Lesson Plan: Exploring The New Children's Museum San Diego
Lesson Plan: Exploring The New Children's Museum San Diego
Grade Level: K-2
Subject: Social Studies / Visual Arts
Duration: 60 minutes
Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.2: Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Objectives:
- Students will learn about The New Children's Museum in San Diego.
- Students will identify and describe the unique features and attractions of the museum.
- Students will create an informative drawing or writing piece about The New Children's Museum.
Materials:
- Pictures, videos, or virtual tours of The New Children's Museum
- Drawing paper or writing notebooks
- Drawing utensils or writing utensils
Procedure:
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by discussing the purpose of museums and their importance in preserving and showcasing art, culture, and education.
- Introduce The New Children's Museum in San Diego as a special museum designed specifically for children.
2. Virtual Tour or Visual Exploration (15 minutes):
- Show pictures, videos, or take a virtual tour of The New Children's Museum, highlighting various exhibits, interactive installations, and unique features.
- Encourage students to observe and discuss what they see, noting the different types of art and activities available.
3. Drawing or Writing Activity (25 minutes):
- Instruct students to choose either a drawing or writing activity to express their understanding and impressions of The New Children's Museum.
- For drawing: Provide drawing paper and utensils, and ask students to create a colorful and detailed artwork depicting their favorite exhibit or activity at the museum.
- For writing: Provide writing notebooks and utensils, and ask students to write a short paragraph describing their favorite exhibit or activity, using descriptive language to convey their experience.
4. Sharing and Reflection (10 minutes):
- Allow students to share their drawings or writings with the class, describing their favorite exhibit or activity and what they found interesting or enjoyable about it.
- Facilitate a class discussion on The New Children's Museum, discussing the variety of exhibits and activities available for children.
Common Core Labels Correlations:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.2
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.2
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