### Lesson Plan for Basic Science and Technology: Primary 2
#### Topic: Animals + Mini Computers and Micro Computers + Swimming
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**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify and describe basic types of animals.
2. Understand the basic components and uses of mini and micro computers.
3. Learn basic safety rules and techniques associated with swimming.
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#### Lesson Duration:
- **Total Time:** 80 minutes
- **Animals:** 30 minutes
- **Mini Computers and Micro Computers:** 30 minutes
- **Swimming:** 20 minutes
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### Materials Needed:
- Animal pictures or flashcards
- Basic computers or tablets
- Projector/screen for visuals (if available)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Swimming safety equipment (e.g., goggles, floaties)
- Printed handouts/worksheets
- Video clips (optional)
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### Lesson Breakdown:
#### 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students and encourage them to sit comfortably.
- Sing a short, engaging song about the three different topics to capture interest.
- Briefly introduce the day’s topics: animals, mini computers and micro computers, and swimming.
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#### 2. **Session 1: Animals (30 minutes)**
- **Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Ask students what kinds of animals they know about.
- Show pictures or flashcards of different animals (mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians).
- Discuss the characteristics of each type of animal (e.g., where they live, what they eat).
- **Activity (15 minutes):**
- Organize a matching game: students match animals to their habitats or food.
- Have students draw their favorite animal and present a fun fact about it to the class.
- **Q&A (5 minutes):**
- Allow students to ask questions about animals.
- Reiterate key points about different types of animals.
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#### 3. **Session 2: Mini Computers and Micro Computers (30 minutes)**
- **Discussion and Demonstration (15 minutes):**
- Explain what mini computers and micro computers are.
- Show examples of these devices (if available) or use images.
- Discuss basic components (keyboard, screen, CPU) and simple uses (playing games, learning).
- **Activity (10 minutes):**
- Hands-on interaction: Let students use a simple educational app on a tablet or mini computer.
- Group discussion on what they liked about using the computers.
- **Q&A (5 minutes):**
- Answer students' questions about computers.
- Summarize the importance of computers in everyday life.
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#### 4. **Session 3: Swimming (20 minutes)**
- **Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Talk about the importance of swimming and basic safety rules (e.g., never swim alone, wear floaties if needed).
- Show swimming equipment and explain their uses (goggles to protect eyes, floaties for safety).
- **Activity (5 minutes):**
- Demonstrate basic swimming strokes and techniques (e.g., arm movements).
- **Q&A and Wrap-Up (5 minutes):**
- Encourage students to ask questions about swimming.
- Review key points about swimming safety and practice.
- Hand out a swimming safety worksheet for home practice.
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**Assessment:**
- **Formative Assessment:**
- Observe student participation and responses during discussions.
- Review completed worksheets and drawings.
- Gauge interaction and understanding during hands-on activities.
**Homework:**
- Draw and label one interesting animal from what was learned today.
- Practice basic computer skills on a home device (if available) and tell a family member about it.
- Discuss swimming safety rules with a family member and draw a picture of safe swimming practice.
**Closure:**
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Encourage students to share what they learned with their parents or guardians.
- Announce the next lesson topic and bid farewell.
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### Reflection:
- Gather student feedback to assess engagement and adjust future lessons as needed.
- Note which activities were most effective for learning and participation.