**Lesson Plan for Basic Science and Technology: Mirror Image Formation + Hardware Devices of a Computer**
**Grade:** Primary 3
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Duration:** 60 minutes
### Lesson Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand what a mirror image is and how it is formed.
2. Identify different types of mirrors and describe their uses.
3. Name and describe basic hardware components of a computer.
### Materials Needed:
- Hand-held mirrors
- Different types of mirrors (plane, concave, convex)
- Images of mirrors in daily life
- Computer hardware components (Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, CPU, etc.)
- Flashcards with names and pictures of computer hardware parts
- Interactive whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers, pencils, and crayons
### Lesson Structure:
#### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greetings and Settling Down:**
- Welcome students and briefly review the previous lesson.
- Ensure all students are seated comfortably and ready to learn.
2. **Hook Activity:**
- Show students a small hand-held mirror and ask them to look at their reflection.
- Invite students to describe what they see.
- Introduce the concept of mirror images.
#### Body (40 minutes):
**Part 1: Mirror Image Formation (20 minutes)**
1. **Explanation:**
- Discuss what a mirror image is: a reverse of an object's appearance.
- Explain how a mirror reflects light to create an image.
2. **Types of Mirrors:**
- Show different types of mirrors (plane, concave, convex).
- Explain how each type works and their common uses (e.g., plane mirrors for daily use, concave mirrors in telescopes, convex mirrors in vehicle side-mirrors).
3. **Activity:**
- Let students use hand-held mirrors to observe different objects around them.
- Ask them to describe how the images appear in the mirror.
4. **Real-Life Examples:**
- Show examples of where we use different types of mirrors in daily life (bathrooms, vehicles, etc.).
**Part 2: Hardware Devices of a Computer (20 minutes)**
1. **Introduction:**
- Introduce the topic and explain that a computer is made up of several hardware components.
2. **Presentation:**
- Use flashcards or a presentation to show pictures of basic hardware components:
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- CPU (Central Processing Unit)
- Speakers
- Printer
Explain the function of each component in simple terms.
3. **Interactive Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a set of flashcards.
- Ask them to match the names with the pictures of the hardware devices.
4. **Discussion:**
- After the activity, encourage each group to present one hardware component, explaining its use briefly.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes):
1. **Review and Recap:**
- Recap the key points about mirror images and computer hardware components.
- Ask questions to check for understanding.
2. **Q&A Session:**
- Allow students to ask any questions they might have about the lesson.
3. **Homework Assignment:**
- Assign a simple homework task: Draw and label a basic computer setup including at least four hardware parts.
- Optionally, ask them to observe and write down different places they see mirrors at home and describe their uses.
4. **Closing:**
- Thank students for their participation.
- Remind them of the importance of what they've learned today in their daily lives.
### Assessment:
- Observe student participation during activities and discussions.
- Check homework assignments for understanding and accuracy.
- Oral questioning throughout the lesson to gauge comprehension.
### Extension:
- For advanced students or additional practice, provide simple worksheets that involve labeling parts of a computer and matching activities related to mirror types and their uses.
This lesson plan aims to engage students with hands-on activities and real-life examples to solidify their understanding of mirror images and computer hardware components.