| 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 | Chemistry |
| What topic | Alkali Metals |
| 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 slides | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
The following is a lesson plan for grade 9 chemistry that covers the topic of Alkali Metals. The lesson will take 30 minutes to complete and is designed for a class of 20 students.
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
The lesson is designed to correspond to the following national curriculum standards:
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 2 minutes | Introduce the topic of Alkali Metals and ask students what they know about them. |
| 2 | Properties of Alkali Metals | 5 minutes | Show a video or infographic on the properties of Alkali Metals and discuss with students. |
| 3 | Reactivity of Alkali Metals with Water | 5 minutes | Explain the reaction of Alkali Metals with water and show a demonstration video. |
| 4 | Balancing Chemical Equations | 10 minutes | Explain how to balance chemical equations and work through examples with students. |
| 5 | Activity - Fill Out Printable Cards | 5 minutes | Give students printable cards with prompts related to the lesson. Students should fill them out individually. |
| 6 | Checking the Cards | 3 minutes | Collect the cards or randomly check some of them to ensure that students have understood the content. |
| 7 | Assign Homework | 5 minutes | Assign homework on the topic and remind students to submit it without presenting it in front of the class. |
Students will be assigned homework related to the topic. The homework will be checked without asking any students to present it in front of the class.
The lesson plan for Alkali Metals is designed to be a fun and interactive way for students to learn about the properties of Alkali Metals and their reactivity with water. By following this lesson plan, teachers can provide students with a comprehensive understanding of this important topic in chemistry.
Good morning/afternoon class! Today we will be discussing a very important topic in chemistry - Alkali Metals. Can anyone tell me what they already know about Alkali Metals?
Now let's take a look at the properties of Alkali Metals. Please turn your attention to the interactive whiteboard as we watch a video/infographic about the properties of Alkali Metals. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Have you ever wondered what happens when you mix Alkali Metals with water? Let's take a look at a demonstration video on the reactivity of Alkali Metals with water.
Now that we have seen the properties and reactions of Alkali Metals, let's learn how to write balanced chemical equations. This might seem difficult at first, but it's actually pretty easy. I'll explain how it works and we'll work through some examples together.
I have some printable cards for you that have prompts related to our lesson today. Please fill them out individually and try to answer as many questions as you can.
Great! Now that you've had a chance to fill out the cards, I'm going to collect them or randomly check some of them to ensure that you have understood the content.
Now it's time to assign some homework related to the topic of Alkali Metals. Please remember to submit it without presenting it in front of the class.
And that concludes our lesson for today. By going through this lesson plan, you now have a deeper understanding of the properties and reactions of Alkali Metals. Thank you for your attention and have a great day!
| --- | --- | | What is the topic of today's lesson? | | | Can you name any properties of Alkali Metals? | | | What happens when you mix Alkali Metals with water? | | | What is the purpose of balancing chemical equations? | | | What activity did we do with printable cards related to our lesson? | | | Will you present your homework in front of the class? | |