Lesson Plan for Primary 5 - Basic Science and Technology - Matter + Gymnastics + Internet Safety

**Lesson Plan for Basic Science and Technology** **Grade Level:** Primary 5 \ **Subject:** Basic Science and Technology \ **Topic:** Matter + Gymnastics + Internet Safety **Objectives:** 1. Understand the concept of matter and its three states (solid, liquid, gas). 2. Learn basic gymnastics movements to improve physical fitness and coordination. 3. Understand the importance of internet safety and identify basic online safety rules. **Duration:** 1 hour 30 minutes **Materials:** - Balloons - Ice cubes and water - Chart paper and markers - Gymnastics mats - Internet Safety Posters - Computer with internet connection for a demonstration - Handouts on internet safety rules **Lesson Outline:** **Introduction (10 minutes):** - Welcome students and briefly explain the day's topics: Matter, Gymnastics, and Internet Safety. - Introduce the objectives to the students. **Part 1: Matter (25 minutes)** **1. Lecture and Discussion (10 minutes):** - Explain what matter is: anything that has mass and takes up space. - Describe the three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) with examples: - Solids: Ice, wood, metal. - Liquids: Water, milk, oil. - Gases: Air, steam, helium in balloons. **2. Demonstration (10 minutes):** - Show examples of each state using: - Ice cube for solid. - Water for liquid. - Balloon filled with air for gas. - Discuss how matter can change from one state to another (e.g., ice melting to water, water evaporating to steam). **3. Activity (5 minutes):** - Group activity: Allow students to touch and observe the ice cube and water. - Students will fill blown balloons representing gas and compare the flexibility to solids and liquids. **Part 2: Gymnastics (25 minutes)** **1. Warm-Up Exercises (5 minutes):** - Lead students in a series of simple warm-up activities to get their bodies ready (jumping jacks, stretching, etc.). **2. Basic Gymnastics Movements (15 minutes):** - Teach and demonstrate basic gymnastics movements such as: - Forward roll - Cartwheel - Basic balancing exercises - Allow students to practice these movements on gymnastics mats under supervision. **3. Cool-Down Exercises (5 minutes):** - Perform gentle stretches and breathing exercises to cool down. **Part 3: Internet Safety (25 minutes)** **1. Introduction to Internet Safety (5 minutes):** - Explain why internet safety is important. - Ask students if they use the internet and what they use it for (e.g., games, learning, watching videos). **2. Discussion on Safety Rules (10 minutes):** - Discuss basic safety rules: - Never share personal information (name, address, school) online. - Do not talk to strangers or accept friend requests from people you don't know. - Always ask permission from an adult before downloading anything or clicking on links. **3. Demonstration and Activity (10 minutes):** - Show age-appropriate video or an interactive website about internet safety. - Distribute handouts with safety rules and let students create their posters emphasizing the rules. **Conclusion and Review (5 minutes):** - Recap the key points learned about matter, gymnastics, and internet safety. - Ask a few students to share one thing they learned about each topic. - Answer any lingering questions. **Assessment:** - Observe students' participation and understanding during activities and discussions. - Review posters created by students to ensure they understood internet safety rules. **Homework:** - Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) on one new thing they learned about matter. - Practice at home one of the gymnastics moves learned in class, with parental supervision. - Discuss internet safety rules with a family member and have them sign the handout. **End of Lesson.**