### Lesson Plan: Care of Drawing Instruments and Materials
#### Subject: Basic Technology
#### Grade: Junior Secondary 1
#### Topic: Care of Drawing Instruments and Materials
#### Duration: 60 minutes
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#### Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify the different drawing instruments and materials used in technical drawing.
2. Understand the importance of caring for these instruments and materials.
3. Demonstrate proper maintenance techniques to enhance the longevity of drawing tools.
#### Materials Needed:
- Various drawing instruments (e.g., rulers, set squares, compasses, dividers, pencils, erasers)
- Drawing paper
- Pencil sharpener
- Cleaning cloth
- Instructional videos or slides
- Handouts with maintenance tips
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### Introductory Activity (10 minutes)
#### Engagement:
1. **Icebreaker:** Begin with a quick discussion about hobbies and what activities students are passionate about. Transition to drawing as a common hobby among many people.
2. **Class Conversation:** Ask students if they have ever used drawing instruments. Discuss their experiences briefly to gauge their familiarity.
#### Objective Introduction:
- Present the lesson’s objectives and explain why it is important to maintain drawing instruments properly.
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### Instructional Input (15 minutes)
1. **Identification of Tools:**
- Show the students different drawing instruments and materials.
- Explain the name and function of each instrument (e.g., rulers for straight lines, compasses for circles, etc.).
2. **Importance of Maintenance:**
- Explain why it is crucial to care for drawing instruments (e.g., longevity, precision, cleanliness).
3. **Proper Usage:**
- Highlight correct usage practices (e.g., using light pressure with pencils to prevent breaking).
4. **Demonstration:**
- Show a video or slides on how to properly clean and store instruments.
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### Guided Practice (15 minutes)
1. **Hands-On Activity:**
- Split students into small groups and provide each group with a set of drawing instruments.
- Instruct each group to practice honing, cleaning, and demonstrating care for each instrument.
2. **Teacher Assistance:**
- Move around the classroom to guide and assist students, answering any questions they have about instrument care.
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### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Individual Task:**
- Have students individually draw a simple geometric design using properly maintained instruments as demonstrated.
2. **Clean-Up:**
- Encourage students to clean their instruments after using them and check that they are stored correctly.
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### Closure (10 minutes)
#### Review:
- Summarize the key points discussed: identifying instruments, their care, and proper usage.
#### Q&A Session:
- Allow students to ask questions and clarify any doubts.
#### Assignment:
- Hand out maintenance tips and ask students to write a short paragraph on why they believe it's important to maintain their drawing instruments.
#### Conclusion:
- Praise the students for their participation, and remind them to practice these maintenance techniques at home.
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#### Assessment:
- Evaluate students' participation during the hands-on activity.
- Review their individual task drawings for proper use of well-maintained instruments.
- Collect and assess the paragraph written by each student about the importance of maintaining drawing instruments.
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#### Reflective Practice:
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what can be improved. Adjust the lesson plan for future classes accordingly.