CIC2601
ASSIGNMENT 5 PORTFOLIO 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 10 OCTOBER 2025
, Computer Integration in the classroom
Question 1: Lesson Plan Incorporating Digital Technologies
Subject: Natural Sciences (Grade 7)
Topic: Photosynthesis
Learning Objectives
Explain the process of photosynthesis.
Identify the role of sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide in photosynthesis.
Apply knowledge by creating a digital concept map.
Digital Tools Selected
1. PhET Interactive Simulations (online simulation of photosynthesis).
2. Padlet (collaborative wall for group reflections).
3. Google Slides (students create visual presentations).
Justification:
PhET offers interactive, inquiry-based simulations that allow learners to manipulate
variables and visualize abstract concepts (Perkins et al., 2012). Padlet fosters
collaboration and peer feedback, while Google Slides enables creativity and digital
literacy skills.
Lesson Plan Activities
1. Introduction (10 min): Teacher plays a short YouTube video explaining
photosynthesis.
2. Exploration (20 min): Learners use PhET simulation to test how sunlight, CO₂,
and water affect plant growth.
3. Collaboration (15 min): In groups, learners post key findings on Padlet.
4. Creation (20 min): Each group designs a Google Slides presentation illustrating
the process of photosynthesis.
ASSIGNMENT 5 PORTFOLIO 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 10 OCTOBER 2025
, Computer Integration in the classroom
Question 1: Lesson Plan Incorporating Digital Technologies
Subject: Natural Sciences (Grade 7)
Topic: Photosynthesis
Learning Objectives
Explain the process of photosynthesis.
Identify the role of sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide in photosynthesis.
Apply knowledge by creating a digital concept map.
Digital Tools Selected
1. PhET Interactive Simulations (online simulation of photosynthesis).
2. Padlet (collaborative wall for group reflections).
3. Google Slides (students create visual presentations).
Justification:
PhET offers interactive, inquiry-based simulations that allow learners to manipulate
variables and visualize abstract concepts (Perkins et al., 2012). Padlet fosters
collaboration and peer feedback, while Google Slides enables creativity and digital
literacy skills.
Lesson Plan Activities
1. Introduction (10 min): Teacher plays a short YouTube video explaining
photosynthesis.
2. Exploration (20 min): Learners use PhET simulation to test how sunlight, CO₂,
and water affect plant growth.
3. Collaboration (15 min): In groups, learners post key findings on Padlet.
4. Creation (20 min): Each group designs a Google Slides presentation illustrating
the process of photosynthesis.
