### Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology for Primary 1
#### Topic: Soil (Things found in the soil and importance), Starting up a computer, Safety rules in football games
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**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Duration:** 90 minutes (30 minutes per topic)
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### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify and describe various things found in the soil.
2. Understand the importance of soil.
3. Demonstrate the steps to start up a computer.
4. Understand and follow basic safety rules in a football game.
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### Materials:
- Chart paper or a whiteboard
- Pictures of different things found in soil (rocks, insects, roots, etc.)
- Real soil samples in clear containers
- A computer setup (PC or laptop)
- Football or a small soft ball
- Cones or markers for a safe play area
- Safety gear (images or real items like shin guards)
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### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** Start with a fun song or chant related to nature to grab attention.
2. **Overview:** Briefly introduce the three topics for the lesson and explain how they are important for their everyday life.
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### Lesson Activities:
#### **Part 1: Soil (Things found in the soil and importance) - 30 minutes**
1. **Observation (5 minutes):**
- Show students the real soil samples.
- Ask them to describe what they see.
2. **Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Explain the different things found in soil (e.g., rocks, insects, roots).
- Use pictures and real items to illustrate each point.
3. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes):**
- Let students explore the soil samples in groups.
- Each group will identify different objects they find in the soil.
4. **Discussion on Importance (5 minutes):**
- Discuss why soil is important (e.g., for plants to grow, a home for insects, foundation for buildings).
- Ask students how soil affects their daily life.
#### **Part 2: Starting up a computer - 30 minutes**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Show the computer and explain its basic parts (monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU).
2. **Demonstration (10 minutes):**
- Demonstrate the steps to start up the computer:
1. Turn on the power switch.
2. Press the power button on the CPU.
3. Wait for the computer to boot up.
4. Log in (if applicable).
3. **Guided Practice (10 minutes):**
- Let a few students come up one by one to perform the steps with the teacher’s guidance.
4. **Review and Questions (5 minutes):**
- Recap the steps and ask students if they have any questions.
#### **Part 3: Safety rules in football games - 30 minutes**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Explain why safety is important while playing football.
- Show images or real safety gear (e.g., shin guards).
2. **Safety Rules Discussion (10 minutes):**
- List basic safety rules:
1. Always wear appropriate gear.
2. Play in a safe, open area.
3. Do not push or tackle roughly.
4. Listen to the referee/coach.
3. **Demo and Practice (10 minutes):**
- Set up a small play area with cones.
- Demonstrate a simple football drill while following safety rules.
- Let students take turns practicing the drill.
4. **Cool Down and Review (5 minutes):**
- Gather students and review the safety rules.
- Ask them to explain why each rule is important.
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### Conclusion (10 minutes):
1. **Overall Recap:** Recap the key points from each part of the lesson.
2. **Q&A:** Allow students to ask any final questions.
3. **Assessment:** Through Q&A, assess understanding by asking specific questions about what they learned (e.g., "Name two things you can find in the soil").
4. **Closing Activity:** End with a short, fun activity or song that ties together the concepts learned (like a chant about soil, computers, and football safety).
### Follow-Up/Homework:
- Draw a picture showing different things found in the soil.
- Practice the computer start-up steps at home with the help of an adult.
- Discuss the football safety rules with a family member.
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**Note:** Adjust the lesson as needed based on the students' engagement and understanding.