### Lesson Plan for Primary 4: Changes in Plants and Animals, Athletics, and Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
#### Subject: Basic Science and Technology
#### Grade Level: Primary 4
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#### Lesson Duration:
- **Total Time:** 3.5 hours
- Changes in Plants and Animals: 1 hour
- Athletics: 1 hour
- Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: 1.5 hours
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### Objective
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify and describe changes in plants and animals.
2. Participate in basic athletic activities and understand the importance of physical fitness.
3. Understand the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint and create a simple presentation.
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### Materials Needed
- Science Picture Cards (Seeds, Saplings, Adult Plants, Baby Animals, Adult Animals)
- Athletic Equipment (Cones, Balls, Stopwatches)
- Computers/Laptops with Microsoft PowerPoint installed
- Projector and Screen
- Chart Papers, Markers
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### Lesson Outline
#### 1. Changes in Plants and Animals (1 hour)
1. **Introduction (10 mins):**
- Begin with a discussion on what students know about plants and animals.
- Show pictures of different stages of plant and animal life.
2. **Direct Instruction (20 mins):**
- Explain how plants grow from seeds to saplings to adult plants.
- Discuss the stages of animal growth from babies to adults.
- Use real-life examples and highlight the similarities and differences between plant and animal growth.
3. **Activities (20 mins):**
- Group Activity: Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of picture cards depicting different stages of plant and animal growth. Let them arrange these cards in the correct order and discuss their reasoning.
- Individual Worksheet: Fill out a worksheet with various stages of plants and animals, labeling them appropriately.
4. **Conclusion (10 mins):**
- Review key points.
- Ask students to share one new thing they learned about plants and animals.
#### 2. Athletics (1 hour)
1. **Warm-Up (10 mins):**
- Begin with basic stretching exercises.
- Introduce the importance of warming up to prevent injuries.
2. **Activity Station Rotations (40 mins):**
- Station 1: Sprint Races - Practice running over short distances.
- Station 2: Ball Games - Practice throwing and catching balls.
- Station 3: Obstacle Course - Navigate through cones and other obstacles.
3. **Cool Down and Reflection (10 mins):**
- Conduct some stretching exercises and breathing techniques.
- Reflect on the importance of physical fitness and ask students how they felt after the exercises.
#### 3. Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (1.5 hours)
1. **Introduction (10 mins):**
- Explain what Microsoft PowerPoint is and how it is used.
- Show examples of simple PowerPoint presentations.
2. **Basic Features Demonstration (20 mins):**
- Open Microsoft PowerPoint and explain key components: slides, text boxes, images, transitions.
- Demonstrate how to add a new slide, insert text, and images.
3. **Guided Practice (40 mins):**
- Give students a step-by-step task to create a simple 3-slide presentation about themselves.
- Slide 1: Title Slide (Name and a picture)
- Slide 2: Favorite Animal or Plant
- Slide 3: A fun fact about Athletics
4. **Independent Practice (15 mins):**
- Allow students to customize their presentations with colors and transitions, providing assistance as needed.
5. **Sharing and Review (15 mins):**
- Have a few students present their slides to the class.
- Give positive feedback and summarize the skills learned.
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### Assessment
1. **Changes in Plants and Animals:**
- Check the arrangement of pictures in the group activity and review individual worksheets for understanding.
2. **Athletics:**
- Observe student participation and enthusiasm during activities.
- Engage them in a reflective discussion about what they learned regarding physical fitness.
3. **Microsoft PowerPoint:**
- Review each student’s slides for the correct application of basic features.
- Observe presentations and provide constructive feedback.
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### Follow-Up
- Encourage students to observe plants and animals at home or in their environment and note any changes they see.
- Suggest students practice athletic activities during recess or at home.
- Assign a simple PowerPoint project as homework, encouraging students to create a presentation on any topic of their choice.
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This comprehensive lesson will engage Primary 4 students through interactive activities, hands-on technology learning, and physical exercise, ensuring they grasp crucial concepts in Basic Science and Technology.