Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Geography - Glacier Action

### Lesson Plan for Geography: Senior Secondary 2 **Topic: Glacier Action** --- #### **Lesson Duration:** 90 minutes #### **Learning Objectives:** By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: 1. Define and understand what glaciers are and how they form. 2. Describe the processes involved in glacier movement. 3. Recognize the various landforms and features created by glacial action. 4. Understand the impact of glaciers on the environment and human activities. #### **Materials Needed:** - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer - PowerPoint presentation on Glacier Action - Diagram handouts of glacial structures and landforms - Short video clips showing glacier movement and effects - Geography textbooks - Worksheet for group activity #### **Lesson Structure:** ### **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** - **Attendance and Settling Down (2 minutes)** - Welcome students and take attendance. - **Hook Question (3 minutes)** - Ask the students: "What comes to your mind when you hear the word 'glacier'?" Encourage a few responses to gauge prior knowledge. - **Lesson Overview (5 minutes)** - Briefly explain the day’s lesson objectives and the importance of studying glaciers. ### **2. Instructional Input (30 minutes)** - **Definition and Formation of Glaciers (10 minutes)** - Use the PowerPoint presentation to explain what a glacier is. - Discuss the conditions necessary for glacier formation including climate and snowfall. - Show a short video clip on glacier formation. - **Processes of Glacier Movement (10 minutes)** - Explain the concepts of glacial flow, basal slip, and glacier surge. - Show diagrams and animations to illustrate glacier movement. - **Landforms Created by Glacial Action (10 minutes)** - Introduce and explain various glacial landforms such as moraines, drumlins, fjords, and glacial valleys. - Use visuals to help students identify each landform. - Distribute diagram handouts for reference. ### **3. Guided Practice (20 minutes)** - **Group Activity: Identifying Glacial Features (20 minutes)** - Divide the class into small groups. - Give each group a set of provided worksheet images. - Ask the groups to identify and label various glacial features and landforms. - Instruct the groups to discuss how each feature was formed. - Circulate among groups to assist and answer any questions. ### **4. Independent Practice (15 minutes)** - **Worksheet Completion (15 minutes)** - Distribute individual worksheets with questions on glacier formation, movement, and landforms. - Have students complete the worksheets independently. - Ensure that the questions prompt critical thinking and application of the material covered. ### **5. Conclusion and Assessment (15 minutes)** - **Review and Discussion (10 minutes)** - Go over the worksheet answers with the class. - Review key points of the lesson and address any remaining questions. - Highlight the impact of glaciers on human activities and the environment. - **Exit Ticket (5 minutes)** - Ask students to write down one new thing they learned about glaciers and one question they still have. - Collect exit tickets as they leave. #### **Homework:** - Assign a short essay for homework: "The Impact of Glaciers on Earth's Landscape." Require students to use examples covered in class and do additional research. --- #### **Reflection and Follow-Up:** - Reflect on the effectiveness of the lesson based on student engagement and comprehension during activities and discussions. - Prepare additional resources or plan for a follow-up lesson if necessary, especially to address any common misunderstandings revealed in the exit tickets. --- This lesson plan aims to engage students with both visual and hands-on learning methods while covering essential concepts about glacier action. The structure encourages active participation and critical thinking, helping students to understand the significance of glaciers in geography.