Lesson Plan for Primary 1 - Basic Science and Technology - Soil As Part Of Our Surrounding

### Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology #### Grade: Primary 1 #### Topic: Soil as Part of Our Surrounding --- **Objective:** - Students will be able to identify soil and describe its basic properties. - Students will understand the importance of soil in our environment. --- **Materials:** - Samples of different types of soil (clay, sand, loam) - Magnifying glass - Small containers or plastic bags - Chart paper and markers - Picture cards showing soil usage (gardening, building, etc.) - Plastic spoons - Water in a spray bottle - Art supplies (crayons, paper, glue) --- **Lesson Duration:** - 45 minutes --- **Lesson Activities:** ### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** - Greet the students and encourage them to sit in a circle. - Start with a simple question to engage them: "Can anyone tell me what they know about soil?" 2. **Discussion Starter:** - Show students a clear container with different soil layers. - Ask students to describe what they see and feel. - Introduce today's topic: "Today we are going to learn about soil and why it is important." ### Main Activities (25 minutes) 1. **Soil Examination Activity (15 minutes):** - Divide students into small groups and give each group a sample of different types of soil. - Provide each group with a magnifying glass and ask them to examine their soil closely. - Encourage students to talk about what they see, feel, and any differences they notice. Write their observations on chart paper. - Discuss the basic properties of soil: texture (grainy, smooth), color, and moisture. 2. **Hands-on Soil Exploration (10 minutes):** - Allow students to sprinkle water on their soil samples to observe how different soils absorb water. - Discuss how plants need soil to grow and how soil holds water for plants. - Show picture cards of various uses of soil: gardening, supporting buildings, habitat for animals, etc. ### Closure (10 minutes) 1. **Summarizing the Lesson:** - Recap the key points covered during the lesson: Identify soil, describe its properties, understand its importance. - Ask students: "Why do you think soil is important to us and to plants?" 2. **Creative Activity:** - Provide each student with drawing paper and crayons. - Ask them to draw one thing they learned about soil today (e.g., a plant growing in soil, a worm in the soil). - Allow students to share their drawings with the class and explain their artworks. ### Assessment: - Listen to students' observations and explanations during group activities. - Evaluate students' drawings and explanations for understanding of the lesson. --- **Homework:** - Ask students to collect a small soil sample from their home or neighborhood and bring it to the next class. They should also describe where they found the soil and what it looks like. --- **Notes for the Teacher:** - Ensure active participation by encouraging all students to share their thoughts. - Be ready to assist students in using magnifying glasses and handling soil samples. - Prepare to explain terms in simple language for young learners. --- By conducting this lesson, students will gain a fundamental understanding of what soil is, its properties, and its significance in our surroundings.