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Basic 4 Science Term 2 Week 11 Lesson Plan
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Subject: Science
Class: Basic 4
Topic: THE SOLAR SYSTEM
| Strand: SYSTEMS | Sub-strand: THE SOLAR SYSTEM |
| Indicator (code): B4.3.2.1.6 | Content Std (code): B4.3.2.1 |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can describe how the Earth rotates and revolves. | Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving |
| T.L.R.(s): Globe, torch (flashlight) | Keywords: Rotation, Revolution, Axis, Orbit |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Recap previous knowledge about how the Earth rotates.
Quick brainstorm: What do you already know about how the Earth rotates?
Introduction to today's objectives regarding how the Earth rotates.
Mental drill or quick quiz related to how the Earth rotates. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Demonstrate Rotation: Using a globe and torch to show how the Earth spins on its axis (causing day and night).
Demonstrate Revolution: Show how the Earth travels around the sun (taking one year).
Discuss the difference between the two movements.
Activity: Draw a diagram showing the Earth's orbit around the sun. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Summarize what we learned today about how the Earth rotates.
Oral assessment: Answer key questions on how the Earth rotates.
Learners share one new thing they found out about how the Earth rotates.
Check for understanding and wrap up the week on how the Earth rotates. |
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