Lesson Plan: Arizona, USA

Grade Level: Primary 3

Subject: Geography

Duration: 3-4 lessons (45 minutes each)

Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what geography is and why it is important. 2. Explain that geography is the study of the Earth’s physical features, climate, and human activities. 3. Introduce the topic of Arizona, USA, as the focus of the lesson and explain that it is the students’ home state. 4. Show a map of the United States and point out the location of Arizona. 5. Engage the students by asking them what they already know about Arizona.

Lesson Outline:

Lesson 1: Physical Features of Arizona 1. Show a video resource such as “Arizona: The Grand Canyon State” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X2LX0XO8Zw) to introduce the major physical features of Arizona. 2. Discuss the video and ask questions to check for understanding. 3. Distribute a worksheet with a map of Arizona and ask the students to label the major physical features such as the Grand Canyon, Colorado River, and Sonoran Desert. 4. Provide support and guidance to students who may need assistance. 5. Assess the students’ understanding through observation and the completed worksheet.

Lesson 2: Human Features of Arizona 1. Show a video resource such as “Arizona: The People and Culture” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X2LX0XO8Zw) to introduce the major human features of Arizona. 2. Discuss the video and ask questions to check for understanding. 3. Distribute a worksheet with pictures of different human features such as cities, industries, and landmarks found in Arizona. 4. Ask the students to match the pictures with the correct names of the human features. 5. Provide support and guidance to students who may need assistance. 6. Assess the students’ understanding through observation and the completed worksheet.

Lesson 3: Connection between Geography and Quality of Living 1. Show a video resource such as “Arizona: The Economy and Natural Resources” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X2LX0XO8Zw) to explain the connection between geography and the quality of living in Arizona. 2. Discuss the video and ask questions to check for understanding. 3. Engage the students in a class discussion about how the geography of Arizona affects the construction of urban areas, local economies, and human impact on natural resources such as water. 4. Provide examples and encourage students to share their own observations. 5. Assess the students’ understanding through participation in the class discussion.

Questioning: 1. What is geography and why is it important? 2. Can you name some major physical features of Arizona? 3. What are some human features found in Arizona? 4. How does the geography of Arizona affect the quality of living? 5. Can you give an example of how human activities impact natural resources in Arizona?

Assessment: 1. Observe students’ participation and engagement during class discussions. 2. Evaluate completed worksheets to assess students’ understanding of the major physical and human features of Arizona. 3. Provide feedback and guidance to students during the activities.

Differentiation: 1. Provide additional support and guidance to students who may need it during the activities. 2. Offer visual aids and manipulatives for students who require a hands-on approach. 3. Encourage students to work in pairs or small groups to support each other’s learning.

Plenary: 1. Review the major physical and human features of Arizona. 2. Ask students to share one interesting fact they learned about Arizona. 3. Summarize the connection between the geography of Arizona and the quality of living. 4. Encourage students to think about how geography impacts their own lives.

Video Resources: 1. “Arizona: The Grand Canyon State” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X2LX0XO8Zw 2. “Arizona: The People and Culture” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X2LX0XO8Zw 3. “Arizona: The Economy and Natural Resources” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X2LX0XO8Zw

Worksheet Resources: 1. Map of Arizona with labeled physical features. 2. Pictures of human features in Arizona for matching activity.