Lesson Plan: River Sources

Grade Level: Primary 6 (10-11 years old)

Previous Knowledge: - Students should have prior knowledge about rivers and their basic characteristics. - Students should be familiar with the water cycle and its different stages. - Students should have a basic understanding of maps and their key features.

Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking students what they know about rivers. Write their responses on the board. 2. Show students a world map and ask them to identify some famous rivers around the world. 3. Explain that today’s lesson will focus on the sources of rivers and how they contribute to the formation of rivers.

Success Criteria: - Students will be able to identify different sources of rivers. - Students will understand the importance of river sources in the formation and flow of rivers. - Students will be able to explain the connection between river sources and the water cycle.

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduce the concept of river sources and explain that they are the starting points of rivers. 2. Show students a video resource that explains the different types of river sources (e.g., springs, glaciers, lakes, etc.). [Video Resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12345] 3. Discuss the video with students and ask them to share any new information they learned. 4. Provide students with a worksheet that includes pictures of different river sources. Ask them to label each source and write a short description of how it contributes to the formation of a river. [Worksheet Resource: Attach worksheet] 5. Allow students to work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet. 6. Review the worksheet as a class, discussing the correct answers and clarifying any misconceptions.

Questioning: 1. What is a river source? 2. Can you name some different types of river sources? 3. How do river sources contribute to the formation and flow of rivers? 4. What is the connection between river sources and the water cycle?

Assessment: - Observe students’ participation and engagement during class discussions and activities. - Assess students’ understanding through their completion of the worksheet. - Provide feedback and guidance during the review of the worksheet.

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide a simplified version of the worksheet with fewer options to choose from. - For students who need extension, encourage them to research and present on a specific river source not covered in the lesson.

Plenary: 1. Recap the main points discussed during the lesson. 2. Ask students to share one new thing they learned about river sources. 3. Discuss the importance of river sources in maintaining the flow of rivers and the availability of freshwater. 4. Conclude the lesson by emphasizing the connection between river sources and the water cycle.

Video and Worksheet Resources: - Video Resource: “Types of River Sources” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12345 - Worksheet Resource: [Attach worksheet]