Developing a Science Lesson

A. The Need for Planning

Why should you plan early enough?
 Assurance of an  A good and reliable
effective procedure plan can definitely
and a complete enhance your self-
coverage of the subject confidence. Together
that you aim to teach. with a relaxed and
The activities that you “authoritative poise”
need to perform which will make it easy
together with the for you to control the
corresponding time class.
allotment will enable
you to progress
smoothly.
 Your plan can be  Experience gained
submitted to your from your daily lesson
department head or planning task can
head teacher for serve as well-earned
comments and qualification for future
suggestions, thus classroom activities.
adding to your learning
experience.
 A systematically  The choice of
conceived lesson plan appropriate
speaks of an orderly instructional materials
work and study habits can be decided and
of teachers worthy of included in the plan.
commendation.
B. Factors to Consider
In order to be able to prepare a complete lesson
plan, teachers should be ready with the
following:
 Adequate knowledge  Appropriate teaching
about the subject methodology to be
matter to be taught- followed- This shall
The number of be considered
concepts and depending on the
subtopics to be background
covered and the time knowledge, level of
allowed shall have understanding of the
been determined students and the
ahead of time. nature of the
concepts to be
taught.
 Instructional materials and supplies – They
must be sufficient.
 Equipment and laboratory tools to be used-
They must be ready to be operated during
the class hours.
 Books references and other instructional
devices must be handy at the time of need.
C. Basic Steps and Parts of a Lesson
Plan
Steps in Preparing A Lesson Plan
1. Writing the objectives
2. Determining the teaching strategies
to be followed.
3. Identifying and incorporating
appropriate instructional aids to be
used
4. Designing the assignments
Parts of a Lesson Plan:
1. Objectives
2. Subject matter
3. Materials Needed
4. Background knowledge
5. Lesson proper
a. Preliminary activities
b. Motivation
c. Planned activities including questions for
discussions and direction
d. Concluding statement
6. Assessment
7. Assignment
D. Planning the Lesson
• The Lesson Objectives
• The Subject
• The Methodology
• The Materials and Equipment
• The Lesson Proper
• Assessment
• Additional Activities
• Assignment
E. Evaluating Effectiveness of the
Plan

1. General Classroom Atmosphere

2. Student Interactions
3. Student Performance
4. Self-evaluation
F. A Sample of Lesson Plan
G. A Sample of a Detailed Plan
H. Developing a Unit
The FORMAT
 Title of the Unit
 Relevance of the Unit
 Concepts Included
 Useful Background Knowledge
 Instructional Objectives
 Suggested Activities for the Unit
 Summary
 Evaluation of the Unit
 References
 Equipment/ Materials Needed
 Culminating Activity
I. Developing a Course
Syllabus
Parts of a Syllabus
1. Course Number and Title
2. Course Description
3. Course Prerequisite
4. Course Credit
5. Course Objectives
6. Course Outline
7. Course Methodology
8. Time Allotment
9. Course Requirements
10. Suggested References