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Grade 1 Lesson Plan: 10 as a Benchmark Number

Subject: Mathematics Topic: Understanding 10 as a Benchmark Number Grade Level: 1st Grade Duration: 45 minutes

Objectives: 1. Students will be able to identify and understand 10 as a benchmark number. 2. Students will be able to count and represent numbers up to 10. 3. Students will be able to compare numbers to 10 using greater than, less than, and equal to symbols.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Number cards (0-10) - Counting manipulatives (e.g., counters, cubes, or beans) - Video resources: - “Counting to 10” by Jack Hartmann (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR-cfDsHCGA) - “Comparing Numbers” by Math & Learning Videos 4 Kids (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xXWnGz8dXU) - Worksheet resources: - “Counting to 10” worksheet (link: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105682/counting-to-10.pdf) - “Comparing Numbers to 10” worksheet (link: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105683/comparing-numbers-to-10.pdf)

Lesson Plan:

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what a benchmark number is. 2. Explain that a benchmark number is a number that helps us understand and compare other numbers. 3. Show the number 10 on the whiteboard or chart paper and explain that today, they will learn about 10 as a benchmark number.

Lesson Outline (25 minutes):

  1. Counting to 10 (10 minutes): a. Play the video “Counting to 10” by Jack Hartmann to engage students in counting from 1 to 10. Encourage them to sing along and participate actively. b. After the video, distribute the “Counting to 10” worksheet and ask students to complete it independently. Walk around the classroom to provide assistance as needed.

  2. Understanding 10 as a Benchmark Number (10 minutes): a. Display the number cards from 0 to 10 on the whiteboard or chart paper. b. Ask students to identify the number 10 and discuss its significance. c. Explain that 10 is a special number because it helps us count and compare other numbers. d. Use counting manipulatives to demonstrate counting up to 10 and back down to 0, emphasizing the importance of 10 as a milestone. e. Engage students in a class discussion by asking questions like:
    • What happens when we reach 10? Why is it important?
    • Can you think of any examples where we use the number 10 in our daily lives?
  3. Comparing Numbers to 10 (5 minutes): a. Play the video “Comparing Numbers” by Math & Learning Videos 4 Kids to introduce the concept of comparing numbers to 10. b. After the video, distribute the “Comparing Numbers to 10” worksheet and ask students to complete it independently. Circulate the classroom to provide support and guidance.

Questioning and Assessment (5 minutes): 1. Ask students the following questions to assess their understanding: - What is a benchmark number? - Why is 10 a benchmark number? - How can we use 10 to compare other numbers?

Differentiation: 1. For students who need additional support, provide manipulatives or number lines to help them count and compare numbers. 2. For students who grasp the concept quickly, challenge them to compare numbers beyond 10 or create their own number comparison problems.

Plenary (5 minutes): 1. Review the main points of the lesson by asking students to share what they have learned about 10 as a benchmark number. 2. Summarize the importance of 10 in counting and comparing numbers. 3. Encourage students to practice counting and comparing numbers using 10 as a reference point in their daily lives.

Note: The worksheet resources provided are just examples. Teachers can modify or create their own worksheets based on the specific needs and curriculum requirements of their students.