1. Lesson Title: Salmon Conservation Research
Class: KS2 Topic: Conservation Time Allocation: 1hour
Learning Intentions
Demonstrate understanding of factors
threatening the survival of salmon
Use the internet to research a given topic
Success Criteria
Use the internet to find information on
salmon conservation.
Feed back findings
Use information to develop PowerPoint
presentation
Key Vocabulary
Introduction
What does the word conservation mean to us?
Begin PowerPoint completing task 1, each group will need a paper and pen to record notes.
Feedback as a class and record all findings on the PowerPoint.
Resources
PowerPoint presentation
Computers /I Pad(1 per pair)
Paper and Pen
Development (Activity)
Divide class into groups and carry out task 2
Key Questions
Plenary
Each pair will present their solution to the rest of the class.
Let the class vote on what they think is the solution that might work
Differentiation
Groups should be of mixed ability
Extension
The class could write to their local salmon fishery (Bushmills) informing them of their ideas for
salmon conservation.
Other Notes
Depending on the learning intentions of the
teacher the children could work together to
create a poster, leaflet or speech instead of a
PowerPoint presentation.