| 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 | Geography |
| What topic | What is special about |
| What length (min) | 40 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | England |
| 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 | 10 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
What is special about?
Year 3
Geography
20
40 minutes
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the lesson topic. Ask students what they think is special about our planet. |
| 2 | Discussion | 5 | Facilitate a class discussion on what makes geographic features special. Encourage diverse opinions. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 15 | Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a geographic feature to research using resources. |
| 4 | Presentation Prep | 5 | Groups prepare a presentation of their findings on chart paper. Guide them on key points to include. |
| 5 | Group Sharing | 5 | Groups share their findings with the class. No formal presentation required; just a simple sharing. |
| 6 | Conclusion | 5 | Recap the lesson and highlight key learning points. Check understanding through simple Q&A. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to explore a fascinating topic in geography: 'What is special about our planet?' I’d like to start by asking you a question: What do you think makes our planet special? Take a moment and think about it. Does anyone want to share their thoughts?"
"Wonderful ideas, everyone! Now let’s dive a little deeper. What kinds of geographic features do you think are unique or special? Think about mountains, rivers, deserts, or anything else. What do you feel makes them special? Remember, there are no wrong answers here! Let’s hear your thoughts. Who would like to start the discussion?"
"Great discussion, class! Now, it's time for us to work together. I’m going to divide you into small groups, and each group will research a specific geographic feature. You’ll each receive a resource sheet with information and access to pictures. Remember, you can also use the tablets or computers if we have access to them. Your task is to find out what makes your assigned feature special. You will have 15 minutes for this activity. Please discuss and note down your findings. Let’s get started!"
"Alright, time is up! Now, I’d like each group to prepare a presentation of your findings on the chart paper. Remember to include the key points: what your feature is, why it’s special, and any interesting facts you discovered. You have 5 minutes to get your presentations ready. You can use your notes from the group discussion to help you."
"Fantastic presentations, everyone! Now, it’s time for you to share what you’ve learned with the class. Each group will take a turn to briefly share their findings. No need for a formal presentation here—just tell us about your geographic feature and what you found interesting. Let’s hear from the first group!"
"Thank you all for your wonderful presentations! I’ve enjoyed learning about so many special geographic features together. To wrap up our lesson, let’s quickly recap what we’ve learned today. What are some key points you remember from the discussions and presentations? I’ll ask a couple of questions to check our understanding:
Great job, everyone! Before we finish, please remember your homework: write a short paragraph about a geographic feature that you find special. You can use everything we’ve talked about today to help you. Make sure to bring it in for our next lesson."
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A globe highlighting Earth} | - Introduction to geography |
| - 'What is special about our planet?' | ||
| - Open question for thoughts and ideas | ||
| 2 | {Image: Various geographic features} | - Discuss unique geographic features |
| - Mountains, rivers, deserts, etc. | ||
| - Encourage participation in discussion | ||
| 3 | {Image: Students in groups discussing} | - Group activity introduction |
| - Research specific geographic features | ||
| - 15 minutes for discussion and notes | ||
| - Use resource sheets and technology if available | ||
| 4 | {Image: Students preparing presentations} | - Preparation of presentations on chart paper |
| - Include key points: what, why, interesting facts | ||
| - 5 minutes to prepare | ||
| 5 | {Image: Students sharing presentations} | - Group sharing of findings |
| - Brief presentations without formality | ||
| - Encourage all groups to participate | ||
| 6 | {Image: A recap thought bubble} | - Conclusion and recap of the lesson content |
| - Key points from discussions and presentations | ||
| - Questions for understanding | ||
| 7 | {Image: A student writing} | - Homework assignment |
| - Write a short paragraph about a special geographic feature | ||
| - Use class discussions as a guide | ||
| 8 | {Image: A checklist for homework} | - Reminder of homework due date |
| - Bring in writing for next lesson | ||
| 9 | {Image: Icon of a globe and magnifying glass} | - Encourage exploration of additional geographic features |
| - Find more information through research at home | ||
| 10 | {Image: Students engaged in learning} | - Thank everyone for participation |
| - Invite any final thoughts or questions |