### Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology for Primary 4
#### Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes
#### Target Audience:
Primary 4 (8-10 years old) students
#### Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the concept of weather and identify different weather conditions.
2. Learn about different types of track events in athletics.
3. Get introduced to Microsoft PowerPoint and learn how to create a simple slide presentation.
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### Overview:
#### **Part 1: Weather (30 minutes)**
##### **Materials:**
- Visual aids (pictures of different weather conditions)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Weather charts
##### **Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. Start with a discussion on what the weather is.
2. Ask students to describe what the weather is like today.
##### **Main Activity (20 minutes):**
1. Show pictures of different weather conditions (sunny, rainy, cloudy, stormy, snowy, windy, etc.).
2. Discuss each weather type briefly, describing key characteristics.
3. Create a weather chart with students, categorizing the types of weather and having them match pictures to descriptions.
4. Ask students to share their favorite weather and why.
##### **Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Summarize key points about the different types of weather.
2. Quick Q&A session to reinforce understanding.
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#### **Part 2: Track Events (30 minutes)**
##### **Materials:**
- Pictures of different track events
- Videos demonstrating various track events (optional)
- Whiteboard and markers
##### **Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. Briefly introduce athletics and track events.
2. Explain the concept of individual vs. team sports.
##### **Main Activity (20 minutes):**
1. Show pictures and describe different track events (e.g., sprints, long-distance running, relay races).
2. If possible, play short video clips demonstrating each event.
3. Discuss the rules and key features of each event.
4. Conduct a small mock race within the classroom or field to demonstrate the sprint event.
##### **Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Recap the types of track events discussed.
2. Encourage students to think about which event they might like to try and why.
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#### **Part 3: Launching Microsoft PowerPoint (30 minutes)**
##### **Materials:**
- Computer with a projector/display
- Laptops/tablets for students (if available)
##### **Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. Explain what Microsoft PowerPoint is and its use.
2. Show an example of a simple PowerPoint presentation.
##### **Main Activity (20 minutes):**
1. Demonstrate how to launch Microsoft PowerPoint.
2. Guide students through the basic interface (ribbon, slides pane, slide area).
3. Show how to create a new slide and add text.
4. Teach how to insert a picture from a file.
5. Help students create a simple two-slide presentation: one slide about the weather and another about track events they learned earlier.
##### **Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Summarize the main functions covered.
2. Encourage students to practice creating presentations at home or in future lessons.
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#### Assessment:
- Participation during discussions and activities.
- Weather chart activity.
- Engagement during mock race and track event discussion.
- Completing a simple PowerPoint presentation collaboratively or individually.
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#### Follow-up:
- Assign a simple homework project: Create a short PowerPoint presentation on any topic of their choice, with at least three slides.
- Plan a future class outing to observe different weather conditions or attend a local track and field event.
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### Notes:
- Adjust the timing based on the class's pace and engagement level.
- Consider pairing students for PowerPoint activities to promote teamwork.
- Be flexible and ready to provide additional support where necessary.