Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology for Primary 4
Topic: Growing of Plants + Track Events + Typing and Saving on Microsoft PowerPoint
Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Understand the basic requirements for growing plants.
- Describe various track events.
- Type and save a simple presentation on Microsoft PowerPoint.
Lesson Duration:
- Total Time: 3 Hours
- Growing of Plants: 1 Hour
- Track Events: 1 Hour
- Microsoft PowerPoint: 1 Hour
Materials:
- Computers with Microsoft PowerPoint installed
- Seeds (beans, peas, or any sprouting seeds)
- Small pots or containers for planting
- Soil
- Water
- Track markers (cones, lines)
- Stopwatch
- Projector and screen
- Whiteboard and markers
Introduction (15 minutes):
- Welcome students and briefly introduce the day’s topics.
- Display the objectives on a whiteboard or projector.
- Engage students with a quick discussion about what they know about plants, track events, and using computers.
Lesson Activities:
1. Growing of Plants (1 Hour):
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Brief discussion on why plants are important.
- Show visuals of different stages of plant growth (seed to plant).
Activity (30 minutes):
- Hands-on planting activity: Each student plants a seed in a small pot.
- Steps: Fill pots with soil, plant the seed, water it, and place it in a sunny area.
- Discuss the basic requirements for growth: sunlight, water, and nutrients from soil.
Discussion (20 minutes):
- Talk about the stages of plant growth.
- Ask students to predict what will happen to their seeds over time and explain the science behind it.
2. Track Events (1 Hour):
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Discuss different types of track events (sprints, relays, long-distance races).
- Show pictures or videos of each type.
Activity (40 minutes):
- Take students to the playground/track area.
- Organize simple track events tailored to Primary 4 level:
- 50-meter sprint
- Relay race
- Long jump (adjust distances accordingly)
- Ensure all students participate and have fun.
Discussion (10 minutes):
- Gather feedback from students about the track events.
- Discuss why physical activities and sports are important for health.
3. Typing and Saving on Microsoft PowerPoint (1 Hour):
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Introduce Microsoft PowerPoint and its uses in creating presentations.
- Show an example presentation to the students.
Activity (40 minutes):
- Demonstrate on a projector how to:
- Open Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Create a new slide.
- Type text and insert images.
- Save the presentation.
- Give each student access to a computer.
- Task: Create a simple presentation with:
- Title Slide: “Growing of Plants”
- Slide 1: Description of their planting activity.
- Slide 2: Description of the track events.
- Walk around and assist students as needed.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
- Ask students to save their presentations on the desktop or a specified folder.
- Review key points from the day’s activities.
- Encourage students to continue observing their plants and practice track events and PowerPoint skills at home.
Assessment:
- Observation of student participation during activities.
- Review of the final saved PowerPoint presentations.
- Verbal feedback during discussions.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Recap the day’s key learning points.
- Remind students to care for their plants.
- Acknowledge their efforts and participation in track events and computer activity.
- Announce the schedule for the next lesson.
Homework:
- Observe and note changes in their planted seeds.
- Prepare a short description of any other track event they like.
- Practice typing a short story or a letter on Microsoft PowerPoint and save it.
Extended Activities (Optional):
- Visit a local garden or park to observe different plants.
- Invite a local athlete to discuss the importance of track events and sports.
- Arrange a small presentation competition to encourage PowerPoint skills.
Feel free to adjust the times and activities based on your class size, available resources, and specific needs of your students.