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Which subject	Biology
What topic	life cycles endangered Australian animals
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Life Cycles of Endangered Australian Animals

Objectives

• Understand the concept of life cycles.
• Identify key endangered Australian animals and their specific life cycles.
• Discuss the reasons why certain Australian animals are endangered and the importance of conservation.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed information sheets about different endangered animals
• Projector and screen (if available)
• Video clips showing life cycles of select animals
• Worksheets for students to complete during the lesson
• Access to computers or tablets for research (optional)

Grade/Age Group

Middle School (Years 5-8)

Subject

Biology

Class Size

20 students

Alignment with National Curriculum

• This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum: Science, specifically focusing on the understanding of living things and their habitats (ACSSU111).
• Incorporates opportunities for inquiry-based learning and scientific communication.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Introduce the topic of life cycles and endangered species. Pose questions to get students thinking (e.g., Why are some animals endangered?).
2	Group Activity	10 minutes	Divide students into groups of four. Assign each group an endangered Australian animal to research. Provide printed information sheets.
3	Video Presentation	5 minutes	Show a short video clip that illustrates the life cycle of one of the selected endangered animals. Discuss what they observed.
4	Class Discussion	5 minutes	Invite groups to share a few key facts about their assigned animal's life cycle and conservation status. Guide the discussion towards threats to these animals.
5	Individual Work	5 minutes	Distribute worksheets for students to fill in with important facts about the life cycle of their assigned animal, including lifecycle stages and conservation needs.
6	Wrap-up	5 minutes	Recap the critical points from the lesson and the importance of conservation efforts for endangered species. Mention upcoming homework assignment.

Homework

• Research an additional endangered Australian animal not covered in class and prepare a short written report on its life cycle and conservation status. Submit by the next class.
• Homework will be collected without presentations to ensure all students feel comfortable sharing their work.

Assessment

• Participation in group discussions and activities.
• Completion of worksheets during class.
• Evaluation of the homework report based on content understanding and effort.

Additional Notes

• Ensure all materials are prepared in advance.
• Focus on creating an inclusive environment where each student feels comfortable contributing.

Lesson script