ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Date : January 8 - 31, 2024

School : Spanish Town High School
Instructor : Mr. Richards
Lesson Type : Theory
Grade : 7 Pathway 2
Time : See timetable
Subject : Integrated Science
Unit Title : AIR
Lesson Topic : AIR
Number Of
Students : 40

Rationale; Air is such a vital component of earth which is essential for the survival of living
organisms.but what exactly is air , what is its components, whats the uses of the
different components of air ? These are questions that student may wonder and is as a
result the rational for teaching this lesson

Previous Knowledge; Knowledge that air exist and it contains oxygen

Resources :
Key Terms:
Links to other subjects:
Biology , Chemistry
Instructional Objectives:
General Objective:
Students should:
1.0 Understand that air is a major component of the atmosphere
Specific Objectives :
Students should be able to :
1.1 Define what is air correctly after class discussion
1.2 List the components of air correctly after viewing a chart
1.3 Identfy the different percentage of eac component of air after viewing a chart
1.4 Explain the uses of the different components of air after watch a PowerPoint
presentation.
5E lesson the composition of air:

1. Engage:

- Start the lesson by asking students what they think air is made of. Encourage them to share their
ideas and thoughts.

- Show a picture or a video of different outdoor scenes (like mountains, beaches, forests) and ask
students what they notice about the air in those places.

2. Explore:

- Conduct a simple experiment to demonstrate that air takes up space. For example, you can place an
inflated balloon inside a glass jar and then try to put the lid on the jar.

- Introduce the concept of air pressure and its importance in our atmosphere. Discuss how changes in
air pressure affect weather patterns and daily life.

3. Explain:

- Present information about the composition of air. Explain that air is a mixture of gases, primarily
nitrogen, oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases such as carbon dioxide, argon, and water vapor.

- Discuss the properties of each of these gases, including their role in supporting life and their
abundance in the atmosphere.

4. Elaborate:

- Divide students into small groups and assign each group one component of air (nitrogen, oxygen,
carbon dioxide, etc.).

- Have each group research their assigned gas, including its properties, sources, and importance to life
on Earth. Encourage them to create posters or presentations to share their findings with the class.

5. Evaluate:

- Wrap up the lesson with a quiz or a discussion to assess students' understanding of the composition
of air.

- Ask students to explain why each component of air is important for living organisms and the
environment.
 - Provide feedback on students' presentations or posters from the elaboration phase to reinforce key
concepts.