| 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 | Natural science |
| What topic | water |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| 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 |
Water
Year 3
Natural Science
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Year 3 science, specifically focusing on environmental science and the properties of water.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Water | 5 | Brief discussion on what water is and its significance. Ask students about their experiences with water. |
| 2 | Forms of Water | 5 | Present the different forms of water (liquid, solid, gas). Use diagrams to illustrate each form. |
| 3 | The Water Cycle | 10 | Explain the water cycle using a diagram. Discuss evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Show a video if available. |
| 4 | Hands-on Activity | 5 | Conduct a simple experiment with food coloring in water to simulate mixing and observe changes. Students will share their observations in pairs. |
| 5 | Water Conservation Tips | 3 | Discuss practical ways to conserve water at home and in school. Create a list on the whiteboard. |
| 6 | Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment | 2 | Summarize key points and assign homework: a worksheet on the water cycle that must be completed at home and submitted the next day. |
| 7 | Quiet Reflection | 2 | Give students a moment to reflect on what they learned today and how they can apply it in their lives. |
Complete the worksheet on the water cycle, which includes questions about the day's lesson. Turn in the worksheet the next class. Homework will be checked without requiring students to present it in front of the class to maintain a comfortable environment for all students.
Monitor student understanding during discussions and hands-on activities, and review the completed worksheets to assess comprehension of the material.