Lesson Plan: Identifying Adult Service Agencies and Accessing Their Services

Grade Level: 3rd Grade

Subject: Social Studies

Duration: 45 minutes

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what adult service agencies are and what kind of services they provide. - Explain that adult service agencies are organizations that help adults with different needs, such as healthcare, employment, housing, and more. - Tell students that today they will learn about different adult service agencies, the services they offer, and how to access them.

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes) - Show a short video clip about adult service agencies to engage students and generate interest. - After the video, ask students to share what they learned or any questions they have.

1. Identifying Adult Service Agencies (10 minutes)
   • Introduce different types of adult service agencies, such as healthcare, employment, housing, and social services.
   • Show pictures or short descriptions of each type of agency and discuss their services.
   • Provide examples of specific agencies within each category, such as hospitals, job centers, homeless shelters, and community centers.
2. Accessing Adult Service Agencies (15 minutes)
   • Explain the process of accessing adult service agencies, including the steps involved.
   • Discuss the importance of knowing where to find information about these agencies, such as websites, phone numbers, or local directories.
   • Show a video that demonstrates how to access adult service agencies and the resources available to help individuals navigate the process.
3. Questioning and Discussion (10 minutes)
   • Engage students in a discussion by asking questions such as:
     • Why do you think adult service agencies are important?
     • How can adult service agencies help people in need?
     • Can you think of any situations where someone might need to access these agencies?

Assessment: - Distribute a worksheet that includes pictures or descriptions of different adult service agencies. - Ask students to match each agency with the correct category (healthcare, employment, housing, social services). - Review the completed worksheets to assess students’ understanding of the lesson content.

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide visual aids, simplified descriptions, or one-on-one assistance during the activity. - For advanced students, encourage them to research and present information about a specific adult service agency of their choice.

Resources: 1. Video: “Adult Service Agencies Explained” - [insert link] 2. Worksheet: “Identifying Adult Service Agencies” - [insert link]

Note: The video and worksheet resources should be selected based on their appropriateness for the specific lesson content and the school’s policies.