Animal world in Kazakhstan Open lesson plan

Grade Level: 4–6
Subject: Natural Science / English / Geography
Duration: 40–45 minutes
Lesson Type: Open Lesson (Demonstration Lesson)
Topic: Animal World in Kazakhstan
Language: English (can be bilingual: English-Kazakh)

🎯 Lesson Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

  • Identify wild and domestic animals native to Kazakhstan.

  • Describe animals using simple sentences (e.g. habitat, diet, appearance).

  • Understand the importance of protecting endangered species.

  • Develop speaking, listening, and teamwork skills.

📚 Materials Needed

  • Flashcards with animal pictures

  • Map of Kazakhstan

  • Projector or interactive board

  • Worksheet with matching and fill-in-the-blank tasks

  • Short video (1–2 minutes) on Kazakhstan’s wildlife

  • Craft paper or markers (for group work)

🔔 Lesson Structure

1. Introduction (5–7 minutes)

  • Greet students and introduce the topic.

  • Brainstorm: “What animals live in Kazakhstan?”

    • Use the board to note student responses.

  • Show the map of Kazakhstan and point out key natural habitats (steppe, mountains, deserts, forests).

2. Presentation (10–12 minutes)

  • Introduce 6–8 animals found in Kazakhstan (e.g. snow leopard, saiga antelope, steppe eagle, argali, Bactrian camel, Kazakh horse, fox, wolf).

    • For each animal: show a picture, ask “Where does it live?” “What does it eat?” “Is it endangered?”

    • Use simple English sentences: “The snow leopard lives in the mountains. It is a wild animal. It eats meat.”

3. Video & Discussion (5–6 minutes)

  • Show a short video about Kazakhstan’s wildlife.

  • Ask a few questions:

    • “Which animals did you see?”

    • “Which one is your favorite?”

4. Group Activity (10–12 minutes)

  • Divide class into 3–4 groups.

  • Each group picks one animal and prepares a small poster:

    • Draw the animal.

    • Write 3 sentences about it.

  • Groups present their animal to the class in English.

5. Worksheet Activity (5–6 minutes)

  • Distribute worksheets:

    • Match animal with habitat

    • Fill in the blanks with correct words

    • Label animal parts

6. Conclusion & Reflection (3–4 minutes)

  • Review the key points.

  • Ask: “What did you learn today?”

  • Emphasize the importance of protecting animals.

  • Assign homework: “Draw your favorite Kazakh animal and write 3 sentences about it.”

📝 Assessment

  • Participation in group work

  • Completion of worksheet

  • Oral presentation skills

  • Homework assignment

🌱 Differentiation

  • Use visuals and gestures for learners with lower language proficiency.

  • Stronger students can use more complex sentences.

  • Bilingual support (Kazakh-English) for key terms and instructions.

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