Learning Center Activity Paper

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Learning Center Activity Martine Jacques Daytona State College Author’s Note: This paper was prepared on September 9, 2012 for course SSE 3312 Teaching Social Studies taught by Dr. Nancy Tattner. Abstract The following is an example of a learning center based on the Social Studies curriculum of a first grade classroom. This learning center incorporates music, creativity, and literacy; and is designed to educate and familiarize students with US currency, specifically pennies, dimes, nickels, and quarters. Title of Lesson: Big Money Subject Area: Economics/ History Lesson Duration: 30 Minutes Standards Addressed: SS.1.C.3.2: Recognize symbols and individuals that represent American constitutional democracy. SS.1.E.1.1:…show more content…
Students will use their own sheet of paper to compose the information required about their specific coin. Students will begin to construct their “Big Money” coin by selecting an appropriate sized paper plate, coloring, cutting and pasting their coin cutout to the paper plates, and finally, students will glue/tape the front and back together. Students will then play “The Value of Money” an online interactive game that aims to teach the player how to save up money by sorting different coins into piggy banks. - Closure: “Big Money” coins and corresponding student factsheets will be displayed around the room. - Post assessment: Student comprehension will be formatively assessed by the instructor upon efficient completion of assignment; and at the end of the unit students will be given a summative assessment. - Plan for Further Instruction for Students Who Need It: Review worksheet; work one-on-one with money manipulatives, have parents work with student at home. -State adaptations /modifications for ELL/ESE students. Provide for accommodations and cultural needs of ELL/ESE students. According to student’s IEP, some examples

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