**Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology (Primary 5)**
**Topic:** Rocks + Issues and Challenges in Physical and Health Education (PHE)
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objectives:**
1. To identify and classify different types of rocks.
2. To understand the formation and uses of rocks.
3. To discuss common issues and challenges in Physical and Health Education.
4. To devise strategies to overcome challenges in PHE.
**Materials:**
- Samples of different types of rocks (sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic)
- Magnifying glasses
- Chart paper and markers
- Flashcards with images of rocks
- Worksheets
- Video on rock formation
- PHE materials (sports equipment, safety gear, posters on health and safety)
- Whiteboard and markers
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. Greet the students and introduce today's topic.
2. Show a short video on the formation of rocks (3-5 minutes).
3. Ask students to share anything they know about rocks.
**Activity 1: Rock Classification (20 minutes):**
1. **Explanation and Demonstration (10 minutes):**
- Explain the three main types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic.
- Show examples of each type of rock and pass them around for students to observe with magnifying glasses.
2. **Hands-on Activity (10 minutes):**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Provide each group with rock samples and flashcards.
- Ask students to classify the rock samples based on the information given and match them with the correct flashcards.
- Discuss the classifications as a class.
**Activity 2: Uses of Rocks (10 minutes):**
1. **Discussion (5 minutes):**
- Ask students to think of ways rocks are used in daily life (e.g., building materials, jewelry, tools).
- Make a list on the whiteboard.
2. **Worksheet Activity (5 minutes):**
- Hand out worksheets with a diagram of different items made from rocks.
- Ask students to match each item to its correct rock type counterpart.
**Activity 3: Issues and Challenges in PHE (15 minutes):**
1. **Group Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Introduce the topic by explaining the importance of Physical and Health Education.
- Divide the class into small groups and give each group a chart paper and markers.
- Ask each group to discuss and list common issues and challenges in PHE (e.g., lack of equipment, safety concerns, lack of interest, health issues).
- Have each group present their ideas to the class.
2. **Solution Brainstorming (5 minutes):**
- As a class, discuss possible solutions to the challenges listed.
- Write the solutions on the whiteboard (e.g., fundraising for equipment, safety training, engaging activities, promoting healthy habits).
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Summarize the key points of the lesson.
2. Ask students to share one new thing they learned today.
3. Provide a brief overview of the next lesson topic.
4. Assign a simple homework task: Ask students to bring a small rock from home (if possible) for the next class where they will describe its characteristics.
**Assessment:**
- Observation during group activities and discussions.
- Review of worksheet completion and classification accuracy.
- Feedback from group presentations on PHE challenges and solutions.
**Extension Activities:**
- Plan a field trip to a local geological site or museum where students can see and learn more about different types of rocks.
- Organize a mini sports event to address and implement the discussed solutions to PHE challenges.
**Homework:**
- Bring a small rock to class.
- Write a short paragraph describing why Physical and Health Education is important.