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Why in Nature?

Overview

Students explore their surroundings by asking questions and giving reasons.

Learning Objective
Students ask and answer 'why' questions about their environment.

Resources needed

  • Natural environment

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Ask students to look around and notice something interesting.
  2. 2 Model a simple 'why' question and answer.
  3. 3 Put students into pairs and ask them to create their own questions.
  4. 4 Encourage them to answer using simple reasons.
  5. 5 Walk around and support students with ideas.
  6. 6 Invite a few pairs to share their questions and answers.
  7. 7 Encourage the class to respond or add ideas.
  8. 8 Finish by discussing how asking 'why' helps thinking.

Tap a step to mark it as done.

Variations

  • Group discussion.
  • Focus on one object.
  • Chain questions.
More information

Teach: why, because, maybe, I think.

Accept simple answers.

Can students give a reason for their ideas?

Use classroom environment.

Students answer without explanation.

Reasoning supports deeper language use.

Activity details
Secondary Medium 15 minutes no prep Pairs Outdoor
Topics
Reasoning Speaking