### Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology for Primary 3
#### Topic: Athletics - Field Events
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**Grade Level:** Primary 3
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Duration:** 1 Hour
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify different types of field events in athletics.
2. Understand the basic rules and techniques of at least three field events.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of safety measures in field events.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Pictures or videos of field events
- Toy versions of field event equipment (e.g., foam javelin, small foam discus, mini shot put)
- Markers, cones, or chalk for marking areas in the playground or classroom
- Whistle
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed worksheets with images of field events
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**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (10 Minutes):**
- Begin by greeting the students and discussing the importance of sports in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Introduce the topic by asking if anyone has heard of or participated in field events before.
- Explain that field events are one type of events in athletics that involve activities like jumping and throwing.
2. **Instructional Input (15 Minutes):**
- **Overview of Field Events:**
- Use pictures or videos to introduce different field events (e.g., Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Javelin Throw, Discus Throw).
- Briefly explain the objective of each event (e.g., "In the long jump, athletes run and jump into a sand pit, trying to jump as far as possible").
- **Basic Rules and Techniques:**
- Discuss the basic rules of each highlighted event.
- **Long Jump:** Run along the track and jump as far as possible into a sandpit.
- **High Jump:** Jump over a bar set at different heights.
- **Shot Put:** Throw a heavy ball (shot) as far as possible.
- Demonstrate the basic techniques with the help of a few students.
3. **Guided Practice (15 Minutes):**
- Move to the playground or a spacious area in the classroom.
- Set up simple stations using toy versions of field event equipment.
- Divide the students into small groups and rotate them through each station.
- Demonstrate and let the students practice the basic moves of each event (e.g., pretending to jump into a sand pit, jumping over a low bar, gently throwing a small foam ball like a shot put).
4. **Safety Measures (5 Minutes):**
- Discuss the importance of safety in field events.
- Highlight safety measures such as:
- Warming up before activities.
- Not throwing objects when others are nearby.
- Paying attention to instructions.
- Using equipment properly.
- Emphasize the need for following rules to avoid injuries.
5. **Assessment and Review (10 Minutes):**
- Conduct a quick Q&A session to review the events and their rules.
- Pass out worksheets with images of field events and have students match the event with its description.
- Allow students to share what they found most interesting or any questions they have.
6. **Conclusion (5 Minutes):**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Encourage students to watch or participate in actual field events if possible.
- Thank the students for their attention and participation.
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**Extension Activities:**
- Organize a mini field event day where students can participate in simplified versions of the events.
- Assign a project where students can create posters about their favorite field event.
**Homework:**
- Ask students to draw a picture of their favorite field event and describe it in one or two sentences.
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By the end of the lesson, students will have a basic understanding of various field events in athletics, the rules for each, and the importance of safety in these activities.