EGP 335

1.0 Lesson Plan Details

Lesson Title, Day Number, Authors,
Grade Level
60 MINUTES
Concepts: GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, CIVICS, AND ECONOMICS OF
NORTHEAST REGION
Vocabulary: N/A
Skills: write and discuss personal experiences in NE states,

answer questions in small group discussions, and answer

questions in large group discussions
1.1

Integration of Learning Outcomes/Objectives

1.2

Standards

Students will write a paragraph on personal experiences they

have had in any of the NE states they have visited. Students will
also participate in a large and small group discussion while
answering questions on the book read in class.

PA Standards
7.3.6.A: Human Characteristics of a Region

Describe the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria:
Population
Culture
Settlement
Economic activities
Political activities

NCSS 1.1.a enable learners to analyze and explain the ways groups,
societies, and cultures address human needs and concerns
NCSS 1.2.c ask learners to identify and describe significant historical
periods and patterns of change within and across cultures
NCSS 1.7.a enables learners to explain how the scarcity of productive
resources requires the development of economic systems to make
decisions about how goods and services are to be produced and
distributed
1.3 Anticipatory Set
Use this time to let children know that we are beginning a new unit today. Say
something along the lines of, Good Morning boys and girls! We are about to
learn some great information about the Northeast; including the regions

history, economics, government, and geography. To get us started has

anyone ever visited a state in the Northeast besides Pennsylvania? I would
like you to all to think about some interesting experiences you had while
visiting that state. Would anyone like to share something they experienced?
At this time, allow students to jot down their thoughts on a piece of paper.
Allow as many students as possible to answer to increase participation. After
students have shared their thoughts begin reading the book on the Northeast
region.
1.4

Procedures

* The teacher will read out loud the story stopping at places he/she finds
appropriate to discuss.
* Students will clarify any questions they had during the read out loud.
* Students will participate in small groups
* The teacher will place the students in assigned groups. Make sure that
these groups are heterogeneous in skill level and comprehension of the
material.
* Students will read out loud the story again with their group members and
answer questions on their worksheets.

The teacher will give the students thirty minutes to complete the
assignment.

During this time the teacher will be available to answer questions.

The teacher will collect worksheets as a form of assessment.

1.5 Differentiation

The lesson provides opportunities for students to work

independently (reading material and presenting), in small groups
(worksheet) and as a whole class. This flexible grouping provides
students with opportunities for discussions with peers and
teacher in order to understand the content.

For students who need additional support, they will be grouped in

mixed ability groups to encourage peer assistance and also the
teacher may decide to lead a small group or one on one
interaction through this assignment.

1.6 Closure

Tomorrow we are going to begin talking about Ellis Island. Ellis Island is
an island that is located in Upper New York Bay in the Port of New York
and New Jersey. The island was a gateway for millions of immigrants in
the United States.
1.7 Formative/Summative Assessment of Students (P-12)
In order to meet the objective students will participate in small group reading
groups and discuss and work on completing the assigned worksheet as a
group. The teacher will walk around the classroom making observations
based on what she hears and sees happening in each group. When
necessary, the teacher will ask each group questions. For summative
assessment, the students will hand in their completed worksheets.
1.8 Materials/Equipment
A. STUDENT MATERIALS/ READING RESOURCES: Worksheet, plain piece of
paper, The Northeast by Dana Rau
B. TEACHER MATERIALS/RESOURCES FOR LESSON DESIGN: The Northeast by
Dana Rau, worksheet
C. Website chart is attached
Content Notes are attached
Website/Sources

http://www.slideshare.net/
JohnPascoe/regions-of-theunited-states-thenortheast

http://www.wlcsd.org/Loon
lake.cfm?
subpage=1697563

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How easy is
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How easy
is it for
students to
access?

Very easy for

teachers to
access.
Simple search
of Northeast
Region

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for students
to access.
Simple
search of
North East
Region

Very easy for

teachers to
access.
Simple search
of Northeast
Region

Very easy
for students
to access.
Simple
search of
Northeast
Region

Website/Sources

The Northeast by Dana

Rau

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How easy is
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The lesson is
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Content Notes
The Northeast has ten states stretching from Maine to Maryland
and includes: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York,
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.

The Northeast has mountains and a lot of forests.

It also has many seaports along the coastline of the Atlantic

Ocean. Hiking is a big hobby there, because there are trails
through the mountains.

In the 19th century (1800s), hunting whales, or whaling, was a

huge business.

The Northeast has many rivers, many of which had factories built
by them.

The industry of fishing is very important in the Northeast.

The Northeast is the richest region of the United States.

The people make a living by catching fish, crabs and lobsters,

and selling them.

The Northeast is full of Commerce.

The Northeast has many large cities, like Washington, D.C.

Washington is the capital of the United States.

Another big city is New York. Its actually the biggest city in the
U.S.

The Northeast has a lot of parks, museums and theaters. People

visit the Northeast to enjoy the culture.

Much of the region (except for the higher elevations) has hot, humid summers and
moderately cold, snowy winters.

1.9 Technology
There will be no technology utilized in this lesson.
2.1 Reflection on Planning
My major concern is students will have no prior knowledge of the Northeast
region therefore will not be able to contribute to the class discussion nor write
a paragraph about their experiences. I could improve this lesson by allowing
those students who have not visited any of the states in the Northeast region
to write a paragraph on things they would like to learn about any of the
included states.

Student Worksheet
Name: _______________________________________
1. What ten states are in Northeast region?

2. True or False
The Northeast is the richest region of the Northeast?

3. What state is the biggest city of the United States?

4. What state is the capitol of the United States?

5. How do some people in the Northeast make a living?

6. What are winters like in the Northeast region?