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Basic 8 Science Term 3 Week 7 Lesson Plan
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Subject: Science
Class: Basic 8
Topic: Soil Formation
| Strand: Cycles | Sub-strand: Soil Formation |
| Indicator (code): B8.2.3.2.1 | Content Std (code): B8.2.3.2 Demonstrate understanding of the stages of soil formation |
| Performance Indicator: Learners can describe the soil profile and the factors affecting soil formation | Core Competencies: CI 6.6: DL 5.1 |
| T.L.R.(s): Soil samples from different depths, clear jars |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Recap previous knowledge about the soil profile.
Quick brainstorm: What do you already know about the soil profile?
Introduction to today's objectives regarding the soil profile.
Mental drill or quick quiz related to the soil profile. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Identify and label soil profile layers and discuss their characteristics.
Explore the five factors of soil formation and their impact on soil development.
Explain the importance of organic matter in soil health and structure.
Conduct a hands-on activity to observe soil particle separation in water. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Summarize what we learned today about the soil profile.
Oral assessment: Answer key questions on the soil profile.
Learners share one new thing they found out about the soil profile.
Check for understanding and wrap up the week on the soil profile. |
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