunt to get all of their food.
2. Native Americans believe that all animals have a spirit.
3. Native Americans invented fried dough (elephant ears).
4. Native Americans only took what they needed from nature.

True
True
True
True

False
False
False
False