aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Science
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Environmental changes
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Discovering Our Changing Environment

Introduction

Welcome to today's science lesson, young explorers! 🌍 Today, we are embarking on an exciting adventure to understand Environmental Changes. Just like how we change our clothes with the seasons, our planet also goes through changes. But what causes these changes?

Hook Activity: The Mystery Box

Materials Needed:

• A box or bag
• Various small items representing changes in the environment (e.g., a leaf, a rock, a piece of plastic, a photo of a factory, a tiny flower)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Box: Fill a box or bag with the items listed above. Each of these items represents something about our environment.

2. Mystery Box Challenge:

   • Gather the students around.
   • Explain that they will work together to discover the mystery of what's inside the box without looking!
   • One by one, allow students to reach in and feel an object, then describe what they feel.
   • Encourage them to guess what the object is and how it might relate to changes in our environment.

3. Discussion: After everyone has had a turn, reveal each item. Prompt a discussion with questions such as:

   • How do leaves change?
   • What happens to plastic in nature?
   • How do factories impact our environment?
   • Can we see these changes happening around us?

Purpose of the Lesson

Today, we will learn about different environmental changes caused by nature, human activities, and climate. These changes can affect animals, plants, and even us! Are you ready to discover how you can be a guardian of our planet? Let’s dive into the wonderful world of environmental science! 🌿

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By starting the lesson with a tactile and engaging activity, you will pique the students' curiosity and set the stage for a deeper understanding of environmental changes.