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| Which subject | Science |
| What topic | Soil |
| 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 |
Soil
Year/Grade 3
Science
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum: Science, focusing on content descriptions related to Earth and space sciences, specifically the study of soils and their properties.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce the topic of soil, asking students what they know about it. Use the whiteboard to list responses. |
| 2 | Soil Composition | 10 minutes | Explain the three main types of soil: clay, sandy, and loamy. Show diagrams and emphasize their characteristics. |
| 3 | Hands-On Exploration | 10 minutes | Pass around different soil samples for students to observe using magnifying glasses. Have them fill out observation worksheets. |
| 4 | Discussion | 3 minutes | Regroup and discuss observations. Prompt students with questions about their findings. |
| 5 | Review and Homework | 2 minutes | Review key concepts learned in the lesson and assign homework: students will research one additional fact about soil at home and write it down. |
Students will complete a short worksheet researching one fact about soil not covered in class. This will be collected the following lesson without the need for presentations.
Informal assessment during the hands-on exploration and discussion phases, ensuring students grasp the concepts of soil types and their characteristics. The homework will also serve as an assessment of their understanding.
At the end of the lesson, the teacher will reflect on the effectiveness of the activities, the engagement of the students, and make notes for any adjustments for future lessons on related topics.
This structured approach aims to facilitate understanding while encouraging active participation and observation among Year 3 students, aligning with Australian educational standards.