Lesson Plan for Primary 6 - Basic Science and Technology - Our Earth And Sky

**Lesson Plan: Our Earth and Sky** **Grade Level:** Primary 6 (around ages 10-11) **Subject:** Basic Science and Technology **Topic:** Our Earth and Sky **Duration:** 60 minutes --- ### Lesson Objectives: 1. **Knowledge:** Students will be able to identify and describe the basic components of the Earth and the sky. 2. **Understanding:** Students will understand the relationship between the Earth and the sky, including how the Earth’s rotation affects day and night. 3. **Application:** Students will be able to create simple models to demonstrate the Earth's rotation and orbit around the sun. ### Materials Needed: - Globe - Flashlight - Large piece of paper - Markers - Styrofoam balls (one large and one small for each group) - Skewers - Construction paper - Glue - Scissors - Printouts or images of the Earth, moon, and sun ### Lesson Outline: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Welcome and Warm-Up:** Start with a simple question to engage the class: "What can you see when you look up at the sky during the day? What about at night?" Allow students to share their answers. 2. **Objective Sharing:** Clearly explain the lesson objectives to the students. #### Direct Instruction (20 minutes) 1. **The Earth:** - Show the students a globe. - Describe the Earth’s surface—land and water. - Explain the concept of continents and oceans. 2. **The Sky:** - Use a flashlight and globe to demonstrate how the Earth’s rotation on its axis causes day and night. - Introduce the terms "rotation" and "axis," demonstrating with the globe. 3. **Orbit and Seasons:** - Use the Styrofoam balls and skewers to create a simple model of the Earth orbiting the sun. - Explain the terms "orbit" and "revolution." - Discuss how different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, creating seasons. #### Guided Practice (15 minutes) 1. **Earth and Sky Model:** - Divide the students into small groups. - Provide each group with a Styrofoam ball (Earth), a smaller ball (moon), and skewers. - Guide the groups in constructing a model showing the Earth’s rotation and its orbit around the sun. - Assist students as needed and ask questions to check for understanding. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Sun, Earth, and Moon Craft:** - Provide students with construction paper, markers, and printouts/images. - Have students create a simple diagram showing the position of the Earth, moon, and sun. - Encourage creativity but ensure the models are scientifically accurate. #### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Review:** - Quickly review the key points of the lesson. - Ask students questions to gauge their understanding (e.g., "What causes day and night?" "What is the Earth’s axis?"). 2. **Wrap-Up and Homework:** - Assign a simple homework task: Draw and label a picture of the Earth and the sky showing day and night. - Inform students that in the next lesson, they will learn about the moon and its phases. #### Assessment: 1. **Formative Assessment:** Monitor group activities and discussions to ensure understanding. 2. **Summative Assessment:** Review the student's diagrams for accuracy and completeness. 3. **Homework:** Evaluate the drawn and labeled pictures for understanding of day and night. --- **Adjustments for Diverse Learners:** - **Visual Learners:** Use more images and visual aids. - **Kinesthetic Learners:** Involve them more in the model-making and physical demonstrations. - **Auditory Learners:** Incorporate discussions and oral explanations frequently. ### Reflection: 1. **What Went Well?** 2. **Areas for Improvement:** 3. **Student Engagement:** Complete this section after the lesson to reflect on its effectiveness and areas for improvement.