Free 4th Grade Elementary Math Lesson Plan (Health)

Topic: Introduction for children into math

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, children will be able to understand the basic concepts of addition and subtraction and be able to add and subtract simple numbers.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with addition and subtraction problems for children to solve

Warm-up

• Ask children to give examples of numbers they can think of. Write their responses on the board.
• Ask children to explain how they would add two numbers together. Encourage them to use gestures and show them how to use theWorksheets with addition and subtraction problems for children to solve -Ask children to give examples of numbers they can think of. Write their responses on the board.-Ask children to explain how they would add two numbers together. Encourage them to use gestures andshow them how to use the whiteboard to solve the problems.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of addition and subtraction.
• Show children how to use the whiteboard to solve addition and subtraction problems.
• Explain the meaning of the symbols used to represent addition and subtraction.
• Explain how to carry out addition and subtraction calculations using the whiteboard.
• Demonstrate how to solve a few problems using the whiteboard.

Direct Instruction:

• Show children how to use the calculator to solve addition and subtraction problems.
• Demonstrate how to solve a few problems using the calculator.

Independent Practice:

• Have children work on a project-based activity where they have to solve several addition and subtraction problems using a calculator.
• Encourage children to check their answers and show them how to correct any mistakes they may have made.

Closure:

• Review the key concepts covered during the lesson, namely, knowing how to add and subtract single-digit numbers using a calculator, and discussing the importance of using check numbers to ensure accuracy.
• Encourage children to practice these skills on their own and to seek help if they are having trouble.

Assessment:

• Observe children during the guided and independent practice activities to assess their understanding of the material.
• Collect and review their completed worksheets to assess their ability to apply their knowledge of adding and subtracting single-digit numbers with and without a calculator.