| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Biology |
| What topic | Penguins |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| 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 |
Penguins
Grade 9 (14-15 years old)
Biology
20 students
The lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Life Science, specifically regarding ecosystems and organismal adaptations.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Penguins | 5 | Start with a brief overview of penguins, showing a video clip highlighting their habitat. |
| 2 | Classification of Penguins | 10 | Discuss the biological classification of penguins, including different species and their traits. Use handouts for reference. |
| 3 | Dietary Habits and Adaptations | 5 | Explain how penguins hunt for food and their adaptations for survival in extreme climates. |
| 4 | Environmental Challenges | 5 | Discuss threats to penguin populations, including climate change and pollution. |
| 5 | Group Activity | 5 | Divide students into small groups to discuss and brainstorm ways to help protect penguins. Upgrade worksheets for documentation. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Homework | 5 | Recap the lesson’s key points. Assign homework: a short essay on what students learned and how they can contribute to penguin conservation. Homework will be submitted online for review. |
Write a short essay (1-2 pages) detailing what you learned about penguins during the lesson, and suggest ways in which individuals can contribute to penguin conservation. Submit electronically by the next class.