# Lesson Plan for Primary 6 Students
## Subject: Basic Science and Technology
### Topics:
1. Change in Climate
2. Table Tennis
3. Adobe Photoshop
### Duration:
**3 Hours Total** (1 Hour per topic)
### Learning Objectives:
- Understand what climate change is, its causes, and effects.
- Learn the basic rules and skills of Table Tennis.
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop and its basic tools and uses.
## Lesson Breakdown:
### 1. **Change in Climate (1 Hour)**
#### Learning Objectives:
- Define climate change.
- Identify the causes of climate change.
- Discuss the effects of climate change on the environment and human life.
- Suggest ways to mitigate climate change.
#### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector
- Videos on climate change (downloaded in advance)
- Printed handouts
- Globe or world map
#### Activities:
1. **Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Briefly discuss weather vs. climate to build a foundation for understanding climate change.
- Define climate change with input from students.
2. **Video Presentation (10 minutes):**
- Show a short educational video on climate change.
3. **Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Discuss the causes of climate change (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation).
- Use the globe or world map to illustrate affected areas.
4. **Group Activity (20 minutes):**
- Split the class into small groups and give each group a printed handout with questions about the effects of climate change and ways to mitigate it.
- Groups will discuss and then present their ideas to the class.
5. **Conclusion (10 minutes):**
- Summarize key points.
- Q&A session.
### 2. **Table Tennis (1 Hour)**
#### Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic rules of Table Tennis.
- Learn and practice basic skills: grip, stance, and basic strokes.
- Promote physical activity and teamwork.
#### Materials Needed:
- Table tennis table
- Table tennis rackets and balls
- Net setup
#### Activities:
1. **Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Briefly explain the history of Table Tennis.
- Discuss the basic rules and scoring system.
2. **Demonstration (10 minutes):**
- Demonstrate basic skills: grip, stance, forehand, and backhand strokes.
3. **Practice Session (20 minutes):**
- Pair students and let them practice the basic skills demonstrated.
- Move around and provide guidance and corrections.
4. **Mini-Match Setup (15 minutes):**
- Organize mini-matches where pairs can play short games against each other.
- Emphasize the importance of fair play and teamwork.
5. **Cool Down and Review (5 minutes):**
- Lead a short cool-down exercise.
- Review what they learned and encourage them to continue practicing.
### 3. **Adobe Photoshop (1 Hour)**
#### Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop interface.
- Basic tools and their uses (e.g., Move Tool, Brush Tool, Text Tool).
- Create a simple project using basic tools.
#### Materials Needed:
- Computers (one per student or per pair)
- Adobe Photoshop installed on each computer
- Projector for demonstration
#### Activities:
1. **Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Explain what Adobe Photoshop is and its common uses.
- Open Photoshop on the projector and give an overview of the interface.
2. **Tool Demonstration (15 minutes):**
- Demonstrate the use of basic tools: Move Tool, Brush Tool, Eraser Tool, Text Tool.
- Show how to create a new document, open an image, and use layers.
3. **Hands-On Activity (30 minutes):**
- Guide students through a simple project. Example: Create a greeting card.
- Students will open a new document, use Text Tool to write a message, use Brush Tool to add decorations, and Move Tool to arrange elements.
- Provide individual assistance as needed.
4. **Show and Tell (5 minutes):**
- Allow students to present their greeting cards to the class.
5. **Conclusion:**
- Summarize key points.
- Encourage them to explore Adobe Photoshop more at home.
### Assessment:
- Participation in discussions and group activities.
- Practical demonstration of table tennis skills.
- Completion of the simple project in Adobe Photoshop.
### Follow-Up:
- Provide additional resources for students who show interest in the topics.
- Assign a small research task on climate change for the next class.
- Organize periodic table tennis practice sessions.
- Offer a series of follow-up classes for interested students to deepen their skills with Adobe Photoshop.
This dynamic lesson plan aims to engage Primary 6 students in diverse aspects of learning, combining science, physical education, and technology to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience.