Lesson Plan | Lesson Plan Iteratif Teachy | Vocabulary: Animals, Plants, and Human Body Parts

Goal

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The aim of this lesson plan stage is to provide students with a clear and concise overview of the main and secondary objectives of the lesson. This will help keep both students and teachers on the same page, ensuring that everyone is aware of the expectations and learning goals. By establishing clear objectives, we foster a focused and motivating learning environment, which prepares students for the engaging activities that will follow.

Goal Utama:

1. Review and consolidate vocabulary in Spanish related to animals, plants, and parts of the human body.

2. Utilize the vocabulary learned in practical activities and real-life situations to promote retention.

Goal Sekunder:

1. Encourage collaboration and teamwork among students through interactive activities.
2. Build students' confidence in using Spanish in everyday situations.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

🎯 The warm-up stage aims to create an active and interactive environment where students can share intriguing facts about the topic. This stage is designed to capture students' attention, stimulating their curiosity and preparing them emotionally and intellectually for the lesson. Additionally, by using their phones to look up information, students engage with technology right from the start of class.

Warming Up

🌟 Kick off the class by briefly explaining today’s objective: to review and deepen our vocabulary in Spanish about animals 🐶, plants 🌱, and human body parts 🧠. Stress how essential these terms are, as they commonly pop up in our daily lives. Then, ask students to use their phones 📱 to dig up an interesting fact about either an animal, a plant, or a body part. Encourage them to share what they find with the class to foster a sense of curiosity and engagement.

Initial Thoughts

1. 🦁 What animal surprised you the most? Why?

2. 🌵 Did you discover any plant you weren't familiar with? What intrigued you the most about it?

3. 🧬 What part of the human body did you research? Did you learn something new about it?

4. 🌐 How can the vocabulary of animals, plants, and human body parts be useful when you travel or in daily interactions?

5. 📚 How does this vocabulary connect to other topics we've covered in Spanish?

Development

Duration: 60 - 75 minutes

This stage of the lesson plan offers students a chance to apply vocabulary in practical and creative ways, utilizing digital tools that are part of their everyday lives. The activities aim to foster collaboration, creativity, and the practical use of Spanish in relevant contexts, reinforcing learning in an engaging way.

Activity Suggestions

Activity Recommendations

Activity 1 - Virtual Zoo on Instagram

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Goal: Apply and reinforce vocabulary in a creative, contemporary context, promoting the use of social media for learning.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will create a fictional Instagram account for a 'virtual zoo'. They'll post pictures (or drawings) of animals, plants, and body parts, accompanied by detailed descriptions in Spanish. This activity leverages a familiar medium to boost creativity and apply the vocabulary learned.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5.

• Each group must set up an Instagram account for a 'virtual zoo'.

• Post pictures or drawings of animals, plants, and body parts, each with a detailed description in Spanish.

• Descriptions should encompass aspects like the animal's habitat, the role of the plant in the ecosystem, or the function of a specific body part.

• Encourage groups to interact with each other's posts by commenting in Spanish.

• At the end, each group will present their Instagram page to the class, highlighting the most popular and engaging posts.

Activity 2 - Digital Nature Influencers

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Goal: Encourage creativity and confidence in using Spanish while exploring relevant topics in a fun and practical manner.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will split into groups and create a short video for TikTok or YouTube, acting as 'digital influencers' focusing on nature and health. Each group must select a theme (animal, plant, or body part) and develop informative and creative content in Spanish.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5.

• Each group picks a theme: animal, plant, or body part.

• Students must plan and script a brief video, no longer than 3 minutes, portraying themselves as digital influencers.

• The video should be informative, creative, and entirely in Spanish, including interesting facts, relevant data, and detailed explanations.

• Groups should take turns recording and editing the video, utilizing cell phones and free editing apps.

• Share the videos with the class and promote constructive feedback in Spanish.

Activity 3 - Digital Mystery Game: The Biological Discovery

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Goal: Promote teamwork, problem-solving, and practical application of vocabulary in a playful and interactive setting.

- Deskripsi Activity: Set up an interactive mystery game using Google Forms and QR Codes hidden around the classroom or school. Each group of students will follow clues related to animals, plants, and body parts, solving challenges in Spanish to find the final 'treasure'.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5.

• Explain how the game works and provide the first clue, which could be a QR code leading to a Google Form with a question or challenge about the topic.

• Each correct answer will guide students to the next clue, which may be hidden in the classroom or around the school.

• Challenges could include deciphering detailed descriptions in Spanish, translating terms, or solving biological riddles.

• The group that solves all the challenges first and finds the 'treasure' (which can be something symbolic, like a certificate of 'Digital Biologists') wins.

• Conclude with a review of the answers and a discussion about what was learned.

Feedback

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

🎯 The purpose of this stage is to reflect on and consolidate what we've learned, while also encouraging the exchange of experiences and constructive feedback among students. Through group discussions and 360° feedback, we aim to develop communication, critical thinking, and teamwork, which are crucial for holistic student development.

Group Discussion

💬 [Group Discussion]: Encouraging a group discussion is vital for sharing insights and reflections. Use this script to kick things off: 'Let’s take this time to share what we’ve learned and reflect on our experiences. Each group can present what they enjoyed most about the activity, the challenges they encountered, and how they overcame them. Let’s start with Group 1...'. Motivate students to listen closely and engage with questions and constructive comments to enrich the conversation.

Reflections

1. 📣 What were some of the biggest challenges your group faced during the activity?
2. 🔍 How did using digital tools influence your learning of the vocabulary in Spanish?
3. 🌟 What was the most surprising or interesting thing you learned during the activity?

Feedback 360º

🔄 [360° Feedback]: Conducting a 360° feedback step is important for the continual growth of students. Have each student offer constructive and respectful feedback to their teammates. Encourage them to highlight each peer's strengths and suggest areas for improvement using phrases like 'I appreciated how you... because...' or 'It would be great if you could...'. This practice strengthens team spirit and promotes the development of interpersonal skills.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

🎯 [Purpose]: The aim of this concluding stage is to consolidate the knowledge gained throughout the lesson, reflect on real-world connections, and emphasize the practical importance of what has been learned. This reinforces the relevance of the content and encourages students to apply their newfound knowledge in their everyday lives.

Summary

📜 [Summary]: Today in our educational adventure park, we traversed the Word Safari! 🦁🌳🧠 We delved into the virtual zoo on Instagram, became digital influencers on TikTok, and tackled a biological mystery game using QR codes and interactive puzzles. All of this, of course, was done in Spanish! What a thrilling and informative experience!

World

🌍 [In the World]: This lesson connects with the modern world by integrating social media and digital technology into education. The use of Instagram, TikTok, and Google Forms enhances the interactivity and relevance of learning, reflecting the current dynamics of communication and information.

Applications

📚 [Applications]: Understanding the vocabulary of animals, plants, and human body parts is crucial not only for communicating in Spanish but also for broadening our comprehension of the natural and biological world. This knowledge can be applied in travel, studies, social media, and various everyday interactions.