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| What to create | Lesson plan |
| Which subject | Health |
| What topic | First Week of School Schedule for Middle and High School Teachers Day 1: Get to Know Each Other Day 2: Review the Syllabus Day 3: Establish Classroom Norms Day 4: Give a Pre-Assessment Day 5: Review |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
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This lesson plan outlines the first week's schedule for 11th-grade Health classes. Each day consists of activities designed to establish a positive classroom environment, set expectations, and assess students' prior knowledge.
Objective: To create a welcoming atmosphere and help students become acquainted.
Icebreaker Activity (15 minutes):
Conduct a "Two Truths and a Lie" icebreaker where each student shares two truths and one lie about themselves. Others guess which statement is the lie.
Classroom Mixer (10 minutes):
Students pair up and share their favorite health-related hobby or interest, then rotate partners after every 2 minutes.
Wrap-Up (5 minutes):
Brief reflection on the activity; students share one new fact they learned about a classmate.
Objective: To familiarize students with the course syllabus and grading policies.
Syllabus Handout (5 minutes):
Distribute and review the course syllabus, highlighting key points, including grading criteria, major assignments, projects, and classroom rules.
Group Discussion (15 minutes):
Break students into small groups; have them discuss one aspect of the syllabus they feel is important and why.
Q&A Session (10 minutes):
Open the floor for questions regarding the syllabus. Encourage students to voice any concerns or clarifications they might need.
Objective: To collaboratively create classroom norms that promote a respectful learning environment.
Brainstorming Session (10 minutes):
In groups, students brainstorm a list of behaviors that foster a positive classroom atmosphere.
Creating the Classroom Norms Poster (15 minutes):
Each group presents their ideas. Together, compile a final list of norms on a poster board that will be displayed in the classroom.
Norms Agreement (5 minutes):
Each student signs the classroom norms agreement, committing to uphold these standards throughout the year.
Objective: To gauge students' prior knowledge and understanding of health concepts.
Pre-Assessment Distribution (5 minutes):
Hand out a short pre-assessment that covers foundational health topics relevant to the course.
Independent Work (15 minutes):
Students complete the pre-assessment silently, encouraging them to do their best without interruptions.
Collection and Reflection (10 minutes):
Collect assessments and ask students to reflect on their comfort level with the material; provide a prompt for them to write their thoughts.
Objective: To consolidate learnings from the week and clarify any lingering questions.
Class Discussion (10 minutes):
Review key takeaways from the week's activities. Discuss classroom norms, the syllabus, and insights from the pre-assessment.
Group Reflection (15 minutes):
In small groups, students share their thoughts on the first week and suggest any adjustments they would like to see in the class.
Closing Thoughts (5 minutes):
Each student shares one thing they are looking forward to in this health class moving forward.
At the end of the first week, students should feel welcomed, informed about the course structure, and excited about their journey in health education. The established norms will support their learning while allowing for growth and collaboration throughout the year.