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What length (min)30
What age groupDoesn't matter
Class size20
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Lesson plan

Topic

The Water Cycle

Objectives

Materials

Grade/Age Group

Grade 4-5 (Ages 9-11)

Subject

Science

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the national curriculum standards for understanding environmental science and the water cycle.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length (minutes) Details
1 Introduction 5 Briefly introduce the water cycle and its significance. Engage students with questions.
2 Video Explanation 5 Show a short video that illustrates the water cycle in action.
3 Discuss Video 5 Facilitate a discussion about key points from the video. Ask guiding questions.
4 Diagram Activity 10 Hand out diagrams of the water cycle. Students label and color different stages in pairs.
5 Group Summary Discussions 5 Each pair shares their findings with another pair, summarizing their understanding.
6 Conclusion 5 Recap the water cycle stages and importance. Reinforce learning with a few questions.

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