| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Science |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| What topic | what is science |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences | abeka |
Objective: To introduce students to the concept of science and ignite their curiosity about the natural world.
Imagine you are a detective on a quest to uncover the mysteries of the universe. Every time you look around you, there are clues and phenomena waiting to be explored. Today, we’ll embark on an adventure to understand what science really is and how it helps us solve the mysteries of our world.
Get Ready: Before the lesson, place various items around the classroom or open a science-themed slideshow with images. These can include common objects like leaves, magnets, colored liquids, or pictures of animals.
Group Up: Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students.
Scavenger Hunt: Give the groups 5 minutes to explore the classroom or slideshow and collect as many science-related items or images as they can.
Share Findings: After the scavenger hunt, each group will present their findings and explain how each item relates to science. For example:
Once all groups have shared, engage the class in a discussion about their findings with these guiding questions:
Science is everywhere! It’s the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation. Through the lens of science, we can form questions, conduct investigations, collect data, and draw conclusions about the mysteries we uncovered in our scavenger hunt.
As we continue our journey through this year, keep your curiosity alive! Remember that science is not just confined to the classroom; it exists in every part of our lives. From the air we breathe to the technology we use, science helps us understand the world around us.
Are you ready to dig deeper? Let the adventures in science begin!
In our following lessons, we will explore the different branches of science, such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and how they shape our understanding of the world. Get excited, because the adventure of discovery has only just begun!