Lesson Plan for Primary 5 - Basic Science and Technology - Maintenance + Introduction To Direction

### Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology #### Topic: Maintenance + Introduction to Direction **Grade Level:** Primary 5 **Duration:** 45 minutes --- **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) --- **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. --- **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. --- **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. --- **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"). --- **Assessment:** - **Participation:** Observe students’ participation and contribution during discussions and activities. - **Worksheets:** Collect and review the worksheets to assess understanding. --- **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. --- This lesson plan serves to build foundational knowledge in maintenance and direction, making concepts relatable and practical for Primary 5 students.