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Journey to the Unknown Lesson PlanJourney to the Unknown Lesson Plan
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5th - 6th
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Science
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1 hr 30 mins
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Journey to the Unknown

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Go where no one has gone before. Learners experience what it is like to be a scientist exploring new territory. Using audio and a scripted text, pupils take a trip in the depths of the ocean. They follow their trip with a hands-on analysis of materials and a discussion of the reasons scientists explore.

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Concepts

ocean exploration, ocean habitats, the deep sea, marine life

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have each group create posters and present their work
  • Repeat the simulation with different habitats

Classroom Considerations

  • Allow time to collect and prepare materials

Pros

  • Includes adaptations for deaf pupils
  • Emphasizes key vocabulary

Cons

  • None

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