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Uses of building materials

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TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK THREE

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BASIC TECHNOLOGY

Topic: USES OF BUILDING MATERIALS

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

  1. Identify types of building materials
  2. Discuss the uses of those building materials.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers,

demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:  Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures of building materials.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher identify various materials used for building to the students

Students pay

attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses the uses of the building materials Identified.

Students pay

attention and

participate

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

USES OF BUILDING MATERIALS

There is a wide variety of building materials, each with its own characteristics and uses. Here are some common types:

  1. Wood: Used for structural framing, flooring, and finishing in residential and commercial construction.
  2. Concrete: Versatile material for foundations, walls, and floors due to its strength and durability.
  3. Steel: Strong and durable material often used in structural framing for commercial and industrial buildings.
  4. Brick: Traditional building material for walls, providing durability and a classic aesthetic.
  5. Glass: Used for windows, doors, and facades, allowing natural light and enhancing aesthetics.
  6. Stone: Natural material used for both structural and decorative purposes in buildings.
  7. Cement: A key component in concrete, used for binding materials in construction.
  8. Plastic: Commonly used in pipes, insulation, and various construction components.
  9. Aluminum: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, used for windows, doors, and cladding.
  10. Composite Materials: Combining different materials for enhanced properties, such as fiberglass-reinforced plastic.
  11. Asphalt: Used for roofing, road construction, and waterproofing.

EVALUATION: 1. identify 10 building materials.

  1. State the uses of those building materials mentioned in 1 above.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively