Lesson Plan | Lesson Plan Iteratif Teachy | Human Body: Puberty
Keywords | Human Body, Puberty, Physical Changes, Emotional Changes, Natural Sciences, Grade 8, Active Learning, Digital Tools, Social Media, Educational Videos, Digital Narratives, Interactive Quizzes, 360° Feedback, Engagement, Active Learning, Digital Literacy |
Resources | Smartphones with internet access, Video editing apps (e.g., iMovie, InShot), Content creation platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark), Digital quiz platforms (e.g., Kahoot!, Quizizz), Projector or TV for video display, Computers or tablets for research and editing activities, Note-taking materials (notebooks, pens) |
Codes | - |
Grade | 8th grade |
Discipline | Sciences |
Goal
Duration: 10 - 15 minutes
The aim of this stage is to give clear direction on what students should learn and achieve in this lesson. By defining specific objectives, we structure the content and activities, ensuring that everyone grasps the changes associated with puberty and their impacts on both their bodies and their adolescent lives.
Goal Utama:
1. Identify and understand the key physical and emotional changes that take place during puberty.
2. Comprehend the implications of these changes on the human body and how they affect the daily lives of young people.
Goal Sekunder:
- Enhance communication skills through sharing experiences and knowledge regarding puberty.
- Utilize digital tools to research and present information on the topic, fostering digital literacy.
Introduction
Duration: 10 - 15 minutes
This stage aims to warm up the class for the lesson, engaging them with the theme in a practical and interactive way. By using their phones to look up information, students are encouraged to effectively utilise technology while beginning their reflections and discussions on the changes of puberty. This initial warm-up establishes a shared knowledge base and gets them eager for the more in-depth activities that follow.
Warming Up
To kick off the lesson on puberty, ask learners to whip out their phones and find an interesting fact about the topic. This could encompass physical, emotional, or social changes associated with this stage. Encourage creativity and allow them to choose facts that truly spark their interest. Once they’ve done their research, each learner should share what they found with the class, fostering an initial exchange of ideas and experiences.
Initial Thoughts
1. What are some of the primary physical changes that take place during puberty?
2. In what ways do you think these changes might influence an adolescent's emotions and behaviour?
3. Did you stumble upon any surprising or interesting facts during your research? What was it?
4. Why do you believe it’s important for adolescents to understand puberty?
5. How can puberty affect our relationships with others?
Development
Duration: 70 - 80 minutes
This stage is designed to promote active and participatory learning, where students take centre stage in constructing their knowledge. By incorporating modern digital tools, the activities aim to engage students in a playful yet relevant manner, making the study of puberty changes more relatable to their lives.
Activity Suggestions
Activity Recommendations
Activity 1 - Become a Digital Influencer on Puberty
> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes
- Goal: Engage students in creating educational digital content, fostering understanding of puberty changes while developing their communication and video editing skills.
- Deskripsi Activity: Students will step into the role of digital influencers and create a 3 to 5-minute video for a fictional YouTube channel, where they will explain the main changes occurring during puberty. These videos should be informative yet fun, appealing to teenagers by incorporating memes, popular songs, and various digital tools to capture the audience's attention.
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Split the class into groups of up to 5 students.
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Each group should pick a specific aspect related to puberty (like physical, emotional, social changes, etc.).
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Guide them to use their phones to dig up more information on their selected topic.
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Students should script and record a 3 to 5-minute video, creatively incorporating memes, songs, and other digital tools.
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Post filming, each group should edit their video using free editing apps available on their devices.
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The videos will be shown to the class, with each group presenting their creation and explaining their production choices.
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Finally, open the floor for questions and discussions regarding the videos presented.
Activity 2 - Crafting an Interactive Story for Social Media
> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes
- Goal: Cultivate students’ creativity and storytelling ability while deepening their understanding of puberty changes through contextually relevant digital content creation.
- Deskripsi Activity: Students will design a series of posts for a fictional social media platform, telling the story of a teenager navigating puberty. These posts should incorporate text, images, memes, and other digital resources to illustrate the transformations and challenges faced during this developmental phase.
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Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.
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Each group should create a fictional profile on a content creation platform (such as Canva or Adobe Spark).
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Students should develop a storyline centered around a teenage character, addressing physical, emotional, and social changes.
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Utilise images, memes, GIFs, and other digital mediums to enhance the narrative.
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Each group should create at least 5 posts that follow their character's journey.
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Students will present their stories to the class, discussing the choices made and resources used.
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Encourage questions and discussions about the narratives shared.
Activity 3 - Interactive Quiz on Puberty
> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes
- Goal: Reinforce knowledge of puberty in an engaging and enjoyable manner, encouraging collaboration and team spirit.
- Deskripsi Activity: Students will engage in a fun, interactive quiz focusing on the changes experienced during puberty. Using platforms like Kahoot! or Quizizz, they'll answer multiple-choice questions in a competitive yet collaborative environment, reinforcing their newly acquired knowledge.
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Break the class into groups of up to 5 students.
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Explain to the teams that they'll participate in a quiz on puberty using a digital platform (Kahoot! or Quizizz).
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Each group selects a representative to answer questions using a phone or computer.
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Students must discuss and answer collectively as a group to foster interaction and debate.
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Questions will cover physical, emotional, and social changes experienced during puberty.
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After each question, briefly explain the correct answer to reinforce the concepts.
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At the end of the quiz, groups can share what they learned and any surprises or new insights.
Feedback
Duration: 15 - 20 minutes
The aim of this stage is to encourage reflection and analysis about the experiences encountered during the lesson. Group discussions help students consolidate their learnings and gain insight from diverse perspectives. The 360° feedback promotes a culture of respect, collaboration, and self-awareness, fostering continuous improvement and valuing collective achievements.
Group Discussion
Lead a group discussion, inviting all students to share what they learned from the activities and their overall takeaways. Begin by thanking everyone for their effort and recognising the creativity and dedication demonstrated. Encourage each group to highlight key insights and any challenges faced during the activities. You could say: 'Let’s share what each group took away from today’s activities. I’d like each group to highlight one major aspect they learned about puberty changes, how they felt during the activity, and what they enjoyed most about the process.'
Reflections
1. What was the most intriguing discovery about puberty changes that your group made during these activities? 2. How did creating digital content enhance your understanding of the topic of puberty? 3. What challenges did you encounter while working in your group, and how did you tackle them?
Feedback 360º
Guide students through a 360° feedback session, allowing each learner to receive feedback from their peers within the group they worked with during the activities. Stress the importance of constructive and respectful feedback, highlighting the need to acknowledge both strengths and areas for improvement. Suggest that each student mention at least one positive point and one suggestion for improvement regarding each peer. You could frame it like this: 'Now, let’s take a few moments to provide constructive feedback to each other. Think of something each peer excelled at during the activities and also a suggestion for how they could improve.'
Conclusion
Duration: 10 - 15 minutes
📝 Purpose of the Conclusion 📝 The conclusion is designed to reinforce the knowledge gained during the lesson, offering a moment of reflection and appreciation for the learning journey. This engaging and informative wrap-up emphasises the significance of the topic and bridges what was learned with its application in students' digital lives.
Summary
🎉 Wrapping Up Our Lesson! 🎉 Let’s envision that today’s lesson was a grand digital celebration where we explored the physical changes (development of organs, acne, voice changes) and emotional changes (mood shifts, new feelings) of puberty. Through activities like crafting influencer-style videos and interactive stories for social media, students became real pros on the topic! 🌸
World
🌐 Linking to Today’s Digital Landscape 🌐 Our lesson ventured into the digital realm, using platforms that students are already familiar with and enjoy, like social media and video creation. By connecting the serious aspects of puberty with technology and entertainment, we showcased how such knowledge can be discovered and shared in the everyday digital lives of young people.
Applications
🧠 Real-Life Relevance 🧠 Grasping the concept of puberty is crucial as it empowers adolescents to navigate this often confusing phase with greater confidence and insight. Understanding what to anticipate concerning their bodies and emotions can ease anxieties and promote open dialogues with parents, educators, and friends.