| 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 | Biology |
| What topic | Food chain |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| 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 |
Food Chain
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Biology
20 Students
This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for middle school life sciences, specifically focusing on ecosystems and the flow of energy through food chains.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (min) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce the topic of food chains. Ask students what they know and engage in a brief discussion. |
| 2 | Explanation | 10 | Explain the components of a food chain. Use a diagram on the board to illustrate producers, consumers, and decomposers. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 | Divide students into small groups. Assign each group to create their own food chain diagram using provided examples and art supplies. |
| 4 | Sharing & Discussion | 3 | Have each group share their food chain with the class. Discuss similarities and differences. |
| 5 | Recap & Homework | 2 | Summarize the key points of the lesson. Distribute worksheets for homework that includes questions on food chains without requiring presentations. |
Students will complete a worksheet that asks them to identify and label different parts of a food chain based on scenarios provided. The homework will be checked in class without requiring any student to present their work in front of the class.