Mathematics
The mathematics lesson plan will be relating to the N1.3 outcome which is to “demonstrate an understanding of counting by: indicating that the last number said identifies “how many”, showing that any set has only one count using the counting on strategy, using parts or equal groups to count sets” (Saskatchewan Learning, 2007, p. 15). In this lesson, the students will be split into groups of four and given a variety of flowers to look at. While looking at the flowers, they will have a piece of paper, printed in colour, with a picture of each flower. For each flower, the students will count the number of petals. Additionally, they will also count the number of leaves. Lastly, the students will count how many flower buds there are for each type. After counting the petals, leaves, or buds, the students will write the number of each on the paper for the specific flower. The students will also decide if each number is odd or even after they have counted. Then, the students will switch flowers and do the same task for all of the flower types. While the students are writing and counting, the teacher will go around and assist groups in counting if it is needed. Additionally, the teacher will help the students write the correct number onto the paper. The teacher will also moderate the group rotations by ringing a bell when it is time to switch to a new flower and ensuring each group has gotten to every flower. Some learning resources used in this lesson will be scaffolding, hands-on work, and group work.