Science Lesson Plan Ex. 1

Setting: Junior high school 7^{th -} 8^th grade students

Students back ground information:

• Class size:25-30

• Age:13-14

• Students are from Chinese families

• English proficiency level: CEFR A1-A2

Lesson Length:45 minutes

Students will be able to:

• Understand Global warming

• Understand the concept of ecological protection

• Express your thoughts in English

• Learn the vocabulary of ecological conservation

• Learn the grammar of "How to"

Materials and Equipment

• Attendance sheet

• 2 wireless microphones(if possible)

• Projector

• 20 whiteboard markers

• 30 study sheets

• A film about protecting the ecology (7-9 mins)

• PPT file

This lesson plan includes the following resources:

The discussion “Are humans the culprit?”. This includes:

1. Instructions and research sources for students.

2. A discussion containing arguments for and against the thesis, "Are humans the culprit?".

Suggestion: Spread this lesson into 3 sessions:

1. The students read the materials in the activity and perform initial research. Students watch the Video, prepared by teacher.

2. Give students time for group discussions. Have a panel debate.

3. Students propose solutions to the situation described in the film.

Students should be acquainted with Global warming. Not necessarily with the details of the Observational data of global warming, but with the key concepts involved The principle of the greenhouse effect (Greenhouse gases, solar radiation, sea level, etc.).

Encourage students to be prepared not only to offer good arguments but also to anticipate counter-arguments and prepare adequate rebuttals.

1. Have students gathered enough information? Is this information relevant?

2. Have students collaborated? Did they rely on their peers' research?