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Which subject	Science
What topic	Pangea
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Pangea

Subject

Science

Topic

Pangea

Grade/Age Group

Grades 4-8 (ages 9-14)

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the concept of Pangea and its significance in Earth's geological history.
• Explain how Pangea relates to the theory of plate tectonics.
• Identify the modern continents that were once part of Pangea.
• Develop observational and critical thinking skills through discussion and visual aids.

Materials

• A large map of Pangea
• Modern world map
• Video clip on Pangea and continental drift (3-5 minutes)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with key terms and diagrams
• Sticky notes and pens for student responses

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the topic of Pangea. Ask students about their prior knowledge of continents and if they've heard of Pangea before.
2	Video Presentation	5 min	Show a brief video that explains Pangea and continental drift. Encourage students to note any questions or interesting facts they want to remember.
3	Discussion	10 min	Facilitate a discussion using the video as a launch point. Cover questions like: Why was Pangea significant? Which continents were connected? Explain the concept of plate tectonics in simple terms.
4	Map Activity	5 min	Distribute copies of the Pangea map and the modern map. In pairs, students will identify the continents that were once connected in Pangea and draw lines between them.
5	Wrap-Up	3 min	Review key points from the lesson. Use sticky notes for students to write a single takeaway and post it on a board.
6	Homework Instructions	2 min	Assign homework: Students will write a short paragraph on how the movement of continents can affect the environment. Collect activity sheets before they leave class.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during discussions and activities.
• Review sticky note takeaways for understanding.
• Collect and informally assess homework without requiring presentations.

Alignment with National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in understanding Earth's systems, specifically the structure and function of Earth’s major systems and how they interact.

Additional Notes

• Ensure the video is appropriate for the age group and suitable for the lesson.
• Prepare to differentiate instruction for various learning needs by providing additional resources or simplified concepts if necessary.

Lesson script