Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Basic Science and Technology - he Digestive System + Disease Preventive Methods

### Lesson Plan for Basic Science and Technology - Primary 4 **Grade Level:** Primary 4 **Duration:** 3 days (each session 60 minutes) #### Day 1: The Digestive System **Objective:** Students will be able to: 1. Identify and name the main parts of the digestive system. 2. Understand the basic functions of each part in the digestive process. **Materials:** - Chart/Diagram of the digestive system - Slides/Images - Flashcards - Worksheets **Activities:** 1. **Introduction (10 mins):** - Begin with a short discussion about what happens to food after we eat it. - Show a short educational video about the digestive system. 2. **Discussion (15 mins):** - Display a chart/diagram of the digestive system. - Introduce each part of the digestive system: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum. - Explain the function of each part in simple terms. 3. **Interactive Activity (20 mins):** - Use flashcards with names and images of the digestive system parts. - Allow students to match the names with the correct parts on the chart/diagram. 4. **Worksheet Activity (10 mins):** - Students complete a worksheet where they label the parts of the digestive system. 5. **Conclusion/Q&A (5 mins):** - Review the key points. - Answer any questions the students may have. #### Day 2: Disease Preventive Methods **Objective:** Students will be able to: 1. Understand various methods of preventing diseases. 2. Apply these methods in their daily lives. **Materials:** - Posters on hygiene practices - Hand sanitizer and soap - Visual aids/slides - Worksheets **Activities:** 1. **Introduction (10 mins):** - Begin with a discussion about common diseases and how we can get sick. - Explain the importance of preventing diseases. 2. **Interactive Lesson (20 mins):** - Discuss various methods of disease prevention: handwashing, good hygiene, vaccination, balanced diet, and regular exercise. - Use visual aids to demonstrate proper handwashing technique. 3. **Hands-on Activity (15 mins):** - Use hand sanitizer and soap to practice proper handwashing. - Create a poster showing good hygiene practices. 4. **Worksheet Activity (10 mins):** - Students complete a worksheet where they match pictures of disease prevention methods with their descriptions. 5. **Conclusion/Q&A (5 mins):** - Recap the key points. - Answer any questions from the students. #### Day 3: Introduction to Programming Languages **Objective:** Students will be able to: 1. Understand what a programming language is. 2. Get introduced to basic concepts of programming using a simple language like Scratch. **Materials:** - Computers/Tablets with Scratch installed - Projector/screen - Internet access (if needed) - Worksheets **Activities:** 1. **Introduction (10 mins):** - Explain what a programming language is and how it is used to create software and applications. - Give examples of simple programming languages suitable for kids, like Scratch. 2. **Demonstration (15 mins):** - Show how to use Scratch on a projector/screen. - Explain basic concepts: sprites, blocks, and stage. 3. **Hands-on Activity (25 mins):** - Give students time to explore Scratch on their computers/tablets. - Guide them through creating a simple project, such as making a sprite move or change colors. 4. **Worksheet Activity (5 mins):** - Students fill out a worksheet reflecting on what they did and learned in Scratch. 5. **Conclusion/Q&A (5 mins):** - Summarize the lesson and encourage students to continue exploring Scratch. - Answer any questions from the students.