### Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology
#### Topic: Maintenance + Introduction to Direction
**Grade Level:** Primary 5
**Duration:** 45 minutes
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**Objectives:**
1. **Understand the concept of maintenance**: Students will learn what maintenance means and why it is important.
2. **Identify common maintenance practices**: Students will identify everyday items that need maintenance and how to maintain them.
3. **Introduction to direction**: Students will understand basic directional concepts like North, South, East, and West.
4. **Practical application**: Students will apply the knowledge of maintenance and direction in a simple exercise.
**Materials:**
- Blackboard/whiteboard and markers
- Compass or directional diagrams
- Pictures or real items (e.g., school bags, shoes, classroom desks)
- Worksheets on maintenance and direction
- Map of the school or community (optional)
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**Introduction (5 mins):**
1. **Greeting and Objective Introduction**:
- Greet the students and introduce the lesson topic.
- Briefly explain the importance of maintenance and understanding directions in our daily lives.
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**Lesson Development:**
**Part 1: Maintenance (15 mins)**
1. **Definition and Importance of Maintenance** (5 mins):
- Write “maintenance” on the board.
- Ask students what they think it means.
- Explain that maintenance is keeping things in good condition to make them last longer and work better.
- Discuss why maintenance is important (e.g., safety, cost-saving, efficiency).
2. **Common Maintenance Practices** (10 mins):
- Show pictures or use real items:
- **School bags:** Keep them clean, repair torn parts.
- **Shoes:** Polish, repair soles.
- **Classroom desks:** Clean regularly, fix loose screws.
- Engage students by asking them to share examples of how they maintain their belongings.
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**Part 2: Introduction to Direction (15 mins)**
1. **Basic Directions** (5 mins):
- Write “North,” “South,” “East,” and “West” on the board.
- Ask if students know what these words mean.
- Use a compass or directional diagram to show where each direction points.
- Explain why understanding directions is useful (e.g., finding places, reading maps).
2. **Activity – Find Your Direction** (10 mins):
- Give each student a worksheet with a simple map and ask questions like:
- "Which direction is the school playground from the classroom?"
- "If you are facing North, which direction is to your right?"
- Use a map of the school or community if available for practical illustration.
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**Conclusion (5 mins):**
1. **Recap and Questions**:
- Summarize the key points about maintenance and directions.
- Ask students if they have any questions.
2. **Homework Assignment**:
- Give them a worksheet to list 3 items they maintain at home and how they do it.
- Ask them to draw a simple map of their route from home to school, marking at least one direction (e.g., "I walk East to get to school").
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**Assessment:**
- **Participation:** Observe students’ participation and contribution during discussions and activities.
- **Worksheets:** Collect and review the worksheets to assess understanding.
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**Reflection:**
- After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what can be improved for future lessons.
- Consider students’ feedback and performance to adjust the difficulty level or teaching strategies as needed.
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This lesson plan serves to build foundational knowledge in maintenance and direction, making concepts relatable and practical for Primary 5 students.