What I can do

To create a structured lesson plan, we can use the Five Pillars of Teaching and Learning from Outwood Grange Academies Trust: Clarity of Learning Intentions, Recap and Recall, New Information, Practice, and Feedback【4:0†source】.

### Lesson Plan on 'Introduction to Photosynthesis'

#### Clarity of Learning Intentions
- Explain to students that they will learn about the process of photosynthesis.
- Highlight the importance of photosynthesis in the ecosystem and its role in supporting life on Earth.

#### Re-cap and Recall
- Begin by asking students to recount what they know about plant life processes.
- Use a short quiz or a mind map activity to have students recall concepts related to plants and sunlight.

#### New Information
- Introduce the concept of photosynthesis.
- Detail the process that involves chlorophyll, sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
- Explain the chemical equation for photosynthesis.
- Use diagrams and videos to illustrate how plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

#### Practice
- Let students engage in a hands-on activity such as simulating photosynthesis using light bulbs, water, and plant leaves.
- Provide worksheets with exercises related to identifying parts of the plant involved in photosynthesis.

#### Feedback
- Conduct a Q&A session to address students' questions and clarify doubts.
- Provide feedback on the worksheet activities, emphasizing correct understanding and misconceptions.

### Teaching Ideas for Collaborative Learning
- Organize a group project where students create a model or poster of the photosynthesis process.
- Implement peer teaching sessions where students explain the stages of photosynthesis to each other.
- Use a collaborative digital tool like Padlet for students to collectively create a timeline or a story of how photosynthesis supports life.

By guiding students through these stages, they can better understand and apply the knowledge of photosynthesis in both academic and practical contexts.