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Subject: General Science
Semester: 1
Period: 1
Week: 1
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: General Science
Grade Level: Grade 2
Date: Week 1
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 1, Period 1
Topic: Science asks questions
Sub-topic: Beginning the inquiry/exploratory process
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to ask relevant questions about objects and phenomena in their environment and show curiosity about how things work.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know how to observe objects around them and identify basic features such as color, shape, and size.
Instructional Materials
Objects from the classroom, pictures of familiar environments, whiteboard, markers
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher will show students a mystery object or picture and ask them to describe what they see and what questions come to mind. Students share their observations and questions with the class.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Students work in pairs to carefully observe different classroom objects (e.g., books, pencils, erasers, chairs, windows, plants, water bottles).
- Each pair writes down at least three questions about the objects they observe. Examples: “Why is the chair hard?” “How does the pencil make marks?” “What if the window was always closed?”
- After writing, students share their questions with the class.
- Together, the class discusses why asking questions is important in science.
- The teacher models how to turn a simple observation into a science question. For example: Observation → “The water bottle is wet on the outside.” Question → “Why does water make drops on the outside of the bottle?”
Assessment Checks:
- Teacher moves around the classroom and checks that students’ questions are:
- Relevant to the object observed.
- Clear and easy to understand.
- Thoughtful (showing curiosity).
- Teacher asks a few pairs to read their questions aloud for peer feedback.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- In science, asking questions is the first step in exploring and learning about the world.
- Curiosity leads us to notice things, wonder about them, and then try to find answers.
- Encourage learners to use “how,” “why,” and “what if” when forming questions:
- “How does it work?”
- “Why does this happen?”
- “What if things were different?”
- Example science questions for children:
- “Why does the sun shine during the day?”
- “How do plants grow from seeds?”
- “What if we did not have water to drink?”
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Students reflect on the questions they asked and discuss how these questions might help them learn new things. Teacher highlights the value of curiosity and inquiry in science.
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Students write one new question they have about something in their classroom. Teacher collects slips and provides oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded)
Students observe an object or area at home and write down three questions about it to bring to the next lesson.
Follow-up Activity: In Week 2, students will use their questions to make simple guesses and designs to explore and answer them.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies: Provide prompts or picture cards for students who struggle with question formulation. Allow students to work in pairs or small groups to support peer learning.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low