Lesson Plan Format

Class: 7

Date: 12 JUNE 15

geo

Time: Start: PERIOD 1 ( 8:56 -9:34) + PERIOD 2

(934-10:12)

Key Learning Area :

4G1 Investigating

Lesson Topic : The atmosphere

the World
Recent Prior Experience (specific relevant concepts, skills and values the school students have experienced prior to this lesson):

The physical elements of environments

Syllabus Outcome(s):
One or two only. Please note the
syllabus reference number AND write
out in full.

4.1

identifies and gathers geographical

information

4.6

describes the geographical

processes that form and transform
environments

Any safety issues to be considered:

Indicators of Learning for this lesson:

Behaviours that contribute toward achievement of
outcome(s). Quote syllabus numbers. Must be clear, specific,
observable. Curriculum Content Strands may be used as
headings.

Assessment:
- no formal assessment teacher will make
notes of completed work.

By the end of this lesson, the students will:

classify features of the environment as

physical or human elements
Resources:
List resources you used in preparing the lesson AND those used in the lesson implementation.

Stationary
whiteboard

- ICT resources ( projector, laptop) - worksheets x 30

- powerpoint presentation
- workbooks

LESSON SEQUENCE
Lesson Content / Indicators of Learning
(What is Taught):
Note key skills, concepts and values
addressed in each section. Link to your
Indicators of Learning.
INTRODUCTION

Teacher to class introduction

Do now activity

Timing
(mins)

Teaching Strategies / Learning Experiences:

(How it is taught)

Students to be seated teacher to greet students outlining

student expectations within the classroom.

10

Synoptic chart. Questions to be written on the board.

Resources and Organisation:

DEVELOPMENT

Topic introduction
:
atmosphere
what is the atmosphere

The
10

10

Define the atmosphere

Teacher to conduct a classroom discussion on what students

think the atmosphere is.
Teacher to create a mind map with students responses.
Students to engage and participate in the discussion.

Whiteboard

Present a powerpoint presentation

- Defining the atmosphere.
- Classification of layers of the atmosphere
- Visual images of the atmosphere
Students to copy the information into their workbooks.

10

Identifying layers of the atmosphere

10

Students to colour categorise the layers of the atmosphere

worksheet 1.
Students to use interactive smart board to identify the role of
the atmosphere.

Worksheet x 30
Powerpoint
Colouring in pencils
Ict board

What is the role of the atmosphere

Weather and climate
15

20

Climate
15

10

Summary activity an overview of

the information covered

Glossary page x30

Stationary

Students to identify the features of a high pressure system and

a low pressure system.

Weather maps

Wind speed and wind direction

Defining the weather

Students to copy information from the powerpoint defining the
elements of weather and climate.
Teacher to issue a glossary page for students to review.
Students to glue the glossary in their books.

Teacher to identify the purpose of wind speed and wind

direction.
Student to come up to the ICT board and locate the features of
wind speed and wind direction.
Worksheet 2 students to Identify the wind speed and wind
direction of a location on a synoptic chart using the key/
legend. Students can work with the student beside them.

Worksheet x 30
Powerpoint

Students to copy information on climate and climatic elements

Students to colour in world climate patterns identifying the
climatic zones. Students to also discuss the role of the broad
rainfall zones of the world.
Students to also to analyse the role of ocean currents and its
effect on climate.

Students to complete worksheet 3 using their notes from the

lesson.

Worksheet x30

CLOSURE
Class discussion

Students to complete as much of the worksheet as possible.

The rest will be completed as homework. Students to ask
questions for clarification or any issues with work. ( students
can also stay back if they do not want to ask questions in front
of the class)
Teacher to advise students of next lessons work climate
graphs
Students to pack up and be ready for dismissal at the bell.