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Teacher(s) Name: __Jael Gattle, Jordan Anthony, Emily Broy, and Carleigh Mengel _______________
Thematic Unit Theme/Title/Grade Level: Social Studies/Florida Pioneer Life/4th
Wiki space address: https://www.weebly.com/editor/main.php__________________________________
Daily Lesson Plan Day/Title: Day Five: Pioneer Recreation ___________________________________
LearningGoals/Objectives
LearningGoal:
Whatwillstudentsaccomplishbe
abletodoattheendofthislesson?
Besuretosetsignificant(relatedto
SSS/CCSS),challengingand
appropriatelearninggoals!

Studentswillbeabletodescribepioneerlifeverballyandthroughwritingbyciting
academicresources.

NCSSThemes
FloridaStandards(FS)
NextGeneration
SunshineStateStandards
(NGSSS)

NCSStheme(s):

Listeachstandard.Cuttingand
pastingfromthewebsiteispermitted
http://www.cpalms.org/Public/

LearningObjectives:
1. Studentswillengageinphysicalactivitytolearnandexperiencetraditional
Floridapioneergames.
2. Studentswillinterpretandcomprehendinformationfromvideosand
writtenarticleregardingFloridapioneergamesinordertobeabletoteach
thegamestofellowclassmates.
3. StudentswillbeabletodescribeFloridapioneerlifeinconcluding
statementsusingtextdetails,facts,andillustrationsinaticketoutjournal.
4. Studentwillrecallandcompileinformationlearnedfromtheunitlesson
throughcharts,timelines,articles,primaryresources,videos,anddiscussion
inordertocreateareportingessay.

CULTURE
Through the study of culture and cultural diversity, learners understand
how human beings create, learn, share, and adapt to culture, and appreciate
the role of culture in shaping their lives and society, as well the lives and
societies of others.

FloridaStandard(s):

LAFS.W.4.2.E Provide a concluding statement or section related to the

information or explanation presented.
LAFS.RI.4.7 Interpret information presented visually, orally, or
quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or
interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information
contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
LAFS.4.SL.2.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story or recount an
experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant,
descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an
understandable pace.

NextGenerationSunshineStateStandards:

SS.4.A.4.2DescribepioneerlifeinFlorida.
PE.4.R.6.2 Describe the connection between skill competence and
enjoyment of physical activity.

Assessment

UnitPreAssessment:

Howwillstudentlearningbeassessed?
Authentic/Alternativeassessments?
Doesyourassessmentalignwithyour
objectives,standardsandprocedures?
Informalassessment(multiplemodes):
participationrubrics,journalentries,
collaborativeplanning/presentation
notes,etc.

ThestudentswillanswertriviaandfactquestionsregardingtheFloridapioneers.Students
willanswerthequestionsanonymouslyusingtheclickeranswersystem.Theanswersand
classresultswillbedisplayedontheboard.

UnitPostAssessment:
Usingtheirticketoutjournals,studentswillwriteaprofessionalessayregardingoneofthe
topicscoveredintheunitplan.Thispaperwillbeaminimumoftwopagesinlength.

Ongoingdaily(progressmonitoring)Assessment:
Studentswilljournaleverydaytoanswerthequestion,WhatwasFloridapioneerlife
like?Studentwillmakeaculminatingjournalfortheticketoutseveryday.Thejournal
canincludeparagraphwriting,importantfacts,orillustrations.Thiswillhelptomakesure

