Lesson Plan – Phase 2

Student 2331018M Class Primary 7/6

Date 11/03/2020

Lesson Title Geography: Volcanoes

I can describe the physical processes of a natural disaster and discuss its impact on
people and the landscape. SOC 2-07b

I can make notes, organise them under suitable headings and use them to
Curriculum
understand information, develop my thinking, explore problems and create new
Links
texts, using my own words as appropriate. LIT 2-15a
(Es&Os)
By considering the type of text I am creating, I can select ideas and relevant
information, organise these in an appropriate way for my purpose and use suitable
vocabulary for my audience. LIT 2-26a

Learning
To explain how volcanoes erupt
Intentions

 I can define what a volcano is

Success
 I can describe why volcanoes erupt
Criteria
 I can explain how volcanoes erupt
(Evidence of
Learning)  I can identify its effects on humans/environment
 I can use my own words

Key  Volcano Information Sheet

Resources  Fact File Worksheet
 Labelling worksheet
 Pencils
 Rubbers
 A4 Paper
 Colours/Highlighters
 PPT
Health &
Safety N/A

Time Content & Pedagogy & Assessment Opportunities*

 Links to Children have been learning about Italy and its geography. They have read a worksheet
Previous on the Alps/Apennines and they have created their own notes. They can highlight key
Learning words from a text and sort them under appropriate headings.

Opening Show the children the pictures of Mount Vesuvius, Mount Stromboli and Mount Etna in
Phase Italy. Ask them if they know what is the difference about these mountains? Think, pair,
then share ideas. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Reveal that they are active volcanoes. Ask children to explain to you what a volcano is.
Give children the definition of volcano.

Share LI.

Ask children does anyone know why and how volcanoes erupt? Have you seen any
video or documentaries? Show the clip to the children
(https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/44100737). Encourage them to explain the process
of eruption in their own words.

Explain to children why and how volcanoes erupt using the PowerPoint.

Differentiation: Most children are able to read the Volcano Information Sheet; however,
some EAL students will benefit from the video as the explanation will be presented
visually to them.

Tell the children that the harmful substances which are released when a volcano erupts
can have huge effects on the life in the surrounding area and discuss some of these
effects.

Introduce the activity to the children (making a mind map on A4 paper) and display the
SC up on the whiteboard. Ask them by looking at the SC, what kind of information they
should be including in their mind maps.

Display the mind map example up on the board.

Explain to the children that you will be handing out a Volcano Information Sheet: they
will highlight the key words and sort the information under the appropriate headings.
Allow them to use different colours to highlight facts to sort under each branch on the
mind map. Remind children to use their own words.

Ask one person to distribute A4 paper.

Lesson Plan Template University of Glasgow

 Core Children are asked to read the Volcano Information Sheet and highlight the key facts
Learning that they would put on their mind map. Then, they will create a mind map on A4 paper:
they should include information such as what is a volcano, why it erupts, how it erupts,
its effects, other information/interesting facts.

At some point during the activity, freeze the children and ask them how they are getting
on with the task (Thumbs Up, Middle, Down).

Differentiation: I will provide support to children who struggle or need help.

Challenge: children who finish the mind map can complete the Fact File worksheet. Log
on to the computers prior to the start of the lesson. OR Complete the Labelling
worksheet.

Closing Draw two pupils’ names using lollipop sticks – ask them to come up at the front with
Phase their mind map and present what they had been doing to the rest of the class. Allow 2
minutes for presentation.

Give out a sticky note and ask children to write two things that they have
learned/enjoyed today and one thing that they would like to learn/improve/develop.
SELF ASSESSMENT

* Give consideration to differentiation, formative assessment and homework as appropriate.

Lesson Plan Template University of Glasgow

 EVALUATION OF THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

(Include references to SPR)

Evaluation of Pupil Learning

Evidence of
Learning

Areas for
Development

Reflective Analysis of Teaching and Strategies for Development

Evidence of
Effective
Practice

Areas for
Development

Lesson Plan Template University of Glasgow