Grade Level(s):  Kindergarten 

Subjects:  Language Arts, Math, Science

Learner Outcomes:  The student will be able to:

Follow Directions
Identify vocabulary for sequencing (first, next, last and/or first, second, third, etc.) using sequence cards. (May use suggested pictures)
Identify vocabulary for planting the seeds (seeds, dirt, pot, water, sunlight)
Successfully complete the hands on activity (planting seeds in pots) involving steps in sequencing
Participate in a discussion, including the child's observations and predictions

Duration of Lesson: 

One 30 minute lesson for the actual planting of the seeds (Power Point presentation may be used for a teaching tool)
Ten minutes daily observation of the pots of seeds
Two weeks to one month for plants to grow
Computer Use time is built into the Regular Daily Schedule
One 30 minute lesson for the sequencing card activity

Materials: 

One pot for teacher demonstration and one pot for each child
Seeds (grass seed will grow quickly)
Plenty of dirt (potting soil or topsoil)
A window with plenty of sunlight
Water and containers suitable for watering the plants

Technology Tools/Courseware: 

Power Point Presentation may be used as a demonstration and for individual work on the computer
Internet site Dottie's Garden for individual computer work
Data Projector for Power Point Demonstration
Overhead projector for sequencing cards demonstration 
Directions for making sequencing cards are in Teacher Notes
Internet site Wheat Growing Slide Show for individual computer work

Teacher Notes:

Choose a nice day to go outside to plant the seeds
All students must have the required Acceptable Computer Use Policy signed
Directions - How to make Sequencing Cards

Procedures:

        1.  The teacher will show the Power Point Lesson Plan
        2.  Select a day when it is not raining, to go outside to plant
        3.  Give each child a pot.  Each child will write their name on his/her pot
        4.  Make several piles of dirt and have the children fill his/her pot with dirt
        5.  Give each child some seeds and have him/her "plant" the seeds in the pot
        6.  Each child will add a little dirt on top of the seeds
        7.  Give each child a paper cup filled with water to water their plant
        8.  Have the children place the pots in a sunny window
        9.  Clean up, wash hands, etc.

Procedures:

        1.  Each child will observe his/her pot
        2.  The teacher will lead a "circle discussion" of each child's observations and predictions

Procedures:

        1.  The teacher will make sequencing cards
        2.  The teacher may use the link "How to make Sequencing Cards"
        3.  The teacher will use an overhead projector to illustrate the sequencing steps
        4.  Each child will place their sequencing cards in the correct order

Modifications:

All modifications for each IEP and 504 document will be made
Teacher may pick out and use 3 pictures to teach First, Next and Last
Assign a child with a peer partner or small groups

Enrichment:

The children may write a sentence about their observations and predictions.
The children may write a sentence about the sequencing cards.

Evaluation/Assessment:

The teacher will observe and correct the steps of the hands on planting activity.
The teacher will observe and evaluate each child independently placing the sequence cards.  Use the following rubric: 
 
 

The teacher will listen and evaluate each child's independent observations and predictions.  Use the following rubric:
 
 

Independent observation and prediction - 2

Cued observation and prediction - 1

Reteach observation and prediction - 0

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:

Language Arts
Listening, Speaking and Viewing - K.5, K.6, K.10, K.13, K.20
Math - K.4
Science - K.4, K.8, K.10, K.12, K.19, K.20, K.21, K.32, K.33

National Standards:

Language Arts
Listening and Speaking 8 Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes
Viewing 9 Uses viewing skills and strategies to understand and interpret visual media 
Math l Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process
 

References:
Dottie's Garden
Wheat Growing Slide Show

Authors:
Mary Ellen McDavid
Lou Ann Stump
Shirley Yoke
Weberwood Elementary
 
 
 
 
 

Simple Sequence - Little Red Hen Overview	Lesson 1 - The Play	Lesson 2 - Sequencing with PowerPoint
Lesson 3 - Planting and Growing Seeds	Lesson 4 - Peanut Butter Sandwich	Lesson 5 Flow Charting the "Little Red Hen"