Lesson Plan

Curiosity Unleashed Lesson Plan

Teach 4th graders the importance of curiosity through asking thoughtful questions to enhance their critical thinking and discovery skills.

Encouraging curiosity and inquiry empowers students to explore new ideas, fosters deeper understanding, and builds a lifelong love of learning.

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Preparation for Curiosity Unleashed

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

3 minutes

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Video Viewing

3 minutes

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Guided Discussion

5 minutes

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Interactive Activity

7 minutes

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Curiosity Unleashed

Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students and sharing the title 'Curiosity Unleashed: The Power of Asking Questions'. Explain that today, we'll explore how asking questions can lead to new discoveries and make learning fun.

What is Curiosity?

Discuss what curiosity means. Ask the students what they think 'curiosity' means and how it feels when they are curious about something.

Why Ask Questions?

Explain the importance of asking questions. Share examples of questions that lead to discovery and learning. Encourage students to think of a time when a question helped them understand something better.

Warm-Up Activity

Introduce the warm-up activity using the Warm Up: Curiosity Starter Cards. Instruct students to pick a card and share one question they are curious about today.

Question Scavenger Hunt

Explain the Question Scavenger Hunt activity. Provide clear instructions: students will work in small groups to list and categorize various questions related to a given topic displayed on the slide deck.

Reflection & Sharing

Wrap up the lesson by inviting groups to share their findings with the class. Emphasize that every question is valuable, and curiosity helps us to learn and grow.

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Curiosity Unleashed: The Power of Asking Questions

Christina Morley

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