## Lesson Plan: Human Development
### Subject: Basic Science and Technology
### Grade Level: Junior Secondary 1
### Duration: 60 minutes
### Topic: Human Development
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### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define human development.
2. Identify the stages of human development.
3. Describe the key characteristics of each development stage.
### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer (for presentation)
- Handout with key points and diagrams
- Interactive quiz tools (Kahoot or similar)
- Paper and pencils for notes
### Lesson Structure:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Attendance:**
- Take attendance and greet students.
2. **Hook:**
- Begin by asking students simple questions about the changes they have observed in themselves since they were young (e.g., height, skills, knowledge).
- Show a brief video or slideshow depicting the stages of human development from infancy to adulthood.
3. **Objective Review:**
- Clearly state today's lesson objectives.
#### Direct Instruction (15 minutes)
4. **Presentation:**
- Define human development: "The process by which people grow and change throughout their lifespan."
- Introduce the main stages of human development with the aid of slides:
- Infancy (0-2 years)
- Early Childhood (2-6 years)
- Middle Childhood (6-12 years)
- Adolescence (12-18 years)
- Early Adulthood (18-40 years)
- Middle Adulthood (40-65 years)
- Late Adulthood (65+ years)
5. **Key Characteristics of Each Stage:**
- Briefly describe each stage, focusing on physical, cognitive, and emotional changes.
#### Guided Practice (15 minutes)
6. **Group Activity:**
- Divide the students into small groups and assign each group one stage of human development.
- Provide them with handouts summarizing their stage and ask them to create a short presentation or poster outlining the main characteristics and changes occurring in their assigned stage.
#### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
7. **Class Presentations:**
- Each group presents their findings to the class.
- Facilitate a brief discussion after each presentation, asking probing questions to deepen understanding.
#### Assessment (5 minutes)
8. **Interactive Quiz:**
- Use an interactive tool like Kahoot to conduct a short quiz reviewing the key points from the lesson.
- Questions should cover definitions, stages, and key characteristics of human development.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
9. **Recap:**
- Summarize the key points covered during the lesson.
- Allow students to ask any remaining questions.
10. **Homework/Closing Activity:**
- Assign a simple homework task: Have students write a short paragraph or draw a diagram about which stage of human development someone they know is in and why.
- Thank the students for their participation.
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### Evaluation:
- Monitor student participation during group activities and discussions.
- Review the results of the interactive quiz to assess understanding.
- Collect and evaluate homework to ensure comprehension of the lesson materials.