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 | Biomes |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
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
Biomes
Year 4 / Grade 4 (approximately 9-10 years old)
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Grade 4, specifically focusing on Earth and Space Sciences, where students learn about ecosystems and their interactions.
Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
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1 | Introduction to Biomes | 5 | Begin with a brief discussion about what students think of when they hear "biome." Use guiding questions to stimulate interest. |
2 | Presentation | 10 | Present a slideshow introducing the different types of biomes (forest, desert, tundra, etc.). Include key characteristics: climate, vegetation, and animal life. |
3 | Group Activity | 10 | Divide students into small groups. Give each group a biome chart. They will work together to identify characteristics and organisms typical to their assigned biome. |
4 | Class Discussion | 5 | Bring the groups back together and have a brief discussion where they share their findings. Monitor and facilitate discussion, ensuring understanding. |
5 | Homework Assignments | 5 | Hand out a worksheet for students to research a specific biome at home. They should summarize key features and include a drawing or map of that biome. Collect homework at the end without presentations. |