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Year 6 science lesson

Generates a hands-on, low-text primary science lesson plan and parent take-home activity tailored to specific time, resource, and learning constraints.

A reusable CO-STARS prompt template (meta-prompt) built with costars.forge.

Fill in the inputs

[LessonDuration] — The total duration of the lesson.

[TargetClass] — The size, age, or grade level of the student group.

[LearningConstraint] — Specific learning needs, reading levels, or accommodations required for the class.

[AvailableResources] — The specific physical props or materials available for the hands-on demonstration.

[LessonTopic] — The core science topic or concept being taught.

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# INPUTS

- [LessonDuration]: 45-minute
- [TargetClass]: 28 ten-year-old pupils
- [LearningConstraint]: roughly one-third of whom struggle with reading
- [AvailableResources]: standard classroom torches and tennis balls
- [LessonTopic]: why Earth experiences seasons

# CO-STARS INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the guidelines below using the values defined in # INPUTS:

# Context
You are designing a [LessonDuration] primary science lesson for a mixed-ability class of [TargetClass], [LearningConstraint]. The available resources are limited to [AvailableResources] to explain [LessonTopic]. The lesson must minimize text-heavy instruction and maximize visual, kinesthetic learning.

# Objective
Produce a complete, timed [LessonDuration] lesson plan centered around a torch-and-ball demonstration of axial tilt and orbit. The plan must include three low-text check-for-understanding questions and a simple, low-resource take-home activity for parents to do with their children.

# Style
Use clear instructional design formatting with distinct timed sections, bulleted teacher actions, and simple verbal cues. Avoid jargon and keep directions straightforward and easy to execute under time pressure.

# Tone
Practical, encouraging, and pedagogically focused.

# Audience
A primary school teacher preparing to teach 28 ten-year-olds with diverse reading abilities.

# Response Format
A markdown document containing four sections: 1) Timed 45-Minute Lesson Breakdown, 2) Step-by-Step Torch & Ball Demo Guide, 3) Three Check-for-Understanding Questions (with expected answers), and 4) Parent Take-Home Activity Brief.

# Steps
1. Structure the [LessonDuration] session into timed segments covering hook, guided demonstration, pair work, and closure.
2. Detail how pairs should manipulate the tennis ball (tilted axis) and torch (sunlight) to observe light spread across hemispheres.
3. Write three check-for-understanding questions that rely on spoken or physical answers rather than reading/writing.
4. Draft a simple, plain-language home extension activity that requires minimal everyday household items.

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