I have devised this lesson to be suitable for First Class students.
Lesson: The Spherical Earth
Objectives:
Students will understand that the Earth is a sphere.
Students will learn about the North and South Poles.
Students will use role play to explore the concept of Earth’s shape and the location of the poles.
Materials:
Globe or inflatable Earth ball
Pictures of penguins and polar bears
Penguin and polar bear stuffed animals or puppets
Large paper or whiteboard
Markers and crayons
Construction paper
Glue sticks
“The Spherical Earth” handout with simple facts and a globe outline for coloring
Lesson Outline
Introduction (10 minutes)
· Gather students on the carpet.
· Show a globe and ask: “What shape is this?” Guide students to recognise it is a sphere.
· Introduce the characters: a penguin (stays at the South Pole) and a polar bear (stays at the North Pole). Show pictures or stuffed animals/puppets.
Role Play (15 minutes)
· Explain that the penguin and the polar bear live on opposite ends of the Earth. Point out the North Pole and South Pole on the globe.
· Select two students to play the roles of the penguin and the polar bear, or use the stuffed animals/puppets to demonstrate.
· Role play a simple dialogue:
Penguin: “I live at the South Pole. It’s very cold here!”
Polar Bear: “I live at the North Pole. It’s cold here too!”
· Have the class repeat the roles, switching students or using the puppets.
Drawing and Colouring (10 minutes)
· Provide students with “The Spherical Earth” handout which includes simple facts and a globe outline.
· Ask students to colour the North Pole and the South Pole on the globe.
· As they colour, walk around and ask guiding questions like “Where does the penguin live?” and “Where does the polar bear live?”
Discussion and Sharing (5 minutes)
· Gather students back on the carpet with their coloured handouts.
· Have students share one thing they learned about the Earth, the North Pole, or the South Pole.
· Encourage them to use vocabulary words like “sphere,” “North Pole,” and “South Pole.”
Conclusion (5 minutes)
· Review what was learned by asking students to recall one fact about the North Pole and one about the South Pole.
Extension Activity:
Create a class mural showing the Earth, the North Pole, and the South Pole. Have students draw and add penguins and polar bears to the mural.
Assessment:
Observe student participation and engagement during the role play and discussion.
Review students’ coloured handouts for understanding of the Earth’s shape and the location of the poles.
Listen to students’ explanations and descriptions during the sharing session.