### Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology (Primary 5)
**Grade Level**: Primary 5
**Subject**: Basic Science and Technology
**Duration**: 3 Days (3 sessions, each 60 minutes)
**Topic**: Heat and Temperature + Physical Fitness + Writing and Sending Emails
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#### **Day 1: Heat and Temperature**
**Objective**: Students will understand the concepts of heat and temperature, and their differences.
**Materials Needed**:
- Thermometers
- Beakers with water (room temperature, hot water, and ice water)
- Chart paper and markers
- Interactive whiteboard or chalkboard
**Activities**:
1. **Introduction** (10 minutes)
- Discuss the difference between heat and temperature.
- Heat: A form of energy that is transferred between two objects.
- Temperature: A measure of how hot or cold something is.
2. **Experimentation** (20 minutes)
- Students will use thermometers to measure the temperature of different water samples (room temperature, hot water, and ice water).
- Record the temperatures on chart paper.
3. **Discussion** (15 minutes)
- Review the recorded temperatures and discuss the concept of heat transfer (e.g., why the ice water is cold and why the hot water is hot).
4. **Activity** (15 minutes)
- Create a visual chart showing objects that are hot, cold, or room temperature.
- Students will draw and label these objects.
**Homework**:
- Write a paragraph explaining the difference between heat and temperature, including examples.
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#### **Day 2: Physical Fitness**
**Objective**: Students will understand the importance of physical fitness and participate in basic exercises.
**Materials Needed**:
- Cones or markers for setting up exercise stations
- Jump ropes, hula hoops, light weights, or other exercise equipment
- Stopwatch or timer
- Music system (optional)
**Activities**:
1. **Introduction** (10 minutes)
- Discuss the importance of physical fitness for a healthy lifestyle.
- Briefly introduce different types of exercises (cardio, strength, flexibility).
2. **Warm-up** (5 minutes)
- Simple stretching exercises.
3. **Exercise Stations** (30 minutes)
- Set up different stations with various activities (e.g., jumping jacks, jump rope, hula hoop, push-ups, sit-ups).
- Divide students into small groups and rotate them through each station every 5 minutes.
4. **Cool Down and Reflection** (10 minutes)
- Cool down with gentle stretching exercises.
- Discuss how students feel after exercising and the benefits they experienced.
5. **Conclusion** (5 minutes)
- Encourage students to set a personal fitness goal for the week.
**Homework**:
- Create a simple daily exercise log for the week, listing activities and duration.
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#### **Day 3: Writing and Sending Emails**
**Objective**: Students will learn how to write and send emails appropriately.
**Materials Needed**:
- Computers or tablets with internet access
- Example email printouts
- Email accounts set up for classroom use (with teacher supervision)
**Activities**:
1. **Introduction** (10 minutes)
- Explain the purpose of emails and how they are used in everyday life.
2. **Email Parts** (15 minutes)
- Teach students the different parts of an email: Recipient, Subject Line, Greeting, Body, Closing, and Signature.
- Show examples of well-written emails.
3. **Email Writing Practice** (20 minutes)
- Students will draft a short email to a classmate or family member using the provided template.
- Peer review: Students exchange drafts and provide constructive feedback.
4. **Sending Emails** (10 minutes)
- Under teacher supervision, students will send their emails using the classroom email accounts.
5. **Review and Q&A** (5 minutes)
- Answer any remaining questions about email writing and etiquette.
**Homework**:
- Write another email to a family member at home, demonstrating what they've learned.
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This plan addresses key developmental areas combining science, physical fitness, and technology literacy. Adjustments can be made based on class size, available resources, and specific student needs.