Lesson Description:
This is an introduction lesson to natural resources. Students will learn what natural resources are, the importance of natural resources, and so on. Students will also differentiate between a natural resource and a product of a natural resource.
What went well:
- Students were very engaged: raising their hands, participating in the activity, and filling out the exit slip appropriately.
- Walking around the classroom and speaking worked well because proximity to students makes them alert when the teacher is near.
- The students were very eager to learn more about the lesson.
- Bringing up relatable topics such as Minecraft and Mr. Beast engaged them to pay attention to the lesson.
- Relating the topic to Saskatchewan (i.e., talking about Saskatchewan resources) engaged the students.
- Bringing up historical facts such as the story behind Saskatchewan’s abundance of potash engaged them as well.
What could be improved:
- Improve my teacher’s voice.
- Walking around: walk around but not all the time. Stop from time to time and/or stand in front if pointing out some content from the PPT.
PDF version of the lesson plan below:
