### 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.