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studentshavegainedsomeknowledgeofwhatwasbeingdiscussedthatday.Thiswillalso
allowforteacherstocheckforcomprehension.
Studentswillteachfellowstudentsgamesandpioneerfactsverbally.Teacherwillbeable
tocheckforunderstandingbyseeingwhetherstudentscaninstructotherstudentsinthe
physicalgameactivities.Studentswillselfevaluateusingarankingsystemof1to5.
Studentswillrecordthisintheirjournals.
Thefollowingrubricistheevaluationscoringsystemforthefinalcumulativeessay.
Excellent(4)
Good(3)
Average(2)
NeedsImprovement
(1)
Strongthesis
Clearthesis
Unclearthesis
Nothesisstatement.
statement
statement
statement.Little
Littleorganization.
regardingpioneer
regardingpioneer
organization.Few
Lessthantwo
life,supportdetails life.Usetext
textevidence
pages.Notext
fromtextevidence, evidenceandcited
support.Few
evidence.Filled
quotations.Essay
sources.Twopage examples.The
with
includesaminimum length.Includes
essaydoesnot
grammar/spelling
ofthreeexamples
twoexamplesof
makeaclearpoint. errors.Doesnot
tosupportthe
artifactstosupport Lessthantwo
relatetopioneer
thesisstatement.
maintheme.2or
pages.
life.
Includesand
fewer
introductionand
spelling/grammar
conclusion.Two
errors.
pagelength.No
grammar/spelling
errors.

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Design for Instruction

1.

Student Activities & Procedures

Whatbestpracticestrategieswillbe
implemented?
Howwillyoucommunicatestudent
expectations?
Whatproductswillbedevelopedandcreated
bystudents?
ConsiderContextualFactors(learning
differences/learningenvironment/learning
styles)thatmaybeinplaceinyourfuture
classroom.
Exceptionalities
ESOL students could work in groups to
complete the essay. Students could work with
a translator to speak the essay in their native
language and translate it into English for
grading.

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5.

ESOL students could work as a team to

instruct fellow students about a recreation
activity. The ESOL student could model the
actions and another student could verbally
instruct.
ESOL students will be in the same rotation
groups. The similar routine will help them feel
comfortable and safe in order to patriciate in
the activities.
Students with physical disabilities could learn
different games that do not require as much
physical activities. Students could learn riddles
or play card games as a substitution.
Struggling students could be given additional
time for the essay writing and journaling.
Students will be writing difficulties could
verbally deliver their ticket out reflections to a
teacher to write down. Students could use
voice recognition software that would type out
the words the students are dictating.
Written transcripts of the videos can be
provided for students with hearing disabilities.
As an extension activity, students can create
how-to instructional videos about the

recreationalactivities.Thesecouldbe
sharedwithfutureclasses.

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The teacher will set up four discovery stations prior to instruction class time. Each
station will have written information regarding a pioneer recreation activity,
supplies to attempt the game, and a video demonstrating the activity.
The teacher will welcome the class and distribute the clicker answer system.
Students will anonymously answer review questions regarding the material covered
in the previous days of this unit plan. There will be five questions regarding each
day for a total of twenty questions. Students will be able to see the results on the
main board through a projector. Teacher will review correct answers with students.
Students will gather in their rotation groups from previous days. Review the
information in their journals from day one. Students will discuss and brainstorm
ideas of what pioneers did for fun, after all the work was completed.
Teacher will display several pioneer toys such as yo-yos, card decks, marbles,
jacks, pick up sticks, and jump ropes. The teacher will introduce the topic of
pioneer recreation and introduce the stations.
Each student group will be assigned a game station. Using the jigsaw learning
strategy, students will become experts regarding that game or recreational activity.
Students will have ten minutes to learn and practice their game. Below are the
game stations and the resources available at each station. Each station will have the
materials to play the game.
a. Tug of War. Students can play with the whole group with the rope or twoby-two with the 2x4.
i. Pioneer Games Tug of War/Boys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edps5pkk7RA
ii. 2013-05-22 Pioneer Day Tug of War 6!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seAYeHe5OYk
iii. Pioneer Activities and Outdoor Games
http://pioneerexperience.com/fun-games/pioneer-activitiesoutdoor-games
b. Feather Dance. Students try to keep a feather in the air without using their
hands.
i. Pioneer Activities and Outdoor Games
http://pioneerexperience.com/fun-games/pioneer-activitiesoutdoor-games
c. Rolling Hoops. A relay race pushing hoops with sticks.
i. Williamsburg: Hoop and Stick (mute the video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_j6HeClJCM
ii. Pioneer Activities and Outdoor Games
http://pioneerexperience.com/fun-games/pioneer-activitiesoutdoor-games
d. Tic Tac Toe and Checkers
i. Toys and Play in 18th Century
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/multimedia/13298
Every expert will take the necessary supplies in order to teach other students their
game. The will be two experts for each game in every group. Students will have
fifteen to twenty minutes to teach their classmates the various games.
Students will independently record their learning in their ticket out journals.
Students will discuss with their shoulder buddy the importance of physical activity
and recreation. The students will have the opportunity to share whole group the
benefits of physical recreation in pioneer times and in todays society.
After the jigsaw activity is complete, students will be given class time to begin
working on their final essay assessment. They will work independently to create a
two-page essay regarding one of the aspects of Florida pioneer life that was
covered during the unit plan. Students will use the facts and notes recording in
their ticket-out journal through the unit. The teacher will circulate around the
classroom to provide guidance with topic selection. If students are struggling,
students could work in groups. Students will finish the essay at home, if they do
not finish it in class. Before students take the work home, the teacher will approve
the topic and thesis statement. During this work time, students can listen to Florida
pioneer music.
a. Fall Country Jamboree Pioneer Settlement Barberville, Florida
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik0_5c2st08

