Lesson Plan for Primary 6 - Basic Tech - Components Of Light

### Lesson Plan: Components of Light **Grade Level:** Primary 6 **Subject:** Basic Technology **Duration:** 45 minutes **Topic:** Components of Light --- #### **Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand what light is and its importance. 2. Identify the components of light. 3. Explain the function of each component. --- #### **Materials Needed:** - Whiteboard and markers - Flashlight - Prism - White paper - Color wheel - Projector or smartboard (optional) - Worksheets - Colored pencils --- #### **Introduction:** (10 minutes) 1. **Greetings and Settling Down:** (2 minutes) - Start with a brief greeting and ensure all students are settled. 2. **Introduction to Light:** (3 minutes) - Ask students what they know about light. - Discuss briefly the importance of light in our daily lives (e.g., vision, plant growth). 3. **Learning Objectives:** (2 minutes) - Present the objectives of the lesson. - Write them on the board for visual reference. 4. **Hook/Engagement Activity:** (3 minutes) - Use a flashlight in a darkened room to show how light helps us see. - Ask students if they know what makes up light. --- #### **Instructional Input:** (15 minutes) 1. **Explanation of Light Components:** (5 minutes) - Discuss that light can be broken down into different colors. - Introduce the terms: spectrum, prism, and white light. 2. **Demonstration:** (5 minutes) - Use a prism to separate white light from a flashlight into its component colors. - Allow students to observe the spectrum on white paper. 3. **Discussion and Visuals:** (5 minutes) - Display a color wheel on the board/projector. - Label the primary colors (red, green, blue) and explain how these combine to form other colors. - Discuss visible spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. --- #### **Guided Practice:** (10 minutes) 1. **Activity:** Color Mixing (5 minutes) - Distribute color wheels and colored pencils. - Allow students to color in the wheel and show combinations that form white light. - Observe the combinations and discuss their observations. 2. **Worksheet Exercise:** (5 minutes) - Hand out worksheets with questions related to the components of light. - Walk around and assist students as they fill in their answers. --- #### **Closing:** (10 minutes) 1. **Review Key Points:** (2 minutes) - Summarize the main points: components of light, visible spectrum, and how colors combine. 2. **Q&A Session:** (4 minutes) - Encourage students to ask questions about the lesson. - Provide clear and concise answers. 3. **Interactive Wrap-Up Activity:** (4 minutes) - Students form groups and share one thing they learned. - Each group presents their key takeaway to the class. --- #### **Assessment:** - **Formative Assessment:** Observe students during the prism demonstration and color mixing activity, noting their understanding and engagement. - **Summative Assessment:** Review worksheets for comprehension and accuracy. --- #### **Homework:** - Ask students to find objects at home that reflect different colors of light and write a short paragraph about their observations. --- #### **Reflection:** - Evaluate the effectiveness of the lesson based on student participation and understanding. - Consider modifications for future lessons based on this reflection. --- #### **Additional Notes:** - Be prepared to adapt the lesson based on available resources and student needs. - Ensure all safety precautions are taken, especially when using the flashlight and prism. --- By following this lesson plan, students in Primary 6 will gain a foundational understanding of the components of light, setting the stage for more advanced concepts in future grades.