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| Which subject | Natural science |
| What topic | Sustainability |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Sustainability
Grade 6
Natural Science
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Grade 6, which emphasizes the importance of environmental science and sustainability practices.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Sustainability | 5 minutes | Begin with a brief introduction to sustainability. Define the term and discuss its relevance in everyday life. Use real-world examples that the students can relate to. |
| 2 | Group Discussion | 5 minutes | In small groups, have students discuss their understanding of sustainability. Each group will share one sustainable practice they know about. |
| 3 | Video Presentation | 7 minutes | Show a short video (3-5 minutes long) on sustainability. Follow up with a brief discussion about key points from the video. |
| 4 | Class Activity | 10 minutes | Divide students into pairs and provide them with poster paper and markers. Instruct pairs to create a poster illustrating a specific sustainable practice, including visuals and a short description. |
| 5 | Wrap-Up Discussion | 2 minutes | Reconvene the class and ask each pair to place their posters on the board. Have a brief wrap-up, discussing the posters and reinforcing the concept of sustainability. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 1 minute | Assign students to write a short paragraph about one sustainable practice they can implement at home or in school. Remind them to refer to the lesson material and resources provided. |
Students will write a short paragraph about one sustainable practice they can implement at home or school. The homework will be submitted in writing and reviewed by the teacher without any formal presentations.
This lesson structure encourages active participation and collaboration among students while providing clear definitions and real-world connections to the topic of sustainability.