Natural forests

Unit 6. The Natural World

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Class: 8

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Project

Learning objectives(s) that this lesson is contributing to

8.1.10.1use talk or writing as a means of reflecting on and exploring a range of perspectives on the world

8.2.2.1understand with little or no support most specific information in extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics

8.3.2.1ask more complex questions to get information about a growing range of general topics and some curricular topics

8.3.1.1use formal and informal registers in their talk on a growing range of general and curricular topics

Lesson objectives

Learners will be able to:

• work collaboratively to complete the assignment

• present their projects to the classmates

• provide feedback to their classmate

• ask follow up questions after a poster presentation

• take notes while listening the presentation

Assessment criteria

Learners have met8.3.2.1objective if they canask follow up questions about the place.

Learners have met 8.3.1.1objectiveif they can present their posters to the classmates.

Learners have met 8.3.1.1objective if they can demonstrate the comprehension of most specific information

Value links

Responsibility, respect

Cross curricular links

Geography

Previous learning

Endangered species, weather, World Heritage

PLAN

Planned timings

Planned activities

Resources

Beginning

10 min

Middle

10 min

15 min

(P, W) Warm up

Ask learners to list places in Kazakhstanwhich included or could be included in the World Heritage list. They should mention the following aspects: location, the importance of this place and any historical background if they know it. Encourage learners to discuss places which are located in their regions or places nearby.

Ask learnersto discuss why these places should be included in the list.

Show learners the pictures of some beautiful places in Kazakhstan and ask them to guess the place.

(P, W)Project

Divide learners in several groups depending on the size of your class. In each group should be no more than three-fourlearners. Learners will work in groups and prepare a poster presentation of one of these places: Bektau-Ata Tract, Shaitankol, Boszhira Tract, Charyn Canyon, Lake Kaindy, Singing Barkhan, Yazevoye Lake, Turkestan. Learners should speak for 5-7 minutes and include the following information in their presentations:

• location; how can a tourist get there

• brief history of this place

• importance of this place

They should add pictures or drawings and present the most important information only. Learners can read the suggested articles and they can also find information by themselves. They can read information in their first language but have a brief poster presentation in English. Teacher should also help learners with the sources: finding websites where learners can find information about the place they are researching. Learners should rehearse before presenting; give them some time to practice during the class time.

Give learners clear assessment criteria, e.g.:

• presents the location

• explains how to get there

• explains why this place is important

• speaks clearly

• has an eye contact with the audience

• does not read from the poster

• pronunciation is clear and does not distract from understanding

• grammar is clear and does not distract from understanding

(I, W) Formative assessment

While learners present their projects, other learners should listen and take notes about specific items. They should also write 5Wh questions (who, when, where, what and why) and ask learners after the presentation. Some learners could be encouraged in assessing the poster presentation of their classmates.

Teacher should give feedback at the end of the presentation mentioning the strengths and areas for improvement. If necessary, provide delayed correction.

Power Point presentation

https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/kz

Handout 1

Handout 2

End

5 min

Reflection

Collect feedback from learners about the idea of having a project. Teacher can ask the following questions:

• Did you like being involved in project work?

• What did you find the most difficult?

• What did you like the most?

• What would you recommend to change next time?

Additional information

Differentiation – how do you plan to give more support? How do you plan to challenge the more able learners?

Assessment – how are you planning to check learners’ learning?

Health and Safety links

Differentiation by outcome

Differentiation by support

Peer assessment of the projects.

Formative assessment of speaking and listening.

Make sure cords are not tripping hazard.

Switch off the active board if you do not use it.

If learners are tired, do physical exercise with them.

Open the window to refresh the air in the classroom during the break.

Reflection

Were the lesson objectives/learning objectives realistic? What did the learners learn today? What was the learning atmosphere like? Did my planned differentiation work well? Did I stick to timings? What changes did I make from my plan and why?

Use the space below to reflect on your lesson. Answer the most relevant questions from the box on the left about your lesson.

Summary evaluation

What two things went really well (consider both teaching and learning)?

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What two things would have improved the lesson (consider both teaching and learning)?

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What have I learned from this lesson about the class or individuals that will inform my next lesson?