Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary 1

Types of building and building materials

TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK TWO

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BASIC TECHNOLOGY

Topic: TYPES OF BUILDING AND BUILDING MATERIALS.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Define building
  2. Identify types of Building
  3. Identify various types of Building Materials

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers,

demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:  Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures of various types of buildings.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the concept, building to the students.

Students pay

attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and discuss the various types of buildings

Students pay

attention and

participate

 

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

Teacher discusses the types of materials used for building.

Students pay

attention and

participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

TYPES OF BUILDING AND BUILDING MATERIALS.

Building

A building is a structure with a roof and walls that is constructed to be used for human activities. It provides shelter and typically has defined spaces for various purposes, such as living, working, or recreating.

Types of building

Buildings can be categorized into various types based on their purpose, design, and use. Some common types include:

  1. Residential Buildings: Designed for people to live in, such as houses, apartments, and condominiums.
  2. Commercial Buildings: Intended for business and commerce, including offices, retail stores, and malls.
  3. Industrial Buildings: Facilities used for manufacturing, storage, or other industrial purposes.
  4. Institutional Buildings: Structures like schools, hospitals, and government buildings that serve public or community needs.
  5. Recreational Buildings: Designed for leisure activities, such as sports stadiums, theaters, and gyms.
  6. Cultural Buildings: Museums, libraries, and art galleries that house and showcase cultural artifacts.
  7. Educational Buildings: Schools, colleges, and universities where education and research take place.
  8. Religious Buildings: Churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues for religious worship and activities.
  9. Infrastructure Buildings: Includes bridges, tunnels, and other structures that support transportation and connectivity.

Building materials

Building materials are substances or products used in the construction of buildings and structures. Common examples include wood, concrete, steel, brick, glass, and various composites.

Types of building materials.

  1. Wood.
  2. Concrete.
  3. Brick.
  4. Glass.
  5. Stones.
  6. Cement.
  7. Plastic.
  8. Composite Materials.

EVALUATION: What is a building?

  1. Identify and describe 5 types of building you know.
  2. Identify 5 types of materials for building that you know

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively