### Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology for Primary 5
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Grade:** Primary 5
**Duration:** 2 hours
**Topic(s):** Waste and Waste Disposal, Volleyball Game, Types of Visual-based Programming Languages
### **Objectives:**
1. Understand the concept of waste and proper waste disposal methods.
2. Learn the basic rules and skills of volleyball.
3. Identify and explore various types of visual-based programming languages.
### **Materials Needed:**
- Chart papers and markers
- Waste bins (labeled for different types of waste)
- Volleyball and net
- Computer or tablets with internet access
- Visual programming software (e.g. Scratch, Blockly)
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### **Introduction (20 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Roll Call:** Welcome students and take attendance.
2. **Topic Introduction:** Briefly introduce the three topics that will be covered in the lesson.
- Waste and Waste Disposal
- Volleyball Game
- Types of Visual-based Programming Languages
### **Section 1: Waste and Waste Disposal (30 minutes):**
1. **Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Ask students what they know about waste.
- Discuss different types of waste (biodegradable vs. non-biodegradable).
2. **Activity (10 minutes):**
- Show students examples of different types of waste (e.g., plastic, organic, paper).
- Explain the importance of segregating waste and proper disposal methods.
- Demonstrate how to use waste bins for segregation.
3. **Interactive Quiz (10 minutes):**
- Prepare a short quiz to test students' understanding of waste types and disposal techniques.
- Ask questions like, "Which bin would you put a banana peel in?" or "Why is it important to recycle?"
### **Section 2: Volleyball Game (30 minutes):**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Briefly explain the history and objective of volleyball.
- Introduce the basic rules and positions in volleyball.
2. **Demonstration (10 minutes):**
- Show how to serve, pass, and spike using a volleyball.
- Demonstrate the proper technique and safety measures.
3. **Practice Game (15 minutes):**
- Divide students into two teams.
- Set up the net and let students practice serving and passing the ball.
- Conduct a short, friendly match focusing on participation and teamwork rather than competition.
### **Break (10 minutes):**
### **Section 3: Types of Visual-based Programming Languages (30 minutes):**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Explain what programming languages are and how they are used in creating software and games.
- Introduce visual-based programming languages like Scratch and Blockly, highlighting their ease of use for beginners.
2. **Activity (15 minutes):**
- Have students use computers/tablets to explore a basic exercise on Scratch or Blockly.
- Guide them through creating a simple program or animation.
3. **Group Discussion (5 minutes):**
- Discuss the students’ experiences using the programming software.
- Encourage students to share what they created and learned.
### **Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Recap:** Summarize the key points from each section of the lesson.
- Importance of proper waste disposal.
- Basic skills and rules of volleyball.
- Introduction to visual-based programming languages.
2. **Q&A:** Open the floor for any questions the students might have.
3. **Assignment:**
- Ask students to write a short paragraph or draw a diagram about waste segregation at home.
- Encourage students to practice volleyball at home or in their community.
- Suggest trying out more exercises or projects on Scratch or Blockly.
4. **Closing:** Thank the students for their participation and enthusiasm.
### **Assessment:**
- Participation in activities and discussions.
- Responses in the interactive quiz and group discussion.
- Evaluation of assignments turned in.
### **Follow-up:**
- Plan a project where students can create a visual program or game using Scratch.
- Organize a small volleyball tournament to reinforce skills learned.
- Arrange a school clean-up day to practice waste segregation and disposal.