| 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 | No subject |
| What topic | Designing your own forest school |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| 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 |
Designing Your Own Forest School
Year 11
No specific subject
30 minutes
20 students
The lesson aligns with the national curriculum by promoting creativity, environmental awareness, and teamwork skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (Minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly explain the concept of forest schools and their benefits. Engage students with questions. |
| 2 | Brainstorming Session | 10 | Students discuss and jot down ideas for their ideal forest school using sticky notes. Encourage collaboration. |
| 3 | Group Design Work | 10 | In groups, students sketch their forest school designs on A3 paper, incorporating elements discussed. |
| 4 | Sharing Designs | 3 | Groups briefly share their designs with the class, highlighting unique features. |
| 5 | Conclusion | 2 | Recap the key principles of forest schools and discuss what they learned from each other. |
Students will write a reflection on what elements they would want in a forest school and why, to be submitted in the next lesson. Homework will be checked without requiring students to present it in front of the class.