Lesson Plan for Primary 1 - Basic Science and Technology - nergy Iv + Keyboard + Sports And Games - Athletic

# Lesson Plan for Primary 1: Basic Science and Technology ### Topic: Energy IV + Keyboard + Sports and Games - Athletics ### Duration: 60 Minutes ## Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will: 1. Understand basic concepts of energy and its sources. 2. Identify the keys on a computer keyboard and their uses. 3. Understand simple physical activities related to athletics. ## Materials Needed - Flashcards with images depicting different sources of energy (sun, wind, water, etc.) - A computer keyboard or printed images of a keyboard - Space for physical activity (e.g., a gymnasium or open classroom space) - Simple athletic equipment (cones for marking distances, a whistle, etc.) ## Lesson Structure ### Introduction (10 Minutes) 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** - Start with a friendly greeting and a quick warm-up song or chant about energy. - Example: "Good morning, students! Today, we will explore energy, learn about the keyboard, and play some fun sports and games!" ### Segment 1: Energy IV (15 Minutes) 1. **Discussion on Energy:** - Ask students what they think energy is and where it comes from. - Show flashcards of different sources of energy and explain each one briefly (e.g., "This is the sun. The sun gives us energy in the form of light and heat."). 2. **Interactive Activity:** - Play a game where students match the flashcards with their sources. For example, show an image of the sun and ask, “What kind of energy does this give us?” ### Segment 2: Keyboard (15 Minutes) 1. **Introduction to the Keyboard:** - Show a real keyboard or a large printed image of one. - Explain that a keyboard is used to type letters and numbers into a computer. 2. **Identifying Keys:** - Point out and name important keys like the spacebar, enter key, and letters A-Z. - Let students take turns coming up to the keyboard (or image) to point out the keys you name. 3. **Interactive Activity:** - Have students sing the "ABC Song” while pointing to the corresponding letters on the keyboard. ### Segment 3: Sports and Games - Athletics (15 Minutes) 1. **Introduction to Athletics:** - Explain that athletics include activities like running, jumping, and throwing. - Show simple videos or demonstrations of each type of athletic event. 2. **Physical Activity:** - Divide students into small groups for basic athletic activities: - Running races (short sprints) - Jumping (e.g., standing long jump) - Throwing (e.g., tossing a soft ball) 3. **Mini-Competition:** - Organize a friendly mini-competition where students can cheer for each other. - Use cones to mark distances and a whistle to start races. ### Conclusion (5 Minutes) 1. **Recap:** - Review what was learned about energy, keyboards, and athletics. - Ask questions to reinforce understanding (e.g., “Can anyone tell me one source of energy? What key do we press to make a space?”). 2. **Closing:** - End with a fun and positive note, possibly a group cheer or a light stretching activity. - Thank students for their participation and encourage them to think about these topics at home. ### Assessment - Observe students' participation and engagement during activities. - Ask individual students simple questions related to each segment to check for understanding. ### Homework - Draw a picture of their favorite source of energy. - Practice typing their name using a keyboard or pretend keyboard at home. - Share with their family what they learned about athletics and demonstrate one activity. ### Reflection After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. Consider student feedback and engagement levels to adjust the teaching approach as needed. --- This lesson plan balances interactive discussion, hands-on activities, and physical movement, fitting the attention spans and learning styles of Primary 1 students.