Lesson Focus Learning Area / Strand Year Level Implementation Date

Environmental effects on Science 6

plants Duration

Prior knowledge of learners

Students have prior knowledge of
 what defines a living thing
 what living things need for survival
 different environments
 fair tests
 variables

Lesson objective/s
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
 understand variables need to be changed, measured and controlled in a fair test
 plan and conduct an investigation into environmental effects on plant growth

Links to Curriculum (identify relevant Strands and Content Descriptors)

The growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of
their environment (ACSSU094)
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of
events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions (ACSHE098)
Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community
decisions (ACSHE100)
With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific
investigations (ACSIS232)
Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems
using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks (ACSIS103)
Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with
accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS104)
Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe
observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS107)
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations (ACSIS221)
Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations (ACSIS108)
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways,
including multi-modal texts (ACSIS110)

Evidence of learning
 Discussions
 Observations
 Worksheet for light
 Worksheet for salinity
 PowerPoint

Classroom Management Strategies

Essential Skills – specifically working on ESCM Skill 3 and Skill 4.
Resources
Science book
Worksheet Salinity, Light
Student response in PowerPoint
Mouldy Seniors Website
Experiment equipment

Differentiation strategies
Groups are arranged with mixed ability
Website has voice over sections where some students could require further assistance
Position of groups who may require assistance are closer to teacher
Sentence starters where required

Lesson Catch: YouTube clip Bean time lapse

Introduction Prior knowledge
 Introducing the  What have we been investigating in science?
topic  What is a variable?
 Engagement of the  How do we conduct a fair test?
learners  What environmental conditions affect plant growth?
Lesson Body Today we are investigating one of our variables light we will be using for our
 Delivering the investigation.
content through What is light?
specific strategies
Thinking back to lesson two, who remembers the outcome of the light simulated
investigation? What happened, what were the results?
What do we know about light and its importance on living things?
*Guide students to photosynthesis*
What is photosynthesis? Think pair share – write your answer on your
whiteboard. Allow two minutes sharing time – Chin it. Discuss as a whole class.

Explain the process of photosynthesis.

What would happen if there was no photosynthesis?

Use the information learnt over the last five lessons, students will discuss with
their elbow partner what question they want to investigate. Prior knowledge of
investigative questions in lesson two.

Discuss the process of variable in creating a fair test. Only one element can
change, all others will remain the same. Allow 5 minutes Elbow partner
discussion.

From the question formed and variable decided, create a hypothesis. If this
changes I predict this will happen because.
Emphasise the importance of justifying their thoughts on why they believe this
will happen.

Students will collect the equipment and materials they will require for the
investigation.
Concept explanation LINK

Lesson Conclusion
 Concluding When you have taped your experiments write your two stars and a wish about
activities your science lesson. Remember the more honest you are with your feedback the
 Summarizing the more your lessons are tailored to suit you.
lesson