Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Basic Science and Technology - Measurement + Food And Nutrition + Coding

**Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology for Primary 4** **Topic:** Measurement + Food and Nutrition + Coding **Grade Level:** Primary 4 **Duration:** 60 minutes **Goals:** 1. To understand basic principles of measurement. 2. To learn about the importance of nutrition in our daily diet. 3. To grasp simple coding concepts. **Objectives:** 1. Students will be able to measure objects using standard and non-standard units. 2. Students will recognize different food groups and understand their nutritional importance. 3. Students will learn basic coding skills using a simple, age-appropriate platform. **Materials:** - Rulers, tape measures, measuring cups, and spoons - Various fruits and vegetables - Paper plates, markers, and stickers - Laptops/tablets with internet access - Scratch Jr. or an equivalent coding platform **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Hook:** Begin with a quick story about a chef who needs help measuring ingredients, choosing nutritious foods, and programming a kitchen robot. Explain that today's lesson will teach them these skills. 2. **Warm-Up:** Discuss what measurement, nutrition, and coding mean. Allow a few students to share what they know about each topic. **Part 1: Measurement (15 minutes):** 1. **Activity:** - Split the students into small groups. - Give each group rulers, tape measures, measuring cups, and spoons. - Have them measure different classroom objects (e.g., desk, book, pencil) using both standard (rulers, tape measures) and non-standard units (hand spans, blocks). - Rotate groups to measure quantities of water or rice using measuring cups and spoons. 2. **Discussion:** - Bring students back together. - Discuss why measurements are important and how different units are used in various contexts (cooking, construction, science). **Part 2: Food and Nutrition (15 minutes):** 1. **Activity:** - Display various fruits and vegetables. - Provide paper plates and markers. - Have students create a balanced meal plate by drawing or sticking pictures of food onto their paper plates. Encourage them to include items from different food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. 2. **Discussion:** - Explain the importance of each food group. - Discuss what makes a balanced diet and why it's important for health and energy. **Part 3: Coding (15 minutes):** 1. **Activity:** - Introduce students to Scratch Jr. or a similar age-appropriate coding platform. - Demonstrate how to create a simple project, such as programming a character to move or speak. - Allow students to explore the platform and try a basic coding exercise (e.g., make a character move across the screen). 2. **Discussion:** - Talk about how coding can be used in everyday life, like programming robots or creating games. - Highlight the importance of logical thinking and problem-solving in coding. **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 1. **Review:** Summarize key points from measurement, food and nutrition, and coding. 2. **Q&A:** Allow students to ask any remaining questions and share something new they learned. 3. **Assignment:** Give a simple homework assignment, such as measuring three items at home, creating a meal plan for a day, and drawing a simple code they would like to write. **Evaluation:** - Observe students' participation during group activities. - Check their paper plates for an understanding of a balanced diet. - Review any coding work done during the lesson. **Notes:** - Adjust time allotted to each section based on class dynamics. - Ensure all students understand each part before moving on to the next.