Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - Basic Science and Technology - Uses Of Energy

### Lesson Plan: Uses of Energy **Grade Level:** Primary 2 **Subject:** Basic Science and Technology **Topic:** Uses of Energy **Duration:** 60 minutes --- #### Objectives By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Understand what energy is. 2. Identify different sources of energy. 3. Describe various ways energy is used in daily life. 4. Recognize the importance of conserving energy. #### Materials Needed: - Flashcards with pictures of different sources of energy (sun, wind, water, food, fuel, batteries). - Items that use energy (toy car, lamp, fan, etc.). - Chart paper and markers. - Worksheets for students. - Videos or animations showing the uses of energy (optional). #### Lesson Structure: ##### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Warm-up:** - Begin with a cheerful greeting. - Briefly discuss how we all used energy to get to school today (walking, riding a bike, car, etc.). 2. **Engage:** - Show a short video or animation clip about energy. - Ask students what they think energy is and where it comes from. ##### Direct Instruction (15 minutes) 1. **Define Energy:** - Explain that energy is the ability to do work or cause change. - Discuss different sources of energy (sun, wind, water, food, fuel, batteries). 2. **Demonstrate Uses of Energy:** - Show pictures and items that use energy (e.g., the lamp uses electrical energy, a toy car uses battery energy). - Describe how we use energy for different tasks: cooking (heat energy), playing with toys (battery energy), lighting up homes (electrical energy). ##### Guided Practice (15 minutes) 1. **Interactive Activity:** - Divide students into small groups. - Give each group a set of flashcards with pictures of energy sources and items that use energy. - Ask groups to match the energy source with the item that uses it. 2. **Discuss Findings:** - Bring the class back together and discuss the matches each group made. - Correct any misunderstandings and reinforce the correct uses of energy. ##### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Worksheet:** - Hand out worksheets where students will draw a line from the energy source to the item that uses it. - Provide space for students to draw their favorite item that uses energy and label it. ##### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Recap Key Points:** - Review what energy is, its sources, and how we use it in daily life. 2. **Interactive Q&A:** - Encourage students to ask questions or share something new they learned about energy. ##### Extension Activity (Optional) - **Energy Conservation:** - Briefly introduce the concept of conserving energy. - Discuss simple ways they can save energy at home (turning off lights, unplugging devices). --- **Assessment:** - Observe students during group activity to see their understanding. - Review the completed worksheets to assess comprehension of the topic. - Encourage oral participation and note contributions and accuracy. **Classroom Management Tips:** - Use visuals and hands-on activities to keep students engaged. - Ensure clear instructions are given for each activity. - Move around the classroom to offer assistance and keep students on task. **Follow-Up:** - Next lesson could focus on energy conservation and practical ways to save energy in daily life.


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