This document provides a lesson plan about Johnny Appleseed for grades K-2. It introduces Johnny Appleseed and asks students to learn facts about who he was, where he traveled, and what he did to make history. Students are instructed to break into groups and research Johnny Appleseed using provided websites, then share 3 facts and 2 interesting things they learned. They will complete coloring worksheets and make hats while reflecting on their opinion of Johnny Appleseed and rating their enjoyment of the assignment out of 10.
1. Welcome
Welcome: Johnny Appleseed
Description: Learning who Johnny Appleseed is
Grade Level: K-2
Keywords: Who was Johnny Appleseed
Author: Kayla Kirk
Introduction
Good afternoon class, I want to do a lesson today on Johnny Appleseed. Who was Johnny
Appleseed? Where was he from? What did he do to make history?
Task
1. I want you to tell me who Johnny Appleseed is and where he traveled to
2. Tell me what he done to make history and what day of the year is dedicated to him
3. Was Johnny Appleseed his real name? If not, what is it?
Process
Alright class I want everyone to break up into small groups and we are going to do art projects
(making hats and drawings) I want you to tell me everything you find interesting about Johnny
Appleseed and what kind of fruit would you have planted?
Here are some helpful websites!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Appleseed
http://www.bestapples.com/kids/teachers/johnny.shtml
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=484AJlOnOnc
Evaluation
Students you will be expected to tell me 3 facts on Johnny Appleseed and 2 things that
interested you the most. We will have coloring worksheets and making Johnny Appleseed hats.
This is an easy and creative assignment.
Conclusion
I want us to reflect on Johnny Appleseed and tell me your opinion on him. Please rate your
opinion on this assignment 1-10 on 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest on how much
you enjoyed the assignment.
Online WebquestURL:
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=264053