EnVision The Present

TITLE EnVision The Present


BY Shannon Bridget Murphy


SUBJECT History and Geography


GRADE LEVEL A lesson that has appeal for all ages. The steps within this lesson plan can be revised according to the ages of the students in class.


MATERIALS

At least one of the following can keep notes about supplies.

* A notebook and pen.

* A large notebook with fold over pages that can be seen by the class and magic marker.

* A blackboard with chalk.


INTRODUCTION After a workable seating arrangement has been made for your classroom, a vision of what supplies are needed for the year can be made. Errands for school supplies can be made. This includes a schedule for restocking. Beginning with writing a list of what will create your dream classroom. A homeschool or ESL group can easily make a virtual shopping trip or by visiting a store. So . . . making a shopping trip might be the more difficult part of the assignment depending upon the ages of those involved.


DIRECTIONS

1 Make a list of supplies for your dream classroom. This can be done collectively as a group. Keep the list on a large folding notebook or a blackboard. This is a good vocabulary building exercise.

2 Take your class shopping through an online store or visit a store.

3 Make assignments for who will buy the supplies again when they are needed.


QUESTIONS

1 What supplies did the class agree were the most important to have?

2 What was learned about trading American currency?