Work though the broken calculator problems (See ) as a group of 4. All use their calculators, take part and check each other’s answers. Record all of their combinations on talking tin lids (T/TA work with all groupings as required). Plenary: Run through some of the calculations getting suggestions for how to solve sums without using the 6 key. How many different ways did we find? Was there a common method we could apply to help us? Homework: Using the same differentiated (E.g. dividing/doubling numbers by 2, then dividing / doubling the answer at the end). broken calculator slide / sheet, children could Finish with a general discussion either as a whole class or in groups. Why are calculators useful here in pretend the 2 key is broken instead, explaining class? In real life? When are they sometimes more of a hindrance? their methods to an adult at home. Assessment for learning: Teacher targeted questioning, self-assessment, observation. Year 5 Lesson Plans Year 5 Geography: Rainforests Teacher: Date: Learning objectives: Previous learning: Speaking and listening objectives: To select relevant and use appropriate vocabulary to To be able to identify different global Prior knowledge of some of the key vocabulary engage and maintain interest of listeners. climatic zones. for the Rainforest topic. Use of I Can Present Give well-structured descriptions and explanations. To be able to create a weather software or similar. forecast for a rainforest. Activity Differentiation Resource Starter: Using a globe, ask a child to demonstrate where and name the polar regions, the tropics and equator. Have a class discussion relating to weather in these parts. Vocabulary: Climate, temperature, poles, equator, Arctic, temperate, Mediterranean, desert, tropical, Antarctic. Main activity: - watch the video that explains the climatic zones of the world.
Work though the broken calculator problems (See ) as a group of 4. All use their calculators, take part and check each other’s answers. Record all of their combinations on talking tin lids (T/TA work with all groupings as required). Plenary: Run through some of the calculations getting suggestions for how to solve sums without using the 6 key. How many different ways did we find? Was there a common method we could apply to help us? (E.g. dividing/doubling numbers by 2, then dividing / doubling the answer at the end). Finish with a general discussion either as a whole class or in groups. Why are calculators useful here in class? In real life? When are they sometimes more of a hindrance? Homework: Using the same differentiated broken calculator slide / sheet, children could pretend the 2 key is broken instead, explaining their methods to an adult at home. Assessment for learning: Teacher targeted questioning, self-assessment, observation. Year 5 Lesson Plans Teacher: Date: Year 5 Geography: Rainforests Learning objectives: To be able to identify different global climatic zones. To be able to create a weather forecast for a rainforest. Previous learning: Prior knowledge of some of the key vocabulary for the Rainforest topic. Use of I Can Present software or similar. Speaking and listening objectives: To select relevant and use appropriate vocabulary to engage and maintain interest of listeners. Give well-structured descriptions and explanations. Activity Differentiation Resource Starter: Using a globe, ask a child to demonstrate where and name the polar regions, the tropics and equator. Have a class discussion relating to weather in these parts. Vocabulary: Climate, temperature, poles, equator, Arctic, temperate, Mediterranean, desert, tropical, Antarctic. Main activity: - watch the video that explains the climatic zones of the world.
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