Lesson Plan Format

Class:

Date:

Time: Start: _________________________

Stage 2 Year 4

Finish: _________________________
Lesson Topic:
Earths Environments Farming in Australia
H.S.I.E
Recent Prior Experience (specific relevant concepts, skills and values the school students have experienced prior to this lesson):
Key Learning Area:

Syllabus Outcome(s):
One or two only. Please note the syllabus
reference number AND write out in full.

Indicators of Learning for this lesson:

Behaviours that contribute toward achievement of outcome(s).
Quote syllabus numbers. Must be clear, specific, observable.
Curriculum Content Strands may be used as headings.

GE2.2
- examines views of people about
management
of
places
and
environments

By the end of this lesson, the students will:

- describe how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
ways of living were adapted to the resources of their
Country/Place, including that of a local Country/Place or a
different Country/Place within NSW.

Assessment:
Strategies which will be used to assess
learners attainment of learning outcomes.
Should be linked to each learning indicator.

- Discussion and questioning

- know how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

knowledge and practices inform the sustainable use of
resources.

Any safety issues to be considered:

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Resources:
List resources you used in preparing the lesson AND those used in the lesson implementation.
Butchers paper, textas, smartboard, computer,

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LESSON SEQUENCE
Lesson Content / Indicators of Learning
(What is Taught):
Note key skills, concepts and values
addressed in each section. Link to your
Indicators of Learning.

Timing
(mins)

Teaching Strategies / Learning Experiences:

(How it is taught)
Write detailed steps showing what the teacher (T) will do and
what students (Ss) will do.

Resources and Organisation:

10min

T writes Indigenous Farming on Butchers Paper. T asks Ss

firstly what they know about Indigenous Farming. T writes Ss
answers on the butchers paper as a brainstorming activity. If
Ss are struggling T will google Indigenous farming and show
pictures etc, to prompt answers.

Butchers paper
Textas

T explains Ss are going to watch a YouTube clip of a man

named Bill Gammage, a famous historian. T discusses the clip

Computer
Smartboard

INTRODUCTION
How did Indigenous Australians farm?

Computer
Smartboard

DEVELOPMENT
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is called The Biggest Estate on Earth. The clip is of how

Indigenous people practiced their farming.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sko-YDIULKY
T displays a Venn Diagram and explains what it is. T discusses
with Ss that they are going to make lists to compare
Indigenous farming and farming today, following on from
YouTube clip and prior lessons.

A3 Venn Diagram

T shows Ss a picture of Brewarrina Fish Traps. T asks Ss what

they think this picture might be, Ss will give answers.
T explains to students what this picture is and what it is used
for and a map of where Brewarrina is. T will use the website

Computer
Smartboard

www.environment.gov.au. T asks Ss to read a line or

paragraph each and discusses the information with Ss to see
their comprehension of the notes read.
T asks students to draw a picture of the fish traps in their HSIE
book with the heading Brewarrina Fish Traps and the short
date.

CLOSURE
10min

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T signals to Ss to finish their drawing and asks Ss to close

their book. T discusses with Ss what they have learnt today
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about Indigenous Farming.

(add further pages as required)

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Pre-Service Teachers Evaluation (write reflections on the following):

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

To what extent did the learners achieve the intended learning outcomes?

Describe the evidence you have for this.

Outline the follow-up to this lesson for the learners.

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Evaluation of Teaching
Identify the teaching strategies / learning experiences that were most effective. Explain why.
Identify the teaching strategies / learning experiences that were least effective. Explain why.
How appropriate was the timing throughout the various sections of the lesson? Why?
Describe how the selection and use of resources supported learning in the lesson.
Identify what motivated the students. Explain why.
Identify the classroom management strategies that were most effective. Explain why.
What was most satisfying about the lesson?

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Based on these reflections, outline the steps you should now take to improve your teaching in future lessons.

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