Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

WEEK 6 & 7

SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE

TERM: 3RD TERM

CLASS: PRIMARY 4

TOPIC: SHAPE CONSTRUCTIONS WITH PAPER

SUBTOPIC: MEANING OF SHAPE CONSTRUCTIONS

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: AT THE END OF THE LESSON, PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

1 .State the meaning of shape construction.

2. List the materials used for shape construction
3. identify and state tools used in shape construction.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of: Chisel, scissors, hammer, cardboard, mallet, pliers etc

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Scheme of work

All relevant materials

9-Years Basic Education Curriculum

Online information

BUILDING BACKGROUND/CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

Shapes can be flat and 2-dimensional, like a rectangle or a triangle. However, shape construction is the making of 3-dimensional shapes such as cylinder, cone, funnel, box, etc. using paper. Materials can be reshaped. There are different methods used in shape construction such as: folding and bending. The various materials used in shape construction will determine the type of method that will be used.

The concept of shape construction will enable pupils identify and organize visual information.

MATERIALS USED FOR SHAPE CONSTRUCTION

1. Paper
2. Metal
3. Wood

SHAPE CONSTRUCTION METHOD

There different method of shape construction and they include the following:

1. Bending
2. Folding

SHAPE CONSTRUCTION WITH WOOD

1. Cylinder
2. Cone
3. Box

SHAPE CONSTRUCTION WITH PAPER

1. Cylinder
2. Cone
3. Box
4. Funnel

SHAPE CONSTRUCTION WITH METAL

1. House

2. Car

3. Knife

STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES

1.The Teacher revises the previous week lesson.

2. The Teacher introduces the new topic.
3. The Teacher explains the note in details.
4. The Teacher gives room for pupils to ask questions.
5. The Teacher evaluates the pupils.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

1 .State the meaning of shape construction.

2. List the materials used for shape construction
3. Identify and state tools used in shape construction.

WRAP-UP (CONCLUSION)

Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding.

ASSIGNMENT

1. Define shape construction

2 .list three tools and materials used for shape constructions.