Lesson summary
This lesson is designed for a flipped classroom, where students learn new content by watching a video in their own time. This strategy provides the opportunity for students to build their knowledge, attitudes and values by themselves, thereby freeing up class time for hands-on work.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- recognise the role of climate change in evolution, and understand how climate change is causing some organisms to evolve
- build their thinking and questioning skills.
Lesson guides and printables
Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian curriculum content descriptions:
Year 10 Science:
- The theory of evolution by natural selection explains the diversity of living things and is supported by a range of scientific evidence (ACSSU185)
Time needed:Â 30 mins.
Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – allow students to explore the topic independently.
Resources required
- Internet, laptops and earphones
- Student Worksheet
Additional info
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