Mathematics - Primary 1 - Weight

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Term: 3rd Term

Week: 5

Class: Primary 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes (4 periods)
Date:
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Weight

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

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

  • Understand the concept of weight.
  • Learn to compare the weight of objects using non-standard units (e.g., stones, small bags).

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Explanation, demonstration, and hands-on activities.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Various objects of different weights (e.g., stones, books, bags).

PERIOD 1 and 2:

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1: INTRODUCTION

- Introduce the topic by discussing the concept of weight. - Show examples of heavy and light objects.

- Listen and observe the teacher's examples of heavy and light objects.

STEP 2: EXPLANATION

- Explain that weight refers to how heavy or light something is. - Demonstrate comparing the weight of two objects.

- Observe the teacher’s demonstration and compare the weight of objects.

STEP 3: INTERACTIVE SESSION

- Ask pupils to lift objects and guess which is heavier or lighter. - Guide them in comparing different objects.

- Pupils actively participate by guessing and comparing the weight of objects.

STEP 4: NOTE TAKING

- Write the words "heavy" and "light" on the board and ask pupils to copy them.

- Copy the terms "heavy" and "light" into their notebooks.

 

EVALUATION:

  1. Which is heavier: the book or the pencil?
  2. Which object is lighter: the stone or the bag?

CLASSWORK:

  • Pupils compare the weight of objects and write down their findings.

CONCLUSION:

  • Teacher praises pupils and encourages them to practice comparing weights at home.

PERIOD 3 and 4:

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1: INTRODUCTION

- Recap the concept of weight.

- Respond to the recap by giving examples of light and heavy objects.

STEP 2: EXPLANATION

- Introduce the standard unit of weight (gram, kilogram) in simple terms. - Explain that we can compare weights using different units.

- Listen attentively and observe as weight units are introduced.

STEP 3: DEMONSTRATION

- Demonstrate how to weigh objects using a simple balance scale.

- Observe and learn how to use a balance scale.

STEP 4: NOTE TAKING

- Write the terms "heavy," "light," and the unit of measurement on the board.

- Copy the terms "heavy," "light," and "grams" into their notebooks.

 

EVALUATION:

  1. How heavy is this book in comparison to the pencil?
  2. Which object is heavier: the stone or the bag?

CLASSWORK:

  • Pupils compare various objects in terms of their weight using simple tools.

CONCLUSION:

Teacher praises pupils and encourages them to practice at home.