lesson plan sample using PhET Simulation

Name: Bhim Kr. Rai, Sonam Nima, Sonam Yuden, Kinley Wangmo, Sashi Gurung, Dechen Pelmo

Subject: Math

Class: IV

Chapter: 4

Topic: Area

Objectives: By end of the lesson, the child will able to;

1.      define area in their own words

2.      determine area of the given figure

3.      build area of the given questions

Resources required: computer (1 computer for two students), Internet connection with access to PhET simulation,

Lesson development:

Instructions: (20 minutes)

1.      Read the chapter and understand the content

2.      Use Google search engine and type in “PhET Simulations” in the search text box or use the link: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/area-builder . Wait for few minutes.

3.      Click on “All sims” – PhET simulations

4.      Select “Area buider”

5.      Click the “Play” button/Download button and wait for few seconds (time to download the application)

6.      Click on downloaded file on the left bottom corner

7.      Click on the “Run” button to run the application (need to wait for few seconds to load the application).

8.      Choose the level for building an area.

9.      Drag the square as per the given area.

10.  Display a sound if the area is correct.

11.  If area is incorrect, you cannot drag to square box.

12.  Smile face will appear all area are correct.

13.  Display the next level.

14.  Follow-up of the activity: (15 minutes)

Display your simulation on the computer screen and let everyone take turns to complete the levels within the given time. Teacher will provide worksheets to each group and will be provided 5 minutes to complete the task.

Assessment procedures:

Go through the worksheet 1.1 and let other group members assess their work.

Use the following checklists during the lesson.

S.No	Name	Put (P) tick mark for Yes and (û) cross for No
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5	Level 6
1	Pema
2	Dorji
3	Kinga
4	Pelmo
5	Zangmo

Closure

Let students answer on few questions as follows:

1.      What is area?

2.      What are the differences between area and perimeter?

3.      What are the challenges while playing game on area building?

Teacher will supplement if necessary.