### Lesson Plan: Dangers of Unclean Water + Ways of Cleaning the Surroundings of the Home
**Subject:** Prevocational Studies
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** Dangers of Unclean Water & Ways of Cleaning the Surroundings of the Home
#### Objectives:
1. Students will be able to identify the dangers of unclean water.
2. Students will understand basic steps to ensure water is clean.
3. Students will learn simple ways to keep their home surroundings clean.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Pictures or drawings of clean vs. unclean water
- Simple water filtration demonstration (if possible)
- Cleaning tools (e.g., broom, dustpan, trash bags)
- Charts with ways to clean the home
- Storybook or short video related to cleanliness and hygiene
- Whiteboard and markers
- Worksheets for exercises
#### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Roll Call:** Start by greeting the students and taking attendance.
2. **Engagement Activity:** Show pictures or drawings of clean and unclean water. Ask the students to describe what they see in the pictures.
3. **Discussion Starter:** Briefly talk about why we need clean water and why dirty water is dangerous.
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#### Direct Instruction (15 minutes):
1. **Explain Dangers of Unclean Water:**
- Unclean water can cause sickness (e.g., diarrhea, stomach aches, cholera).
- Discuss sources of unclean water (e.g., rivers, lakes, dirty wells).
- Importance of drinking clean water.
2. **Demonstrate Simple Water Filtration:**
- Use a simple demonstration to show how to make water cleaner (e.g., using a cloth filter). If a demonstration isn’t feasible, show pictures or a video.
3. **Ways to Ensure Clean Water:**
- Boiling water before drinking.
- Using water filters or purification tablets.
- Avoiding stagnant water sources.
4. **Explain Importance of Home Cleanliness:**
- Discuss why it is important to keep surroundings clean (e.g., prevent diseases, make the home pleasant, avoid pests).
- Show some tools and materials used for cleaning.
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#### Guided Practice (10 minutes):
1. **Cleaning Tools Identification:**
- Show different tools (broom, dustpan, etc.) and ask students to name them.
2. **Interactive Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups. Give each group a cleaning task to discuss and present. For example:
- “How would you clean a muddy floor?”
- “What would you do with trash in the yard?”
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#### Independent Practice (5 minutes):
1. **Worksheet Activity:**
- Hand out a worksheet with pictures of clean and unclean water, along with some cleaning tools. Ask students to circle the clean water and match the tools with their use.
#### Closing (5 minutes):
1. **Review:**
- Recap key points about the dangers of unclean water and how to ensure water is clean.
- Review simple methods of cleaning the home surroundings.
2. **Q&A:**
- Allow students to ask questions for clarification.
3. **Assign Homework:**
- Ask students to draw a picture of their favorite tool for cleaning at home and write one sentence about how they use it.
#### Assessment:
- Participation in discussions and activities.
- Completion and accuracy of the worksheet.
- Response and engagement during the Q&A session.
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#### Extension Activity:
- Plan a school clean-up day where students can practice cleaning their surroundings under supervision. Discuss the importance of community cleanliness.
##### Notes:
Ensure to provide a positive and engaging environment where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas and asking questions. Adapt the activities to suit the specific needs and dynamics of the class.