6th Grade Introduction Of Science Lesson Plan Example

Topic: Introduction of science

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand the basic concepts and principles of science, and be able to apply them to everyday life.

Materials

• Various objects such as a plastic bottle, cardboard box, paper clip, etc.
• Scissors
• Glue
• Construction paper
• Markers or crayons

Warm-up

• Ask the students to list some of the things they see around them, such as a desk, a chair, a pencil, etc.
• Ask the students to explain how these objects were made and how they function.

Direct Instruction

• Explain that scientists study the world around us by investigating how things are made and how they function.
• Introduce the term "science" and explain that it is a way of understanding the world around us using logical thinking and experiments.
• Provide a brief overview of the scientific method, including the steps of observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion.

Direct Instruction

• Provide students with a piece of paper and a pen and have them brainstorm ideas for simple experiments they could conduct at home to investigate the ways in which different materials are made and function.
• Review the brainstormed ideas with the class and provide examples and guidance for possible experiments.
• Have students work in small groups to plan and brainstorm a list of supplies they will need for their home experiments.
• Provide students with a handout with step-by-step instructions for their home experiments and a template for recording their observations and conclusions.
• Encourage students to work together to complete their home experiments within the designated time frame.

Independent

• Have students work individually or in small groups to conduct their home experiments and record their observations and conclusions on the template provided.

Closure

• Ask students to share their observations and conclusions with the class.
• Discuss any interesting observations or unexpected results observed during the experiments.
• Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about pulleys and how they can be used to lift heavy objects.

Assessment

• Observe students during the guided and independent practice activities to check for understanding.
• Collect and review the diagrams and calculations created during the independent practice activity to assess understanding of how pulleys can be used to lift heavy objects.
• Use the group presentations and participation in discussions during the closure activity as a form of assessment.