**Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology for Primary 5**
**Topic: Maintenance and Materials + Recreation + Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) Document**
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**Duration: 60 minutes**
**Objective:**
1. Understand the concept of maintenance and its importance, especially for materials.
2. Learn the recreational activities and their benefits.
3. Introduction to HTML and creating a simple HTML document.
**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer
- Printed handouts (HTML basics)
- Example materials (e.g., metals, plastics, wood)
- Art supplies (paper, markers)
- Computers or tablets with internet access
- Recreational equipment (balls, jump ropes, etc.)
**Lesson Structure:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
a. Greet students and introduce the lesson topic.
b. Briefly discuss today's key areas: Maintenance and Materials, Recreation, and HTML.
**2. Maintenance and Materials (15 minutes)**
a. **Discussion** (5 minutes)
- Ask students what they think "maintenance" means.
- Explain the importance of maintenance in our daily lives. Use examples like maintaining a bicycle or keeping school supplies clean.
b. **Materials Presentation** (5 minutes)
- Show examples of different materials (metal, plastic, wood, etc.).
- Discuss how each material can be maintained (e.g., cleaning, protecting from rust, avoiding scratches).
c. **Activity** (5 minutes)
- Divide students into small groups and give them a material.
- Ask each group to brainstorm how they would maintain that material and present their ideas to the class.
**3. Recreation (10 minutes)**
a. **Discussion** (3 minutes)
- Explain what recreation means and ask students to name some recreational activities they enjoy.
b. **Benefits of Recreation** (3 minutes)
- Discuss how recreational activities help in physical health, mental relaxation, and social interaction.
c. **Activity** (4 minutes)
- Conduct a quick recreational activity such as a short group game or stretching exercises to get students active and engaged.
**4. Introduction to HTML (20 minutes)**
a. **What is HTML?** (5 minutes)
- Explain that HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language and is used to create webpages.
- Show basic HTML tags using the projector.
- Example: ``, ``, ``, ``, `
`, ``, `![]()
`, etc.
b. **Demo** (5 minutes)
- Demonstrate creating a simple HTML document on the computer.
```html
My First Webpage
Welcome to My Webpage
This is a paragraph.
Click here
```
c. **Hands-On Activity** (10 minutes)
- Let students create a simple HTML document using the handouts and computers/tablets.
- Encourage them to add their own heading, paragraph, and a link to their favorite website.
**5. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
a. Recap the key points covered in the lesson.
b. Allow students to ask questions or share what they learned.
c. Assign a simple homework task: Students should write down three daily maintenance tasks they will do at home and draw their favorite recreational activity.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in the maintenance discussion and group activity.
- Engagement and enthusiasm during the recreational activity.
- Creation of a basic HTML document with correct use of tags.
**Additional Notes:**
- Ensure the internet safety policy is followed while using computers/tablets.
- Adapt activities to fit the resources and space available in the classroom.
**Homework:**
- Write three daily maintenance tasks you will do at home.
- Draw a picture of your favorite recreational activity.
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This lesson plan integrates practical knowledge of maintenance, the benefits of recreation, and a basic introduction to HTML, providing a balanced approach to learning and engagement for Primary 5 students.