Civic Responsibility Implementation

Civic ResponsibilityImplementationWendy HamannThird GradeLearner ReactionFlag SymbolsStudents enjoyed the lessonConnected to prior knowledge about the flagStudents created a list of words identifying the symbols of the flagFlag decorated Great American Book connected information with future lessonsRights and ResponsibilitiesStudents liked the BrainPop, Jr. videoStudents believe that anything they want is a right Students enjoyed playing the domino rights and responsibility gameWanted more time to play gameMeeting ObjectivesFlag SymbolsLesson met objectivesStudents made connections between the symbols on the flags and words descripting those symbolsStudents showed knowledge by words written around their flag on their Great American BookRights and ResponsibilitiesLesson met the objectivesDifficult for students to identify difference between a right and a responsibilityCould turn into a two day lessonStudents could identify the difference between a right and a responsibility with 75% accuracyEvaluation From FacilitatorFlag LessonVery effective lessonStudents were engaged and very interactiveVisual aids helped students connect with lesson materialStudents refer to the cover of their book during other lessonsRights and ResponsibilitiesMore difficult conceptsNeeded two days for the lessonNeeded more whole group practice before playing the gameThe game gave students many opportunities to discuss rights and responsibilitiesMaterials and TechnologyFlag SymbolsNeed a better introductory (hook) video or presentationWorksheets were appropriateCould use a web program to document brainstorming sessionRights and ResponsibilitiesGreat Brain Pop, Jr. video to introduce the difference between rights and responsibilitiesDominos could be largerNeed visuals to represent key vocabulary wordsEnvironmentClassroom was appropriate for both lessonsStudents prefer to work in pairs and small groupsDuring the game the students had room to spread out Changes to the Design PlanFlag lessonNeed a better introductory videoGive time for small groups to brainstorm words that represent the symbols of the flagProvide black thin markers to write wordsRights and ResponsibilitiesNeed two days for lessonMore group practice on identifying rights and responsibilitiesWorksheet to label rights and responsibilitiesMore time to play games