9th Grade Flow Charts Lesson Plan

Topic: Flow charts

Objectives & Outcomes

• After completing this activity, students will be able to create a flow chart to plan a program.

Materials

• Whiteboard or blackboard
• Markers or chalk
• Handout with examples of flow charts

Warm-up

• Ask students to brainstorm a list of activities they might plan for a party.
• Write their ideas on the board.
• Ask students to discuss and clarify their ideas, clarifying any concepts that are confusing.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of flow charts as a way to organize and visualize information.
• Demonstrate how to create a simple flow chart, using the party planning ideas as an example.
• Explain the importance of using flow charts to help organize information and prevent confusion.

Guided Practice

• Lead students through a series of examples, having them create their own flow charts using the party planning ideas.
• Have students work with a partner to check each other's work and offer feedback.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a project they would like to plan, and create a flow chart to help them organize their thoughts and ideas.
• Encourage students to share their flow charts with the class and discuss the different approaches and strategies they used.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson: flow charts are a visual way to organize and plan a program, they can help to keep track of dependencies and ensure that all necessary steps are taken.
• Ask students to share one thing they learned about flow charts today.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice activity and provide feedback.
• Collect and review students' completed flow charts.
• Use a class discussion or poll to assess students' understanding of the concept of a flow chart and their ability to apply this understanding in the creation of their own flow charts.