Lesson Plan: Classifying for Primary 3 Children

Subject: Science Topic: Classifying

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking the students if they have ever sorted or classified objects before. Discuss their experiences and why it is important to classify things. - Explain that today, they will learn about classifying objects based on their properties and characteristics.

Lesson Outline: 1. Objective: To understand the concept of classifying objects based on their properties. 2. Vocabulary: Introduce and explain key terms such as classify, properties, characteristics, and groups. 3. Video: Show a short video (e.g., “Classifying Objects for Kids” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X2vYv0v2gk) to engage students and provide a visual representation of classifying objects. 4. Discussion: Ask students to share examples of objects they can classify (e.g., fruits, animals, toys). Discuss the different properties or characteristics they can use to classify these objects. 5. Activity: Provide each student with a worksheet (link to worksheet resource: https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource/classifying-objects-worksheet/). Instruct them to classify the objects based on the given properties (e.g., color, shape, size). 6. Group Work: Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of objects (e.g., buttons, leaves, toys). Instruct them to classify the objects based on their own chosen properties. Encourage them to discuss and justify their classifications. 7. Questioning: Ask open-ended questions to stimulate critical thinking and encourage students to explain their reasoning behind their classifications (e.g., Why did you choose to classify the objects this way? Can you think of any other ways to classify these objects?). 8. Assessment: Observe students’ participation during the group work activity and their ability to explain their classifications. Use a checklist or rubric to assess their understanding of classifying objects based on properties. 9. Differentiation: Provide additional support for struggling students by working with them in a small group or providing simpler objects to classify. For advanced students, challenge them to classify objects based on multiple properties or create their own classification system. 10. Plenary: Recap the main points of the lesson and ask students to share their favorite classification they made during the group work activity. Emphasize the importance of classifying objects to help organize and understand the world around us.

Resources: - Video: “Classifying Objects for Kids” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X2vYv0v2gk - Worksheet resource: https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource/classifying-objects-worksheet/

Note: The provided links are examples and may be subject to change. Please ensure the suitability of the resources before using them in the classroom.