### Lesson Plan for Basic Science and Technology
**Grade Level:** Primary 4
**Unit:** Water, First Aid and its Uses, Introduction to Computer Programming
**Duration:** 3 weeks (3 sessions per week, 1 hour each)
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#### Week 1: Water
**Objectives:**
- Understand the importance of water in daily life.
- Identify different sources of water.
- Learn about the states of water (solid, liquid, gas).
**Materials Needed:**
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Pictures of waterfalls, lakes, oceans, etc.
- Ice cubes
- Electricity kettle
- Empty container
**Session 1: Importance of Water**
- **Introduction (10 min):** Start with a discussion on how students use water daily.
- **Activity (15 min):** Show pictures of various water sources and discuss.
- **Discussion (15 min):** Talk about why water is essential for humans, plants, and animals.
- **Q&A Session (10 min):** Answer any questions students might have.
- **Homework (10 min):** Ask students to list different ways they use water at home.
**Session 2: Sources of Water**
- **Review (5 min):** Review the previous lesson.
- **Interactive Activity (20 min):** Create a chart with various water sources (rivers, wells, rainwater, etc.).
- **Experiment (20 min):** Show students how water can exist in different forms by melting ice cubes and boiling water to create steam.
- **Q&A Session (10 min):** Discuss the states of water.
- **Worksheet Handout (5 min):** Provide a worksheet for students to fill in the different sources and states of water.
**Session 3: Conservation of Water**
- **Review (5 min):** Review what has been learned so far.
- **Discussion (25 min):** Talk about ways to conserve water at home and school.
- **Group Activity (20 min):** Split students into groups to create posters on water conservation tips.
- **Presentation (10 min):** Each group presents their poster to the class.
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#### Week 2: First Aid and Its Uses
**Objectives:**
- Understand what first aid is and why it is important.
- Learn about basic items found in a first aid kit.
- Understand the basic steps to take in common first aid situations.
**Materials Needed:**
- First aid kit
- Dummy/doll
- Bandages, antiseptic liquid
- Q&A chart
**Session 4: Introduction to First Aid**
- **Introduction (10 min):** Explain what first aid is and its importance.
- **Show and Tell (15 min):** Show a first aid kit and explain the purpose of each item.
- **Discussion (15 min):** Talk about common situations where first aid is needed (cuts, bruises, burns).
- **Q&A Session (10 min):** Open floor for questions.
**Session 5: Basic First Aid Techniques**
- **Review (5 min):** Briefly review previous session.
- **Demonstration (25 min):** Use a dummy to demonstrate applying a bandage and cleaning a wound.
- **Hands-On Activity (20 min):** Let students practice bandaging and using antiseptic.
- **Q&A Session (10 min):** Discuss any challenges faced during the hands-on activity.
**Session 6: Creating a First Aid Action Plan**
- **Review (5 min):** Review key points from the last two sessions.
- **Group Activity (30 min):** Split students into groups to create a simple first aid action plan for common scenarios.
- **Presentations (15 min):** Each group presents their action plan.
- **Homework (10 min):** Assign students to create a small first aid kit at home with help from parents.
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#### Week 3: Introduction to Computer Programming
**Objectives:**
- Understand what computer programming is.
- Learn about simple programming concepts like commands and sequences.
- Get introduced to basic coding through a user-friendly platform (Scratch, Code.org, etc.).
**Materials Needed:**
- Computer or tablets
- Internet connection
- Scratch or Code.org account setup
- Projector
**Session 7: What is Computer Programming?**
- **Introduction (10 min):** Explain what computer programming is in simple terms.
- **Video (10 min):** Show an introductory video on computer programming for kids.
- **Discussion (15 min):** Talk about simple commands and how they can make a computer do tasks.
- **Interactive Activity (15 min):** Use a whiteboard to demonstrate a simple sequence of commands.
**Session 8: Basic Programming Concepts**
- **Review (10 min):** Quick review of what they learned last session.
- **Hands-On Activity (20 min):** Introduce Scratch or Code.org and allow students to create a simple sequence of commands using the platform.
- **Pair Activity (20 min):** Have students pair up to help each other in forming commands to achieve a simple task in Scratch.
- **Q&A Session (10 min):** Discuss any difficulties they faced.
**Session 9: Creating a Simple Project**
- **Review (10 min):** Recall basic programming concepts.
- **Project-Based Learning (35 min):** Guide students in creating a simple animation or game in Scratch or Code.org.
- **Presentation (10 min):** Allow students to present their projects.
- **Feedback (5 min):** Provide positive reinforcement and feedback.
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### Evaluation and Assessment
- **Class Participation:** Monitor and note down student engagement and participation.
- **Homework Completion:** Check the assigned homework for completeness and understanding.
- **Worksheets and Activity Outputs:** Evaluate the worksheets and group projects done in class.
- **Observation:** Observe the hands-on activities and provide immediate feedback.
### Conclusion
- **Wrap-Up Discussion:** At the end of each week, have a wrap-up discussion to summarize what was learned and address any outstanding questions.
- **Encouragement:** Encourage students to create a water conservation plan, practice basic first aid, and continue exploring programming at home.
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**Note:** Adjustments can be made depending on the available time, resources, and specific needs of the students.