| 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 | Geography |
| What topic | Hot countries |
| What length (min) | 45 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| Class size | 13 |
| What curriculum | National 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 |
Geography
Hot Countries
Year 2
45 minutes
13
National Curriculum
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Begin with a question about what students know about hot countries. Introduce the topic. |
| 2 | Group Work Setup | 5 | Divide class into small groups of 3-4 students. Assign each group a specific hot country. |
| 3 | Research and Discussion | 15 | Groups use materials to research their hot country. Discuss climate, culture, and geography. |
| 4 | Group Poster Creation | 10 | Groups create a poster summarizing key facts about their country to present to the class. |
| 5 | Gallery Walk | 5 | Groups display posters around the classroom. Students circulate to view and read other groups' work. |
| 6 | Class Discussion & Reflection | 5 | Bring students back together to discuss interesting facts learned and share thoughts. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore a very exciting topic: hot countries! Before we dive in, I want to ask you a quick question. Can anyone tell me what they think makes a country 'hot'? Raise your hand if you have an idea… [pause for responses] Excellent! So, when we talk about hot countries, we are looking at places that typically have warm climates, lots of sunshine, and interesting geographical features. Let’s get ready to learn more about them today!"
"Now that we have an idea of what hot countries are, it’s time to work together! I’m going to divide you into small groups of 3 to 4 students. Each group will be assigned a specific hot country to research. I’ll call your names so you can gather with your group! [Call out groups and facilitate students moving to their designated spots] Make sure to work well together and share your ideas because teamwork is very important!"
"Now that you are in your groups, I want you to start your research! You have access to the pictures and fact sheets on your tables, and you can also use tablets if needed. Take a look at your assigned hot country. Discuss what climate, culture, and geographical features make your country unique. You have 15 minutes for this activity, so make sure everyone in your group gets a chance to share their thoughts. I’ll be walking around to help you if you need it, so don’t hesitate to ask questions. Ready? Let’s get started!"
"Time’s up, groups! I hope you learned a lot about your hot country. Now, I want you to create a poster that summarizes the key facts you've discovered. Use the large sheets of paper and markers to showcase what makes your country special! You can include drawings, fun facts, or anything else you think is important. You have 10 minutes for this part. I’ll come around to check on your progress!"
"All right, the posters look fantastic! Now, it’s time for our gallery walk. I want each group to carefully hang their poster around the classroom so that everyone can see them. Once that’s done, I’ll give you some time to walk around, read the posters from other groups, and learn even more about different hot countries! You have 5 minutes to explore. Remember to be respectful and silent as you look at everyone’s hard work!"
"Let’s come back together, everyone! I hope you enjoyed the gallery walk and learned some interesting things. I’d love to hear about what you found the most fascinating. Can anyone share an interesting fact they learned about hot countries? [Pause for responses] Wonderful contributions! It’s exciting to learn how diverse and unique our world is, isn’t it? Before we finish our lesson, I want each of you to write a short paragraph for your homework. Choose one interesting fact that you learned today and write about it. You will hand this in next time we meet! Great job today, everyone, and I can’t wait to read your paragraphs!"