The document discusses developing effective science lessons through planning. It emphasizes that early planning allows teachers to have assurance of covering topics completely and smoothly. It also enhances self-confidence and allows for feedback. Factors to consider in planning include knowledge of content, appropriate teaching methods, sufficient materials and equipment. The basic steps of a lesson plan include writing objectives, determining strategies, and identifying aids. A good plan includes objectives, content, materials, background knowledge, lesson activities, and assessment. Teachers should evaluate lessons based on classroom atmosphere, student interactions and performance, and self-evaluation. Developing unit plans and course syllabi also requires considering topics, objectives, activities, and evaluations.

1. Developing a Science Lesson

2. A. The Need for Planning
Why should you plan early enough?

3.  Assurance of an
effective procedure
and a complete
coverage of the subject
that you aim to teach.
The activities that you
need to perform
together with the
corresponding time
allotment will enable
you to progress
smoothly.
 A good and reliable
plan can definitely
enhance your self-
confidence. Together
with a relaxed and
“authoritative poise”
which will make it easy
for you to control the
class.

4.  Your plan can be
submitted to your
department head or
head teacher for
comments and
suggestions, thus
adding to your learning
experience.
 Experience gained
from your daily lesson
planning task can
serve as well-earned
qualification for future
classroom activities.

5.  A systematically
conceived lesson plan
speaks of an orderly
work and study habits
of teachers worthy of
commendation.
 The choice of
appropriate
instructional materials
can be decided and
included in the plan.

6. B. Factors to Consider
In order to be able to prepare a complete lesson
plan, teachers should be ready with the
following:

7.  Adequate knowledge
about the subject
matter to be taught-
The number of
concepts and
subtopics to be
covered and the time
allowed shall have
been determined
ahead of time.
 Appropriate teaching
methodology to be
followed- This shall
be considered
depending on the
background
knowledge, level of
understanding of the
students and the
nature of the
concepts to be
taught.

8.  Instructional materials and supplies – They
must be sufficient.
 Equipment and laboratory tools to be used-
They must be ready to be operated during
the class hours.
 Books references and other instructional
devices must be handy at the time of need.

9. C. Basic Steps and Parts of a Lesson
Plan
Steps in Preparing A Lesson Plan
1. Writing the objectives
2. Determining the teaching strategies
to be followed.
3. Identifying and incorporating
appropriate instructional aids to be
used
4. Designing the assignments

10. Parts of a Lesson Plan:
1. Objectives
2. Subject matter
3. Materials Needed
4. Background knowledge
5. Lesson proper
a. Preliminary activities
b. Motivation
c. Planned activities including questions for
discussions and direction
d. Concluding statement
6. Assessment
7. Assignment

11. D. Planning the Lesson

12. • The Lesson Objectives
• The Subject
• The Methodology
• The Materials and Equipment
• The Lesson Proper
• Assessment
• Additional Activities
• Assignment

13. E. Evaluating Effectiveness of the
Plan
1. General Classroom Atmosphere
2. Student Interactions
3. Student Performance
4. Self-evaluation

14. F. A Sample of Lesson Plan
G. A Sample of a Detailed Plan

15. H. Developing a Unit
The FORMAT
 Title of the Unit
 Relevance of the Unit
 Concepts Included
 Useful Background Knowledge
 Instructional Objectives
 Suggested Activities for the Unit
 Summary
 Evaluation of the Unit
 References
 Equipment/ Materials Needed
 Culminating Activity

16. I. Developing a Course
SyllabusParts of a Syllabus
1. Course Number and Title
2. Course Description
3. Course Prerequisite
4. Course Credit
5. Course Objectives
6. Course Outline
7. Course Methodology
8. Time Allotment
9. Course Requirements
10. Suggested References