### Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology - Energy III + Sports and Games: Athletics
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Topic:** Energy III + Sports and Games: Athletics
**Duration:** 60 minutes
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#### **Learning Objectives:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand basic concepts of energy.
2. Recognize the importance of energy in sports and athletics.
3. Identify and describe different types of athletic activities.
4. Engage in simple athletic activities to demonstrate energy use.
#### **Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Pictures of different athletic activities
- Small hurdles or cones for obstacle courses
- Whistle
- Colored flags or ribbons
- Flashcards with simple energy-related terms (e.g., movement, heat, light)
#### **Lesson Outline:**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greetings and Warm-Up:**
- Start with a friendly greeting and a quick warm-up activity like jumping jacks to get the students energized.
2. **Review:**
- Briefly review what the students learned about energy in the previous lessons. Ask questions like, "What is energy?" and "Can you give an example of how we use energy?"
**Main Activities (30 minutes):**
1. **Exploring Energy in Sports (10 minutes):**
- Explain how energy is essential for all activities, especially in sports and games.
- Show pictures of different athletic activities (e.g., running, jumping, throwing) and discuss how each activity requires energy.
- Use flashcards to introduce and discuss simple terms related to energy (movement, heat, light).
2. **Introduction to Athletics (20 minutes):**
- Explain the term "athletics" and list common athletic activities: running, jumping, throwing, and relay races.
- Demonstrate a simple running relay race. Divide the class into small teams and have a short relay race. Emphasize how their bodies use energy while running.
- Set up an obstacle course with cones or small hurdles and have students navigate the course. Emphasize the use of energy in jumping and dodging obstacles.
**Practical Activity (15 minutes):**
1. **Athletic Games:**
- Organize simple athletic games:
- **Running Race:** A short sprint to see who can run the fastest.
- **Long Jump:** Use a rope or line on the ground to see who can jump the farthest.
- **Throwing Activity:** Use soft balls or bean bags to practice throwing for distance.
- Guide students through each activity, ensuring they understand the movements involved and the importance of energy.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Cool Down and Review:**
- Lead the students in a simple cool-down routine with stretching to relax their muscles.
- Ask questions to recap what they learned:
- "Which activities did we do today that required energy?"
- "How do athletes use energy in their sports?"
- Praise their participation and effort.
2. **Assignment:**
- Ask students to draw their favorite athletic activity and describe how they use energy in it.
3. **Closing:**
- End the lesson with a cheer and excitement for the next class.
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**Assessment:**
- Monitor students' participation and understanding during discussions and activities.
- Review students' drawings and descriptions of their favorite athletic activity to assess comprehension.
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**Reflection:**
After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. Adjust the activities and timing as necessary for future lessons to better meet the needs of your students.