Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

WEEK: WEEK 4

SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE

CLASS: PRIMARY 4

TERM: 1^ST TERM

TOPIC: CHANGES IN NON–LIVING THINGS

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:

1. Mention the changes in non-living things.

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Candle
• Mould
• Wood
• Rusting iron
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Explanatory posters/pictures
• Explanatory videos

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
• Universal Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Basic Science and Technology.
• Online Materials.
• Basic Science and Technology for Primary Schools.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: the students are familiar with changes in animals.

             LESSON CONTENT

CHANGES IN NON – LIVING THINGS

As living things experience changes also changes occurs in non-living things. Changes in non-living things can be permanent or temporary changes.

Examples of changes in non-living things

1. Using clay to form a sculpture (Moulding).
2. Iron/metal start getting rust due to lack of maintenance.
3. Melting of candle wax.
4. Burning of wood to ashes.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE

• The Teacher revises the previous lesson (CHANGES IN ANIMALS).
• The Teacher introduces the lesson through question and answer (CHANGES IN NON LIVING THINGS).
• The Teacher explains the lessons.
• The Teacher write the note on the board.

LEARNERS ACTIVITIES

Learners participate in the class discussion

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher ask the learners to:

1. Mention three changes they observe in non-living things.

CONCLUSION: the teacher summarize the lesson.