### Lesson Plan: Simple Machines in the Farm (Primary 1)
#### Subject: Basic Tech
#### Duration: 45 Minutes
#### Grade: Primary 1
#### Topic: Simple Machines in the Farm
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#### Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify and name basic simple machines found on a farm.
2. Understand the purpose and function of each simple machine in a farm setting.
3. Recognize how simple machines help make farm work easier.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Picture cards or illustrations of simple machines (lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, screw, and wedge)
- A book or a digital presentation about farming tools
- Toy models of simple machines (optional)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Paper and crayons/colored pencils for drawing activities
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### Introduction (10 Minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students and engage them in a short discussion about their experiences or what they know about farms.
- Ask questions like, “Has anyone visited a farm before? What did you see there?”
2. **Objective Introduction:**
- Briefly introduce the lesson objective: “Today, we are going to learn about simple machines that help farmers do their work more easily.”
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### Instruction (15 Minutes):
1. **Explanation of Simple Machines:**
- Introduce the six types of simple machines: lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, screw, and wedge.
- Use picture cards or illustrations to show each type of simple machine.
- Give simple examples of each machine found on a farm. For example:
- Lever: A seesaw in the playground or a shovel.
- Wheel and Axle: A wheelbarrow.
- Pulley: A well bucket.
- Inclined Plane: A ramp used for loading hay.
- Screw: A hand drill for fixing fences.
- Wedge: An axe used for chopping wood.
2. **Function and Purpose:**
- Explain how each simple machine helps farmers with their tasks. Use simple language.
- Example: “A wheelbarrow helps a farmer carry heavy things from one place to another easily.”
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### Activity (15 Minutes):
1. **Interactive Discussion:**
- Show pictures or videos of farm activities and ask students to identify the simple machines in use.
2. **Hands-On Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of picture cards.
- Ask them to match the simple machines with their corresponding farm activities.
3. **Drawing Activity:**
- Provide paper and crayons/colored pencils.
- Ask students to draw their favorite simple machine and explain how it helps on the farm.
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### Conclusion (5 Minutes):
1. **Review:**
- Recap the types of simple machines and their uses.
- Ask some students to share their drawings and explanations.
2. **Q&A:**
- Allow students to ask any questions they might have about the lesson.
3. **Closure:**
- Praise the students for their participation and creativity.
- Provide a brief preview of the next lesson to build anticipation.
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### Assessment:
- Observe students' participation during the interactive discussion and hands-on activity.
- Review their drawing activity to see if they have understood the concept of simple machines and their functions.
### Follow-Up/Homework:
- Ask students to look for simple machines at home or in their neighborhood and bring a drawing or a picture of what they find to the next class.
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### Additional Notes:
- Be patient and use encouraging words to engage young students.
- Ensure that all students are participating and understanding the topic.
- Adjust the difficulty level of questions and explanations based on the students' responses.