### Lesson Plan: Uses of Can/Bottle Opener
#### Grade: Primary 1
#### Subject: Basic Tech
#### Duration: 40 minutes
#### Topic: Uses of Can/Bottle Opener
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**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand what a can/bottle opener is.
2. Recognize different types of can/bottle openers.
3. Explain the primary uses of a can/bottle opener.
4. Demonstrate the proper way to use a can/bottle opener safely.
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**Materials Needed:**
1. Various types of can/bottle openers
2. Empty cans and bottles
3. Visual aids (pictures or videos showing the use of can/bottle openers)
4. Chart paper and markers
5. Hand sanitizer
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**Lesson Steps:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes):**
- **Greeting and Warm-Up:** Greet the students and conduct a brief warm-up, discussing what they had for breakfast or lunch to connect with the use of cans/bottles.
- **Lesson Introduction:** Introduce the topic by showing an actual can/bottle opener and asking if any students have seen it at home or used one. Explain that today’s lesson will teach us how to use these tools safely.
**2. Explanation and Demonstration (15 minutes):**
- **Explain Types:** Show different types of can/bottle openers (manual can opener, electric can opener, bottle opener keychain, etc.). Discuss their similarities and differences.
- **Primary Use:** Explain the primary use – to open cans and bottles safely so we can access the food or drink inside.
- **Safety Points:** Highlight safety points. Explain that can/bottle openers have sharp parts, and we should be careful when using them.
- **Demonstration:** Demonstrate how to open a can and a bottle properly. Show the class step-by-step, using an empty can and bottle. Emphasize keeping fingers away from sharp edges.
**3. Hands-on Activity (10 minutes):**
- **Supervised Practice:** Provide each student with a non-sharp can opener and an empty can. Let them practice the action of opening the can. Next, let them try using a bottle opener with a non-glass bottle.
- **Safety Monitoring:** Walk around the classroom to observe and supervise, making sure they are following safety instructions.
**4. Wrap-Up and Review (5 minutes):**
- **Review Key Points:** Review the key points of the lesson, asking the students:
- What is a can/bottle opener used for?
- How do we use it safely?
- **Q&A Session:** Allow students to ask questions if they have any.
- **Positive Reinforcement:** Praise students for their participation and efforts.
**5. Conclusion and Cleanup (up to 5 minutes):**
- **Hand Sanitizing:** Ensure that all students sanitize their hands.
- **Cleanup:** Guide students to help clean up the materials used during the lesson.
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**Assessment:**
Observe students during the hands-on activity and ask questions to gauge their understanding of the can/bottle opener's uses and the safety measures.
**Follow-up Assignment:**
Assign students to draw a picture of a can/bottle opener and label its parts at home with help from an adult. Bring the drawing to the next class to be displayed on a class board.
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This lesson plan aims to create an engaging, safe, and educational experience for Primary 1 students learning about the uses and proper handling of can/bottle openers.