Lesson summary
This lesson is designed for a flipped classroom, where students learn new content by watching a video in their own time. This strategy provides the opportunity for students to build their knowledge, attitudes and values by themselves, thereby freeing up class time for hands-on work.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- understand how the Earth’s surface changes over time
- understand that mass extinction have occurred in the past
- think about their impact on the current extinction rate.
Lesson guides and printables
Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian Curriculum content descriptions:
Year 4 Science:
- Earth’s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity (ACSSU075)
Year 6 Science:
- Sudden geological changes and extreme weather events can affect Earth’s surface (ACSSU096)
Syllabus Outcomes: ST3-9ES, ST2-8ES.
Time needed: 30 minutes.
Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – allow students to explore the topic independently.
Resources required
- Internet, laptops and earphones
- Student Worksheet
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