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	Mathematics
What topic	Direction
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

Lesson plan

Topic

Direction

Subject

Mathematics

Grade/Age Group

Year 3

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• To understand the concept of direction (north, south, east, west)
• To be able to identify and follow directions on a map
• To improve spatial awareness and orientation skills

Materials

• Printed maps with basic landmarks
• Directional arrows
• Whiteboard and markers
• Compass (optional)
• Worksheets with directional exercises
• Prizes for participation (e.g., stickers)

National Curriculum Link

This lesson aligns with the Maths National Curriculum for Year 3, specifically focusing on understanding position and direction as outlined in the geometry section.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Direction	5 mins	Briefly discuss what direction means. Introduce north, south, east, and west. Use the whiteboard to draw a simple compass.
2	Exploring the Map	10 mins	Distribute printed maps. Explain the key landmarks. Ask students to identify directions of key points on the map.
3	Directional Exercise	10 mins	Hand out worksheets with exercises that require students to follow written directions to find specific locations on the map.
4	Group Activity	3 mins	In pairs, have students give each other directions using their maps. Encourage them to use the terms they learned (north, south, east, west).
5	Conclusion and Homework Check	2 mins	Review the answers to the worksheets. Remind students of homework, which involves drawing their own map with specified directions, to be submitted next class.

Homework

• Students will create their own simple map of their bedroom or backyard, marking at least four key locations and providing directions from one key point to another (e.g., "Go north from the toy box to the bed"). This will be submitted in the next lesson for review; no presentations will be required.

Assessment

• Informal observation during activities to assess understanding.
• Review of worksheets and maps to check for completion and comprehension.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that all students are engaged during the group activities.
• Adapt instructions for any students with additional learning needs to ensure everyone can participate effectively.

Lesson script