| 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 | Science |
| What topic | Earths surface weathering erosion deposition |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| 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 |
Science
Earth’s Surface Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
Grade 6
11-12 years old
20 students
This lesson plan aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for grade 6, particularly focusing on Earth and Space Sciences.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic. Ask students what they know about weathering, erosion, and deposition. Record responses on the board. |
| 2 | Direct Instruction | 10 | Present key concepts through a PowerPoint presentation covering definitions and examples of weathering, erosion, and deposition. Use visuals and videos to enhance understanding. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 | Divide students into small groups (4-5 students each) to examine soil and rock samples. Ask them to identify signs of weathering and discuss erosion and deposition in their local environment. Provide guiding questions. |
| 4 | Class Discussion | 3 | Bring the class back together to share observations from the group activity. Prompt students with questions to stimulate discussion about the differences between weathering, erosion, and deposition. |
| 5 | Independent Practice/Homework | 2 | Distribute worksheets with reflection questions about the lesson. Assign homework where students will find examples of weathering, erosion, and deposition in their community and describe them in a short paragraph. |
| 6 | Review and Closing | 2 | Summarize key points of the lesson. Remind students that homework will be checked but not presented. Answer any final questions. |
Students will be assessed through their participation in group activities, completion of worksheets, and quality of their homework assignments.
Identify one example of weathering, one of erosion, and one of deposition in your community. Write a short paragraph for each example describing how you observed these processes at work.
This lesson plan provides a thorough structure that engages Grade 6 students in understanding the critical Earth science concepts of weathering, erosion, and deposition while accommodating diverse learning styles.