Introduction (5 minutes):

The introduction should provide students with an overview of the lesson topic. Ask questions to gauge their prior knowledge and spark class discussion around what they already know about gravity. Introduce this concept using simple language and examples, such as how objects fall to the ground when we drop them. You can show diagrams or videos to reinforce this concept.

Video resource to use during introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKzdDUPZztM

Lesson Outline (25 minutes):

Explain the concept of gravity. Discuss why things fall, including the attraction of objects to the Earth and other heavy masses. Illustrate this idea using some hands-on activities such as dropping objects from different heights or creating paper airplanes. Introduce equations and laws related to gravity, and ask students to explain the meaning and implications.

Worksheet resource to use during the lesson: https://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/sci/gravity/

Questioning (20 minutes):

Throughout the lesson, engage students in critical thinking through questioning, while also providing them with opportunities to apply the understanding they’re developing. Ask questions such as:

-“What happens when two objects with different mass come into contact?” -“How do the laws of gravity help to explain things like the movement of planets?” -“How does gravity affect the acceleration of objects?”

Assessment (5 minutes):

Evaluate student comprehension through varied assessment methods, such as a multiple-choice quiz or an essay. This will help to ensure that students have an accurate understanding of the concepts discussed and can apply them in a variety of ways.

Differentiation (5 minutes):

Differentiate instruction to meet the varied needs of the class. Offer some young learners the option of a modified version of the worksheet, for example, and provide feedback to struggling learners in a supportive way.

Plenary (5 minutes):

The plenary should provide an opportunity for students to reflect on the concepts they’ve explored. Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask students to generate and discuss their own ideas and opinions. Encourage them to think beyond the lesson focus, and consider how gravity could be studied and applied in their future lives.

Video resource to use during plenary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9wlUz7FNNM