# Lesson Plan: Identification of Building Materials
## Objective
By the end of the lesson, Primary 4 students will be able to:
1. Identify different types of building materials.
2. Describe the basic properties and uses of each building material.
3. Understand the importance of each material in construction.
## Materials Needed
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Samples or pictures of building materials (bricks, cement, wood, steel, glass, etc.)
- Glue or tape
- Interactive whiteboard or projector (if available)
## Lesson Duration
- Total: 60 minutes
## Lesson Outline
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Objective Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet students and briefly introduce the topic.
- State the objectives of the lesson clearly.
2. **Warm-up Activity (5 minutes)**
- Ask students if they have seen a building under construction.
- Discuss briefly different types of buildings (houses, schools, offices).
### Instruction (20 minutes)
1. **Presentation on Building Materials (10 minutes)**
- Show samples or pictures of different building materials: bricks, cement, wood, steel, glass.
- Describe the properties and uses of each material.
- **Bricks**: Made from clay, durable, used in walls.
- **Cement**: Powdery, turns hard when mixed with water, used to join bricks.
- **Wood**: Natural material, used for doors, windows, and frames.
- **Steel**: Strong, used in framework and to reinforce concrete.
- **Glass**: Transparent, used in windows and doors.
2. **Interactive Discussion (10 minutes)**
- Engage students by asking questions about each material.
- Encourage students to share any experience they might have had seeing or using these materials.
### Activity (20 minutes)
1. **Group Activity: Material Collage (20 minutes)**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Provide each group with chart paper, markers, glue/tape, and cut out pictures of building materials.
- Ask each group to create a collage by categorizing the building materials and labeling them.
- Let students present their collages to the class, explaining the materials they included.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Ask volunteers to name a material and state its use.
- Praise the students for their participation and creativity.
### Homework (5 minutes)
- Assign students to draw a picture of a building and label the building materials they have learned about.
- Ask them to list three properties of one building material.
### Assessment
- Observe student participation during the class discussion and group activity.
- Review homework to assess understanding of the lesson.
## Notes for Improvement
- Monitor students to ensure everyone is engaged, especially during group activities.
- Assess understanding through questions and encourage shy students to participate in discussions.