Animals behavior

Term 1

Unit 1 Making connections in biology.

School:

Date: 11.11.24

Teacher’s name:

Grade 6

Number present:

Number absent:

Theme of the lesson:

Animals behavior

Learning objectives(s) that this lesson is contributing to

11.C8 - develop intercultural awareness through reading and discussion

11.S2 - ask and respond with appropriate syntax and vocabulary to open-ended higher-order thinking questions on a range of general and curricular topics, including some unfamiliar topics

11.S7 - use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about a range of familiar and some unfamiliar general and curricular topics

Lesson objectives

All learners will be able to:

• work out the meaning of some topic-related words by using semantic and syntactic clues.

∙ describe what a balanced diet is and why it is important.

Most learners will be able to:

• work out the meaning of most topic-related words by using semantic and syntactic clues.

• identify the different food groups and place foods into the correct groups.

Some learners will be able to:

∙ work out the meaning of all topic-related words by using semantic and syntactic clues.

∙ describe how carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins/minerals help our bodies and relate the Eatwell Guide to their diet.

Lesson Stage

Teacher's Activity

Students' Activity

Assessment

Resources

Beginning of the Lesson

1. Greeting.
2. Attendance check.
3. Asks warm-up questions: “What types of animal behavior do you know?”
4. Explains the objectives of the lesson.

Respond to questions about animal behavior, sharing examples and observations.

Teacher praises participation with phrases like: “Great idea!”, “Good example!”

Flashcards with examples of animal behavior, images.

Main Part

Activity 1: Reading
Guides students to read the text on p. 14, explains key terms and

Activity 1: Read text in pairs, identify key words related to types of behavior.
Activity 2: Listen to the audio and answer comprehension questions.
Activity 3: Discuss in groups, each student shares an example of animal behavior and explains its purpose.

Observes group discussions, provides feedback on students’ understanding of animal behavior concepts.

Textbook (English Plus, p. 14-15), audio recording, word lists, and visuals.

phrases.
Activity 2: Listening
Plays audio interview with a zoologist, asks comprehension questions.
Activity 3: Group Discussion
Organizes students into groups to discuss examples of defensive and hunting behaviors in animals.

End of the Lesson

1. Conducts feedback: asks, “What have you learned about animal behavior?”
2. Assigns homework: Workbook exercises on p. 15 and prepares a short presentation about the behavior of a chosen animal.

Share what they learned and interesting behaviors they found. Complete reflection activity using "Success Ladder" self-assessment.

Uses "Success Ladder" for self-evaluation where students mark their understanding of the lesson.

Workbook, Success Ladder template.