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| Which subject | Geography |
| What topic | Countries around the world |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Countries Around the World
Year/Grade 2
Geography
20 Students
30 Minutes
This lesson aligns with the Canadian geography curriculum standards, emphasizing spatial awareness, cultural understanding, and global interconnectedness.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce the topic of countries around the world. Ask students if they can name any countries and discuss their thoughts. |
| 2 | Map Exploration | 10 minutes | Use a world map to show the locations of countries. Highlight key countries and discuss their geographical features, languages, and cultures. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 minutes | Divide the class into small groups. Assign each group a different country to research using handouts. Groups will fill in worksheets detailing cultural aspects. |
| 4 | Sharing Insights | 3 minutes | Have each group share one interesting fact about their country with the class. Facilitate a discussion on commonalities and differences. |
| 5 | Conclusion and Homework | 2 minutes | Recap the lesson's key points. Assign homework: complete a blank world map by marking the countries discussed and write a short paragraph about one country’s culture. |
Students will complete a blank world map marking the countries discussed. Additionally, they will write a short paragraph on one country’s culture. Homework will be checked for completion, but no presentations will be required.