Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
Ruan Venter 28/11/2024 Lower Primary (6-7-year-old) 60 minutes
Topic: The Earth and its layers
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, most students will be able to:
1. Identify the six key components of the Earth’s surface: Earth, atmosphere, air, water, continents, and islands.
2. Describe the characteristics and functions of these components.
3. Categorize components into their appropriate categories using specific vocabulary.
Materials:
Whiteboard Projector
Computer Globe
Coloured paper Coursebook ( specific page referenced for activity)
Crayons or colored pencils PowerPoint Slides
Markers Glue
Pencils/ Pen Scissors
Answer Sheet
Content: Communication:
Students will learn, use, and understand…
Students will be able to…
Language of:
1. Identify and explain the six key components: Earth, atmosphere, air, (Words for input) Earth, atmosphere, air, water, continents, islands.
water, continents, and islands
2. Understand the relationships among these components (e.g., air = (Additional language needed) Describing, pointing out, identifying, and
atmosphere, continents = land). categorizing components.
3. Use specific vocabulary to describe these concepts accurately.
Language through:
(Sentence stems for the task (if applicable) and output)
Identifying: That is…, I can see…, It looks like…, its shape is…
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, Pointing out: I am pointing to…, Look, here is…, I found…,
Cognition: (*remember to include the Bloom stages students will be using) Culture:
1. Knowledge: 1. Understand the importance of these components for life on Earth.
Recognize and name the six key components: Earth, 2. Appreciate the diversity of landscapes and their impact on people’s
atmosphere, air, water, continents, and islands. lives.
2. Understanding and Application: 3. Recognize environmental care, such as keeping air and water clean.
Describe the characteristics and functions of each component.
Apply the concepts by matching visuals and creating visual
representations.
3. Analysis and Evaluation:
Compare components to identify correct relationships
Categorize elements and identify mismatches (e.g., a fish does
not belong in the atmosphere).
Assessment Criteria: Students will demonstrate understanding of the Earth’s layers and main components (air, water, continents, islands) by engaging in
hands-on activities and discussions. Students will create collage visual representation of the Earth’s components using colors, pictures or cut- outs, and
effectively participate in “Same or Different” game where students distinguish if or if not the two visuals are fitting in the right layer e.g., (Picture of air and a
fish) will be incorrect.
Stage Name Stage Aim Time Interactio Teacher’s procedure Students will… Materials
n Pattern
Introduction To lay the groundwork 4 mins T-S T greets the students and Observe the globe Whiteboard
for the lesson and welcomes them to the placed at the front of
engage students’ class the class Globe
interest. Place the globe visually in Focus on the teacher’s
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Ruan Venter 28/11/2024 Lower Primary (6-7-year-old) 60 minutes
Topic: The Earth and its layers
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, most students will be able to:
1. Identify the six key components of the Earth’s surface: Earth, atmosphere, air, water, continents, and islands.
2. Describe the characteristics and functions of these components.
3. Categorize components into their appropriate categories using specific vocabulary.
Materials:
Whiteboard Projector
Computer Globe
Coloured paper Coursebook ( specific page referenced for activity)
Crayons or colored pencils PowerPoint Slides
Markers Glue
Pencils/ Pen Scissors
Answer Sheet
Content: Communication:
Students will learn, use, and understand…
Students will be able to…
Language of:
1. Identify and explain the six key components: Earth, atmosphere, air, (Words for input) Earth, atmosphere, air, water, continents, islands.
water, continents, and islands
2. Understand the relationships among these components (e.g., air = (Additional language needed) Describing, pointing out, identifying, and
atmosphere, continents = land). categorizing components.
3. Use specific vocabulary to describe these concepts accurately.
Language through:
(Sentence stems for the task (if applicable) and output)
Identifying: That is…, I can see…, It looks like…, its shape is…
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, Pointing out: I am pointing to…, Look, here is…, I found…,
Cognition: (*remember to include the Bloom stages students will be using) Culture:
1. Knowledge: 1. Understand the importance of these components for life on Earth.
Recognize and name the six key components: Earth, 2. Appreciate the diversity of landscapes and their impact on people’s
atmosphere, air, water, continents, and islands. lives.
2. Understanding and Application: 3. Recognize environmental care, such as keeping air and water clean.
Describe the characteristics and functions of each component.
Apply the concepts by matching visuals and creating visual
representations.
3. Analysis and Evaluation:
Compare components to identify correct relationships
Categorize elements and identify mismatches (e.g., a fish does
not belong in the atmosphere).
Assessment Criteria: Students will demonstrate understanding of the Earth’s layers and main components (air, water, continents, islands) by engaging in
hands-on activities and discussions. Students will create collage visual representation of the Earth’s components using colors, pictures or cut- outs, and
effectively participate in “Same or Different” game where students distinguish if or if not the two visuals are fitting in the right layer e.g., (Picture of air and a
fish) will be incorrect.
Stage Name Stage Aim Time Interactio Teacher’s procedure Students will… Materials
n Pattern
Introduction To lay the groundwork 4 mins T-S T greets the students and Observe the globe Whiteboard
for the lesson and welcomes them to the placed at the front of
engage students’ class the class Globe
interest. Place the globe visually in Focus on the teacher’s
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