### Lesson Plan: Sources of Energy
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** Sources of Energy
#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify various sources of energy.
2. Understand how energy is used in daily life.
3. Categorize energy sources into renewable and non-renewable.
4. Appreciate the importance of conserving energy.
#### Materials Needed:
- Picture cards showing different sources of energy (sun, wind, water, food, etc.)
- Chart paper and markers
- Energy source worksheets
- Crayons/Colored pencils
- Storybook about energy (optional)
#### Lesson Structure:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**:
- Greet the students and introduce the topic: "Today, we are going to learn about sources of energy!"
- Briefly discuss what energy is and how we use it every day (e.g., to move, to heat, to light, etc.).
2. **Brainstorming Session (5 minutes)**:
- Ask students: "Can anyone tell me where we get our energy from?"
- Write down students' answers on the board to encourage participation.
3. **Explanation and Exploration (10 minutes)**:
- Introduce different sources of energy using picture cards:
- **Natural Sources:** Sun, wind, water.
- **Other Sources:** Food, gasoline, electricity.
- Explain renewable vs. non-renewable energy:
- **Renewable:** Can be used repeatedly (e.g., sun, wind).
- **Non-renewable:** Limited amounts and can run out (e.g., gasoline, coal).
4. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes)**:
- Distribute energy source worksheets.
- Ask students to color and match the sources of energy with their uses.
- Walk around to assist and encourage questions.
5. **Group Activity (5 minutes)**:
- Divide students into small groups.
- Give each group chart paper and markers.
- Ask groups to draw a big picture showing different sources of energy and their uses.
6. **Story Time (Optional) (5 minutes)**:
- If time permits, read a short storybook about energy sources or a brief anecdote highlighting the importance of energy conservation.
7. **Recap and Review (5 minutes)**:
- Summarize the lesson points:
- What is energy?
- Different sources of energy.
- Renewable vs. Non-renewable energy.
- Ask students to mention one source of energy they found interesting and why.
8. **Closing (5 minutes)**:
- Emphasize the importance of conserving energy.
- Encourage students to share what they've learned with their family and friends.
#### Assessment:
- Observe student participation during brainstorming and group activity.
- Evaluate completed worksheets for understanding.
- Ask a few students to present their group’s chart to the class and explain.
#### Extension Activities:
- Assign a simple homework task: "With the help of your parents, identify and list three sources of energy you use at home."
- Plan a follow-up lesson on specific renewable energy sources and how they work.
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This lesson plan is designed to be engaging and educational, accommodating the developmental stage of Primary 2 students while introducing important concepts about the sources and uses of energy.