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Basic 6 Science Term 2 Week 8 Lesson Plan
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Subject: Science
Class: Basic 6
Topic: Life Cycles of Organisms
| Strand: Life Cycles of Organisms | Sub-strand: Life Cycles of Organisms |
| Indicator (code): B6.3.1.1.3 | Content Std (code): B6.3.1.1 |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can identify the stages of the life cycle of a cockroach. | Core Competencies: Critical Thinking, Personal Development |
| T.L.R.(s): Charts of cockroach life cycle, preserved specimens (optional), diagrams | Keywords: Cockroach, Egg case, Ootheca, Nymph, Adult |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Recap previous knowledge about the stages of the life cycle o.
Quick brainstorm: What do you already know about the stages of the life cycle o?
Introduction to today's objectives regarding the stages of the life cycle o.
Mental drill or quick quiz related to the stages of the life cycle o. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment 1. Introduce the three stages of incomplete metamorphosis: Egg -> Nymph -> Adult.
2. Explain the 'Ootheca' (egg case) and how nymphs shed their skin (molting) to grow.
3. Compare complete metamorphosis (4 stages) vs. incomplete metamorphosis (3 stages).
4. Draw and label the life cycle of a cockroach in science journals. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Summarize what we learned today about the stages of the life cycle o.
Oral assessment: Answer key questions on the stages of the life cycle o.
Learners share one new thing they found out about the stages of the life cycle o.
Check for understanding and wrap up the week on the stages of the life cycle o. |
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