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Lesson Title: Tree Sort

Grade: 1
Class/Subject: Science
Unit: Trees
Lesson Duration: 40 minutes

OUTCOMES FROM 2013 MINISTERIAL ORDER: Cross-curricular Competencies

Outcomes (a to j from M.O.):
B- Think critically: conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate to construct
knowledge
C- Identify and solve complex problems
D- Manage information: access, interpret, evaluate and use information effectively, efficiently,
and ethically
E- Innovate: create, generate and apply new ides or concepts
H- Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others
OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES
General Learning Outcomes:
E- Needs of Animals and Plants
Specific Learning Outcomes:
1. Observe, describe and compare living things
4. Classify some common local plants and animals into groups on the basis of visible
characteristics; e.g., adaptations for survival, such as claws, beaks, prickles.
OUTCOMES stated in learner friendly language
Students will:
● Observe a video with a basic overview of trees, then compare and describe different
types of trees
● Classify types of trees
ASSESSMENTS
Pre-assessment (prior Formative: Summative (if applicable):
knowledge) (if applicable): Student discussion Sorting activity
following video

LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED

Resource #1: Sid The Science Kid Shorts: Trees
https://app.discoveryeducation.ca/learn/videos/f8dcb235-4da4-4a92-a941-
54ac793c5e5e/
Resource #2:
Resource #3:

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

● Computer/ projector
● Tree pictures
● Blank Paper

LESSON PROCEDURE
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Student Differentiation:
Differentiation not
anticipated- all students
will complete this task in
pairs.
Introduction (time: 2 )

Hook/Attention Grabber:
“1,2,3, eyes on me”

Transitioning from Hook to Body:

Ask students to move to the carpet, and share with someone close to them something that
they know about trees. Pull popsicle sticks to get a few to share with the class.

Body (time: 20-25 minutes )

Learning Activity #1-5 minutes:

Watch Sid the Science Kid video
Ask students to share with someone close to them something new that they learned about
trees. Pull popsicle sticks to get a few to share.

Learning Activity #2- 15-20 minutes:

Students will go back to their tables and work with their shoulder partners to create two
different groups to put their tree pictures in. They will have to cut and paste their tree pictures
onto two different colors of paper.
Ask students to repeat instructions back to me
Closure (time: 10 )

Feedback From Students on Learning:

Ask students to share with the other group at their table what they chose as their criteria for
their trees. Call on a few using popsicle sticks to share their learning. If appropriate, introduce
them to the words coniferous and deciduous.
Transition To Next Lesson(s):
Students will tidy their work spaces, and move to the carpet for sharing time.
Reflections on lesson:
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