**Lesson Plan: Basics of Science and Technology for Primary 6**
**Topic:** Drugs + Personal Healthcare + Microsoft Paint
**Grade:** Primary 6
**Duration:** 1 hour 30 minutes
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### **Lesson Objectives:**
- Students will understand the definition and types of drugs.
- Students will learn the importance of personal healthcare.
- Students will become familiar with the basic functions of Microsoft Paint.
- Students will create a simple poster using Microsoft Paint to illustrate the importance of personal healthcare.
### **Materials Needed:**
- Projector & computer
- Whiteboard & markers
- Handouts on drugs and personal healthcare
- Computers with Microsoft Paint installed
- Coloring supplies (in case technology fails)
### **Lesson Structure:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes):**
- **Engagement:** Start with a brief discussion about how often students take medicine and their understanding of drugs.
- **Objective Setting:** Explain the goals of today’s lesson and how each part will build towards a final creative activity.
2. **Explanation: Drugs (15 minutes):**
- **Definition and Types:** Explain what drugs are, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, and differentiate between medicinal drugs and harmful drugs (substance abuse).
- **Examples:** Use visuals and real-life examples to illustrate different types of drugs.
3. **Explanation: Personal Healthcare (15 minutes):**
- **Importance:** Discuss the importance of personal healthcare, including hygiene, regular check-ups, balanced diet, and exercise.
- **Healthy Habits:** Create a list of healthy habits and discuss why each is important.
- **Q&A:** Allow students to ask questions.
4. **Technology Integration: Microsoft Paint (10 minutes):**
- **Introduction to Microsoft Paint:** Give a brief overview of Microsoft Paint and its toolbar (e.g., how to open the program, use tools like the brush, eraser, shapes, text, etc.).
- **Demonstration:** Demonstrate how to create a simple poster using Microsoft Paint, focusing on key tools.
5. **Activity: Creating a Healthcare Poster (30 minutes):**
- **Task Instructions:** Students will create a simple poster in Microsoft Paint illustrating the importance of one aspect of personal healthcare.
- **Guided Practice:** Walk around to assist students with the software and offer guidance as needed.
6. **Presentation and Discussion (10 minutes):**
- **Showcase:** Allow students to present their posters to the class.
- **Discussion:** Facilitate a discussion on what they have created, reinforcing the key points of personal healthcare.
7. **Conclusion & Homework (10 minutes):**
- **Review:** Summarize the key points of the lesson on drugs, personal healthcare, and the use of Microsoft Paint.
- **Homework Assignment:** Ask students to write a short paragraph on a healthy habit they will start practicing and why it's important.
- **Closing Remarks:** Reinforce the importance of staying healthy and using technology as a tool.
### **Assessment:**
- **Formative:** Observe student participation during discussions, their ability to use Microsoft Paint, and engagement during the activity.
- **Summative:** Evaluate the posters created by students for understanding of personal healthcare concepts and their proficiency with basic tools in Microsoft Paint. Review homework for understanding and reflection.
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### **Additional Notes:**
- Ensure all students have access to a computer with Microsoft Paint.
- Be prepared with a backup activity (drawing posters on paper) in case of technical issues.
- Encourage students to share ideas and support each other during the activity for collaborative learning.