### Lesson Plan for Basic Science and Technology
**Grade Level**: Primary 3
**Subject**: Basic Science and Technology
**Topic**: **TECHNOLOGY**
**Duration**: 60 minutes
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#### **Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define technology.
2. Identify various types of technology used in everyday life.
3. Understand how different technologies help in making tasks easier.
4. Demonstrate simple examples of technology in action.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Pictures of various types of technology (e.g., smartphones, computers, vehicles, kitchen appliances).
- Flashcards with names of different technological items.
- A computer or tablet with internet access or some simple gadgets.
- Chart paper and markers.
- A projector (optional).
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#### **Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Attendance**: Start with a warm greeting and take attendance.
2. **Ice Breaker**: Ask the students to share one piece of technology they used at home that morning.
3. **Objective Setting**: Brief the students on what they will learn during the lesson.
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#### **Lesson Development (30 minutes):**
**Phase 1: Defining Technology (10 minutes)**
1. **Discussion**: Ask students what they think "technology" means.
2. **Definition**: Explain that technology is the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. It includes any tools, machines, or devices that help us with tasks.
3. **Examples**: Show pictures of various technological gadgets and explain their uses (e.g., smartphone for communication, car for transportation, washing machine for cleaning clothes).
**Phase 2: Identifying Types of Technology (10 minutes)**
1. **Flashcard Activity**: Display flashcards with names and images of different technological items.
2. **Group Activity**: Divide students into small groups and distribute various technological item flashcards. Ask each group to discuss and describe how their items are used in everyday life.
3. **Sharing**: Let each group present their items and descriptions to the class.
**Phase 3: Technology in Action (10 minutes)**
1. **Demonstration**: Use a simple gadget, like a flashlight or a handheld fan, to show how technology makes tasks easier.
2. **Interactive Discussion**: Ask questions like "How does this gadget work?" and encourage students to think about the science behind it.
3. **Real-life Applications**: Discuss how technology helps us in other areas like education (projectors, computers), healthcare (thermometers, stethoscopes), and entertainment (television, video games).
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#### **Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Recap**: Summarize the key points: definition of technology, types of technology, and examples of technology in action.
2. **Question and Answer**: Allow students to ask questions about the lesson.
3. **Activity**: Give students chart paper and markers to draw their favorite piece of technology and write a few sentences about how it helps them in their life.
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#### **Assessment:**
1. **Observation**: Monitor group discussions and presentations to assess understanding.
2. **Questioning**: Ask individual students questions throughout the lesson to check for comprehension.
3. **Draw and Describe Activity**: Review the students’ drawings and descriptions to ensure they understand the topic.
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#### **Homework:**
Ask students to bring a picture or a small, safely-transportable piece of technology from home to share with the class in the next lesson. They should be prepared to explain what it is and how it is used.
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#### **Reflective Notes:**
- Reflect on which parts of the lesson were most engaging for the students.
- Note any difficulties students had in grasping the concepts and plan follow-up activities if necessary.
- Consider any changes that can be made to improve the lesson for future classes.