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b.

Pioneer Florida Museum and Village Dade City, Florida

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39IoUNhiJMg
10. The teacher will redistribute the clicker system to quiz students one more time
regarding the material covered in the unit. The teacher will compare the results
with the pre-test to make sure students comprehend and have made learning gains.
11. Teacher will grade the essay and ticket-out journals. Students will receive a grade
from these assignments, in addition to class participation.

Resources/Materials

Resources:
Fall Country Jamboree Pioneer Settlement Barberville, Florida
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik0_5c2st08
Pioneer Florida Museum and Village Dade City, Florida
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39IoUNhiJMg
Pioneer Games Tug of War/Boys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edps5pkk7RA
2013.5.22 Pioneer Day Tug of War 6! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seAYeHe5OYk
Pioneer Activities and Outdoor Games http://pioneerexperience.com/fun-games/pioneeractivities-outdoor-games
Toys and Play in 18th Century http://www.learnnc.org/lp/multimedia/13298
Materials:
Ticket Out Journals
Pencils
Paper
2x4 Wood

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Rope
Tape
Feathers
Checkers Boards
Barrel hoops
Sticks
IPads or Computers to watch the videos
ALL resources should be noted here including but not limited to: internet sites, professional
resources- books, journals (titles and authors), childrens literature, etc.
AssessmentMeasures:
Studentscouldworkingroupstocompletethefinalessay.Ifstudentsarehavingtroublefocusingwhilewritingtheticketouts,the
studentcouldmovetoaquietlocationandreturntotheclasswhentheyhavefinished.Ifastudentisnotcapableofwritingthe
ticketouts,thestudentcouldorallydeliverytheinformation,whileateacheractedasascribetowritedowntheirthoughts.
Studentscouldalsousevoicerecognitionsoftwareifavailable.
ParentInvolvement:
Studentswillbeabletotakehometheirticketoutcumulativejournalsinorderforparentstoreviewthedocument.Thiswillhelp
parentsfeelinvolvedandintheloop.Parentscouldalsocomeintohelpsupervisearotationgroup.
FieldTripIdeas:
StudentscouldtourthepioneercityandfortatFortChristmas.Theyhavestudentworkshopsthatallowstudentstolivethelifeof
aFloridapioneerthroughcandlemakingorfoodprep.Studentscanalsowitnesshistoricalbattlereenactments.Studentswillsee
timeperiodaccuratefarms,technology,andbuildings.http://www.nbbd.com/godo/FortChristmas/
StudentscouldvisittheOrangeCountyHistoricalCenter.ThismuseumhasawholesectiondevotedtoFloridapioneerlife.The
museumwouldalsoprovidethestudentswithmorevisualsandgreatcontexttotheeventswithintheunitplan.
http://www.thehistorycenter.org/
ExtensionLessons:
FloridaStatehoodandU.S.PurchasefromSpain
SeminoleNativeAmericansandtheSeminoleWar
FloridasInvolvementSpanishAmericaWar
SquareDancing