### Lesson Plan for Basic Science and Technology: Primary 5
**Topic:** Domestic and Wild Animals + Maintenance of Sports Equipment and Facilities + Understanding Electronic Emails
**Grade Level:** Primary 5
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Duration:** 1 Hour 30 Minutes
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### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify and differentiate between domestic and wild animals.
2. Understand the importance of maintaining sports equipment and facilities, and describe basic maintenance practices.
3. Recognize the concept of electronic emails and demonstrate the basic steps to send and receive an email.
### Materials Needed:
- Pictures/Flashcards of domestic and wild animals
- Basic sports equipment (e.g., balls, skipping ropes, etc.)
- Charts/Materials showing maintenance tools
- Computer/Tablet with internet access
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed handouts with sample email interfaces
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### Lesson Structure:
#### **1. Introduction (10 Minutes)**
- **Greeting and Attendance:** Welcome the students and take attendance.
- **Overview:** Briefly introduce the three key topics for today's lesson.
#### **2. Domestic and Wild Animals (30 Minutes)**
- **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Show pictures/flashcards of various animals.
- Ask students to name any animals they recognize.
- **Explanation (10 minutes):**
- Define domestic animals (animals that live with humans) and wild animals (animals that live in the wild).
- Provide examples of each category (e.g., dogs, cats, cows for domestic; lions, elephants, tigers for wild).
- **Interactive Activity (10 minutes):**
- Group Activity: Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of animal pictures. Ask them to categorize the animals into domestic or wild.
- Discussion: Review the groups' work and discuss any interesting findings or questions.
- **Q&A (5 minutes):**
- Allow students to ask questions about the differences and characteristics of domestic and wild animals.
#### **3. Maintenance of Sports Equipment and Facilities (20 Minutes)**
- **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Show some basic sports equipment and ask how many students play sports.
- **Explanation (10 minutes):**
- Discuss why it's important to maintain sports equipment and facilities.
- Teach students about basic maintenance practices (e.g., keeping equipment clean, storing it properly, regular checks for wear and tear).
- Display maintenance tools and demonstrate how to use them.
- **Interactive Activity (5 minutes):**
- Hands-On Demo: Show students how to clean a basic piece of sports equipment (e.g., wiping a ball clean).
#### **4. Understanding Electronic Emails (30 Minutes)**
- **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Ask students if they have heard of emails and what they know about them.
- **Explanation (10 minutes):**
- Explain what an email is, and its use for communication.
- Show the basic structure of an email (To, Subject, Body, Attachment, Send).
- Discuss the importance of using polite and clear language.
- **Interactive Activity (10 minutes):**
- Demonstration: Use a computer/tablet to show the steps to compose and send an email.
- Sample Task: Provide students with printed handouts of an email interface. Ask them to fill in sections of a practice email (e.g., To: Teacher, Subject: Homework Question).
- **Q&A (5 minutes):**
- Allow students to ask questions about using emails and discuss safe use of digital communication.
#### **5. Summary and Wrap-Up (10 Minutes)**
- **Recap:**
- Summarize the key points learned about domestic and wild animals, maintaining sports equipment, and understanding emails.
- **Quiz:**
- Conduct a quick quiz with a few questions on each topic to check understanding.
- **Homework Assignment:**
- Ask students to draw and label one domestic and one wild animal.
- Request them to write a sentence each about how to maintain two pieces of sports equipment.
- Assign them the task of composing a simple email (on paper) to their teacher.
- **Closing:**
- Thank the students for their attention and participation.
- Remind them to complete their homework and be prepared for the next lesson.
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### Notes for Teacher:
- Ensure that each activity is engaging for the students.
- Use clear and simple language suitable for Primary 5 students.
- Encourage participation and feedback from all students.
- Be patient and provide assistance to students who may struggle with the activities.
### Evaluation:
- Assess students' knowledge through the classroom quiz and participation in activities.
- Review homework assignments for understanding and clarity.
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