### Lesson Plan for Primary 4: Basic Science and Technology
**Grade:** Primary 4
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Lesson Title:** Soil + Track Events + Typing and Saving on Microsoft PowerPoint
**Duration:** 2 Hours
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#### Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the different types of soil and their properties.
2. Learn basic track events and understand their rules and importance.
3. Develop typing skills and learn how to save presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
#### Materials Needed:
- Samples of different types of soil (sand, clay, loam)
- Pictures or videos of track events (sprints, relay races, long jump, etc.)
- Computers with Microsoft PowerPoint installed
- Projector/Smartboard
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### Part 1: Soil (40 minutes)
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Greet students and introduce the lesson.
- Briefly discuss the importance of soil in growing plants.
**Activity (20 minutes):**
1. Show samples of sand, clay, and loam.
2. Discuss the characteristics of each type of soil (texture, color, water retention, etc.).
3. Allow students to touch and feel each soil sample.
**Discussion & Conclusion (10 minutes):**
- Ask students to share their observations.
- Summarize the main points about different types of soil and their uses.
### Part 2: Track Events (30 minutes)
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Talk about the importance of physical activities and sports.
- Introduce different types of track events.
**Activity (20 minutes):**
1. Show pictures/videos of various track events like sprints, relay races, and long jump.
2. Explain the rules and techniques for each event.
**Discussion & Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- Let students share which track events interest them the most.
- Highlight the importance of sportsmanship and regular physical activity.
### Part 3: Typing and Saving on Microsoft PowerPoint (50 minutes)
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Explain the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Demonstrate on a projector or smartboard how to open PowerPoint and create a new presentation.
**Activity (30 minutes):**
1. Guide students to open Microsoft PowerPoint on their computers.
2. Instruct them to type a title slide: "My Favorite Soil Type" or "My Favorite Track Event."
3. Show how to add and format text on new slides (e.g., bullet points, changing font size and color).
4. Provide time for students to create additional slides containing information about their chosen topic.
**Saving Your Work (10 minutes):**
1. Demonstrate how to save a presentation by navigating to the "File" menu and selecting "Save As."
2. Teach them how to choose a file location and name the file properly.
**Closing (5 minutes):**
- Review the key points learned in each part of the lesson.
- Encourage students to practice typing at home and explore other features of PowerPoint.
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#### Assessment:
- Observe student participation and engagement during discussions and activities.
- Check the completed PowerPoint slides to ensure they understood how to type and save their work.
#### Extension Activities:
- Assign a homework task where students collect samples of different types of soil and write a short report about them.
- Encourage students to practice a track event and present their experiences in the next class.