Students will read the cartoon below, after which a discussion will ensue as to what the cartoon is about and who has a positive attitude towards preserving the environment. They will tell of the uses/value of plants in the environment orally.
Watch youtube video clip (Importance of plants to humans and animals -) They will glean important information in their groups about their uses, how they are abused, and how humans can protect /preserve them.
Apart from being cut down, what are some other ways in which trees are destroyed.
What is happening in the picture below?
What problems can this practice cause?
Use a [ü] to indicate the correct response for the statements below.
|
STATEMENTS |
Supported by Source 1 |
Supported by source 2 |
Supported by both sources |
|
Deforestation can lead to soil erosion |
|
|
|
|
One method of deforestation is slash and burn |
|
|
|
|
Deforestation can cause famine |
|
|
|
|
Some trees are of medicinal value |
|
|
|
Grade 6 Science – 5E Lesson Plan
Topic: Environment
Focus Question: Why is it important to care for the environment?
Duration: 1 hour
Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
-
Justify the importance of conserving the natural environment.
-
Show concern for the impact of humans on the environment.
-
Observe, collect, and record information regarding the interacting factors within the environment.
Materials/Resources
-
Chart paper, markers
-
Tablets or laptops (for STEM research activity)
-
Sample images of local natural environments
-
Worksheet: Environmental Observation Log
-
Video clip on human impact on the environment (e.g., pollution, deforestation)
-
Recyclable materials (for optional hands-on extension)
5E Instructional Model
Engage (5–7 minutes)
Activity: Show a short video (2–3 minutes) highlighting human impact on the environment (pollution, deforestation, overfishing, etc.).
Ask:
-
What are some things you noticed?
-
How do these things affect the environment and people?
-
Why do you think we should care about this?
🔄 Purpose: To activate prior knowledge and generate curiosity.
Explore (10–12 minutes)
STEM Activity: "Eco Walk – Observation & Data Collection"
-
Students work in pairs and use tablets (or clipboards if tech is unavailable) to observe an area on the school compound (e.g., garden, garbage area, trees).
-
They will complete a worksheet to record interacting factors like:
-
Presence of animals/insects
-
Types of plants
-
Human activity/effects (e.g., litter, broken branches)
-
Weather conditions
-
💡 Differentiation:
-
High-level learners extend by classifying biotic/abiotic factors.
-
Support learners get guiding questions and picture-based prompts.
-
Use a printed template with icons for ELL or students with language challenges.
Explain (10–12 minutes)
Discussion & Notes
-
Bring class together to discuss what they observed.
-
Use a T-chart: Human Impact vs. Natural Interactions
-
Introduce or reinforce the definition of environment, natural vs. human-made impact, and the importance of conservation.
-
Students summarize key points in their notebooks.
🧠 Teacher prompts:
-
How do plants and animals depend on each other?
-
What happens when humans interfere?
-
Why should we protect these relationships?
Elaborate (15 minutes)
STEM Design Challenge (Mini):
Students brainstorm ways to reduce human impact based on their observation.
-
In small groups, they design a simple solution (poster or model idea) for one issue they observed (e.g., a compost bin, trash sorting station, awareness poster).
-
Present briefly (1–2 minutes each).
✏️ Differentiation:
-
Group roles: designer, writer, speaker (assigned based on strengths).
-
Visual aids and sentence starters provided.
Evaluate (10 minutes)
Three-Tier Assessment
| Tier | Task | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Match and label interacting environmental factors from a diagram. | Checks basic understanding of environment |
| Tier 2 | Write a short paragraph justifying why it's important to conserve the environment. | Evaluates comprehension and reasoning |
| Tier 3 | Use observation data to propose one way their school can reduce environmental harm. | Assesses application and higher-order thinking |
Closure (1–2 minutes)
Revisit the focus question: "Why is it important to care for the environment?"
Ask for 2–3 volunteers to share their ideas.
Encourage students to reflect on:
-
One thing they observed
-
One way they can help the environment this week
Home Extension (Optional)
Ask students to observe their home/community environment and identify one human activity affecting nature. Record it and bring a picture or description for the next class.
No comments:
Post a Comment