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Which subject	Science
What topic	Great Barrier Reef Warrior Culminating Lesson about futureproofing the reef
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Great Barrier Reef Warrior - Futureproofing the Reef

Subject

Science

Topic

Great Barrier Reef Warrior - Culminating Lesson about Futureproofing the Reef

Grade/Age Group

Grade 6

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

Understand the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and its ecosystems.
Identify current threats to the reef and explore potential solutions for futureproofing it.
Develop critical thinking and teamwork skills through a collaborative project.
Communicate ideas effectively through written and visual means.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Projector and screen
Printed resources about the Great Barrier Reef (factsheets, images)
A3 paper and art supplies (markers, colored pencils, glue)
Access to computers/tablets (if available) for research purposes

Australian Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Science by addressing content descriptions related to ecosystems, environmental science, and sustainability.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Introduce the topic of the Great Barrier Reef. Discuss its significance and the current challenges it faces.
2	Group Formation	2 minutes	Divide students into groups of 4-5. Ensure each group has a mix of abilities for collaborative learning.
3	Research and Brainstorm	10 minutes	Each group uses provided resources and devices (if available) to research one threat to the reef and brainstorm potential solutions.
4	Solution Development	5 minutes	Each group creates a visual presentation (posters) showcasing their identified threat and proposed solutions, focusing on how to futureproof the reef.
5	Gallery Walk	5 minutes	Students display their posters around the classroom. Groups walk around to view other presentations, encouraging silent observations and notes.
6	Reflection and Wrap-up	3 minutes	Conduct a quick class discussion to reflect on what they learned about the reef and the importance of protecting it. Assign feedback on group work.

Homework

Students will write a short paragraph summarizing what they learned about futureproofing the Great Barrier Reef and suggesting one personal action they can take to help. This work will be collected and checked without students presenting in class.

Assessment

Assess group posters based on creativity, understanding of the topic, and clarity of communication.
Review homework for comprehension and personal reflection on the topic.

Notes

Ensure that students respect each other's ideas during group discussions and encourage positive feedback in their reflections. Adapt any materials as needed to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom.