# Lesson Plan: Air in Motion
## Grade: Primary 3
## Subject: Basic Science and Technology
## Duration: 1 hour
## Topic: Air in Motion
### Objectives:
1. **Cognitive**: Students will understand the concept of air in motion and be able to identify examples of moving air (e.g., wind).
2. **Psychomotor**: Students will be able to demonstrate how air can cause objects to move.
3. **Affective**: Students will develop an appreciation for the importance of air in everyday life.
### Materials Needed:
- Balloons
- Paper fans
- Pieces of paper
- Chalkboard/whiteboard and markers/chalk
- A small pinwheel
- A leaf blower or electric fan (optional for demonstration purposes)
### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-up**: Begin with a warm greeting and engage students with a simple question: "Can you think of times when you felt the wind blowing?"
2. **Hook**: Show a pinwheel and ask, "What makes this spin?" to capture their interest.
### Direct Instruction (15 minutes):
1. **Explain**: Define 'air in motion' and introduce the term 'wind'. Use simple language and illustrations on the board.
- **Air**: The invisible mixture of gases that we breathe, filling the atmosphere.
- **Wind**: Moving air that we can feel.
2. **Examples**: Discuss common examples of air in motion:
- Leaves moving on trees
- Kites flying
- Balloons floating when air is released
3. **Demonstration**: Use the leaf blower or electric fan to show how air can move objects such as paper or a pinwheel. Explain that this is similar to how wind works.
### Guided Practice (15 minutes):
1. **Experiment Activity**:
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Give each group a balloon, a paper fan, and pieces of paper.
- Instruct students to inflate the balloons and release them to observe how air moves (with supervision for safety).
- Allow students to use the paper fans to create wind and see which objects they can move.
2. **Discussion**:
- Ask students to share observations from the experiment.
- Discuss why the paper fan made the objects move (air moving).
### Independent Practice (10 minutes):
1. **Worksheet**: Hand out a simple worksheet with pictures of different scenarios where air is in motion. Ask students to match the scenarios to the term "air in motion."
2. **Drawing Activity**: Ask students to draw a picture showing an example of air in motion, such as a kite flying, a pinwheel turning, or leaves blowing in the wind.
### Closure (5 minutes):
1. **Recap & Review**:
- Review the key points of the lesson: "What is air?" and "What is wind?"
- Ask a few students to share their drawings and explain how air is in motion in their scene.
2. **Question Time**:
- Ask students if they have any questions about the lesson.
3. **Homework Assignment**:
- Ask students to observe and note down two examples of air in motion they see at home or on their way home.
### Assessment:
1. **Observation**: Monitor students during the practical experiment and discussions to check for understanding.
2. **Worksheets and Drawings**: Review completed worksheets and drawings to ensure students can identify and illustrate air in motion.
3. **Participation**: Assess students’ engagement and contributions during discussions.
### Reflection:
Post-lesson, reflect on the following:
- Did the students understand the concept of air in motion?
- Were the activities engaging and effective in illustrating the concept?
- What could be improved for future lessons on similar topics?
By the end of the lesson, students should have a basic understanding of air in motion, be able to recognize everyday examples of moving air, and appreciate its relevance in their world.