Secondary Science SBE Lesson Plan Framework Lesson Title: Cells, batteries and electric currents
Group
Year 7 Set 1
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Date/Time
Learning objectives 1. We are learning today the difference between a cell and a battery. 2. We are learning today what happens to energy in electrical circuits and what the difference is between current and energy.
Learning outcomes 1. Pupils will be able to identify a cell or battery as an energy source and describe why cells have positive and negative terminals. 2. Pupils will be able to distinguish between current and energy, and explain current in terms of a model.
National Curriculum/Syllabus references (incl. reference to previous KS) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Links to other areas 1. Literacy: Pupils will be writing answers to questions in their workbooks, and through answering questions verbally. 2. Teacher will use ICT via interactive whiteboard and PowerPoint presentation.
Previous assessment details informing this lesson 1. Pupils’ Key Stage 2 Science results = all got a 5. 2. Pupils’ average CAT score ranged between 86 and 123.
Differentiation 1. Teacher to differentiate via individual questioning and help given during practical.
Health and safety 1. 2. 3.
General laboratory safety rules need to be relayed to pupils. Teacher needs to relay potential electrical hazards and precautions to the pupils. Teacher needs to emphasise to pupils not to attempt experiments at home or not with the mains electricity.
Lesson Development Timing (min)
Teacher activity
Pupil activity
Resources
Assessment items
Starter: 5 minutes
Teacher stands in lab and supervises entrance of pupils. Give instructions for arrival/starter activity via PowerPoint presentation and verbally. Teacher to take electronic register.
Pupils to complete the starter activity: Can you answer the following questions on fault finding?
Visual assessment post-lesson of pupils’ answers in their books.
Main: Activity one: 5 minutes
PowerPoint presentation and verbal relay of key points on what a cell and a battery is. Teacher will ask pupils questions individually during relay of theory.
Pupils will listen to the teacher’s verbal explanations and answer individual questions.
Visual assessment of individuals’ work post-lesson.
The teacher will then relay the theory to them on what happens to energy in an electrical circuit and what is the difference between current and energy. Plenary: 10 minutes
Teacher to relay instructions about task.
Lesson Evaluation Lesson Rating – My performance (To be completed at the end of every lesson) Criteria
Very good
Good
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Knowledge Resources Lesson objectives Behaviour management Risk assessment Differentiation Feedback to pupils Assessment Variety & pace Level appropriate? Visuals – high quality?
General comments (Improvement for your teaching and/or pupil learning)
Were your outcomes achieved? (Include details of evidence)
Teachers Lesson Rating – (To be completed at the end of every lesson) Criteria Knowledge Resources Lesson objectives Behaviour management Risk assessment Differentiation Feedback to pupils Assessment Variety and pace Level appropriate? Visuals – high quality? Teacher comments
