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| Which subject | Design and technology |
| What topic | Levers |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Levers
Year 2 / Grade 2
Design and Technology
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the national curriculum by promoting practical understanding of simple machines, developing problem-solving skills, and enhancing collaborative learning.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce the concept of levers. Use diagrams to explain the parts of a lever (fulcrum, load, effort). |
| 2 | Types of Levers | 5 | Explain the three types of levers using examples (1st, 2nd, and 3rd class). Show real-life examples. |
| 3 | Demonstration | 5 | Demonstrate how to balance a lever with weights. Use a wooden dowel and weights for visualization. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 10 | Divide students into small groups. Provide materials and have each group create their own lever to lift weights. |
| 5 | Observation and Discussion | 3 | Have students observe each group’s lever. Foster a discussion on which types of levers worked best and why. |
| 6 | Conclusion | 2 | Recap the key points about levers and their uses. Ask students to reflect on what they learned. |
| 7 | Homework Assignment | 0 | Assign students to find examples of levers in their homes and write about them in their notebooks. |
Students will be tasked with identifying and writing about three examples of levers they find in their home environment, focusing on how they work and what types they are. Homework will be checked without presentations in class, allowing for individual input.