### Lesson Plan
**Grade Level:** Primary 5
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Topic:** Magnetism + Swimming + Desktop Publishing
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**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the basic concepts of magnetism.
2. Comprehend basic swimming techniques and safety.
3. Gain introductory skills in desktop publishing.
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**Materials Needed:**
1. Magnets and various objects for testing magnetism (e.g., paperclips, coins, plastic)
2. Swimming gear and access to a safe swimming pool
3. Computers with desktop publishing software (e.g., Microsoft Publisher or a similar program)
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**Lesson Breakdown:**
### Part 1: Magnetism
**Duration: 40 Minutes**
**Introduction (10 Minutes):**
- Begin with an engaging question: “What do you think makes magnets so special?”
- Brief discussion on what students already know about magnets.
**Activity 1: Exploring Magnetism (20 Minutes):**
- Distribute magnets and various objects (paperclips, coins, plastic items).
- Ask students to predict which objects will be attracted to the magnet and test their hypotheses.
- Explain the concept of magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
- Introduce terms like magnetic poles, attraction, and repulsion.
**Conclusion (10 Minutes):**
- Summarize key points about magnetism.
- Ask students to mention one new thing they learned about magnets.
### Part 2: Swimming
**Duration: 40 Minutes**
**Introduction (10 Minutes):**
- Quick review of swimming safety rules (e.g., no running near the pool, always have a buddy, don’t swim too deep if you’re not a strong swimmer).
- Discuss the importance of swimming as an essential life skill.
**Activity 2: Basic Swimming Techniques (20 Minutes):**
- Demonstrate basic swimming techniques - floating, treading water, and basic strokes.
- Supervised practice in the pool with the assistance of a swimming instructor if available.
**Safety Emphasis (10 Minutes):**
- Reinforce swimming safety rules.
- Discuss what to do in an emergency in the water.
- Encourage students to share their swimming experiences and any safety tips they know.
### Part 3: Desktop Publishing
**Duration: 40 Minutes**
**Introduction (10 Minutes):**
- Explain why desktop publishing is important (e.g., creating posters, newsletters, flyers).
- Provide a brief overview of the desktop publishing software they will use.
**Activity 3: Creating a Simple Document (20 Minutes):**
- Guide students through the basic steps of creating a simple document.
- Opening the software and selecting a template.
- Adding text and images.
- Formatting text (font size, color, style).
- Each student creates a simple document such as a personal newsletter or a flyer for an event.
**Conclusion (10 Minutes):**
- Students can present their documents to the class.
- Quick recap on essential steps in desktop publishing.
- Encourage students to explore more tools and features in the desktop publishing software at home or in the school’s computer lab.
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**Homework:**
1. **Magnetism:** Students should find 3 more household items that are attracted to magnets and write a short paragraph about them.
2. **Swimming:** Write a short essay about their swimming experience, emphasizing one skill they learned or improved.
3. **Desktop Publishing:** Create a simple one-page family newsletter, including at least one image and three different types of text formatting, and bring a printed copy or a digital file to the next class.
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**Assessment:**
1. *Magnetism:* Ability to identify magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
2. *Swimming:* Participation and understanding of swimming techniques and safety.
3. *Desktop Publishing:* Completion and quality of the created document, ability to follow basic steps and use basic features of the software.
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**Note to Teacher:**
- Ensure all activities are conducted with strict observance of safety protocols.
- Provide additional support for students who may find using the desktop publishing software challenging.
- Enlist the help of a swimming instructor or experienced adult for the swimming segment if needed.
**End of Lesson Plan**