Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 3
Measurement of time + System unit + Physical fitness
Measurement of time + System unit + Physical fitness
Class: Primary 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 3
Class: Primary 3
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods
Date:
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Topic: Measurement of time
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: wall clock, stop clock, chart showing the different faces of clock with different readings, beams, yoga mat, bench dip, charts showing the internal parts of a System Unit.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1: Measurement of time
PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The pupils are asked to mention and demonstrate the ways in which they measure time in their localities
The class uses the data collated from the pupils to formulate the meaning of time- Time is the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues | Pupils pay attention |
STEP 2 EXPLANATION | The teacher explains that there are two types of measurement for time and gives examples of each 1. Olden methods e.g. sandglass, pendulum, quartz, pendulum, candle clock etc
2. Standard methods- sundials, water clocks, digital clocks, wristwatches etc
| Pupils pay attention and participates |
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | She further explains and demonstrates the metric unit of time 60 seconds = 1 minute 60 minutes = 1 hour 24 hours = 1 day 7 days = 1 week 4 weeks = 1 month 12 months = 1 year 52 weeks = 1 year 365 days = 1 year 366 days = 1 leap year(which happens every four years) | Pupils pay attention and participate |
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the note in their books |
NOTE
Time is the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
There are two methods for measuring time
Metric unit of time
60 seconds = 1 minute
60 minutes = 1 hour
24 hours = 1 day
7 days = 1 week
4 weeks = 1 month
12 months = 1 year
52 weeks = 1 year
365 days = 1 year
366 days = 1 leap year (which happens every four years)
EVALUATION: 1. Define “Time”
CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils are placed in small groups, and asked to discuss how specified tasks are done within a particular timeframe.
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
PERIOD 2 and 3: System unit. Physical fitness
PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher revisits the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining what System unit is-
System unit is the part of a computer that houses the primary devices that perform operations and produce results for complex calculations | Pupils pay attention |
STEP 2 EXPLANATION | The teacher using the chart, enumerates the different parts of the system and describes their functions 1. Motherboard. It connects all computer nodes into one device. It is a set of wires between the processor contacts and the contacts of memory modules and peripheral devices. 2. Processor- it is the brain of the computer and performs the bulk of the computer’s work. Data from other parts of the computer is sent to the processor for calculations. 3. RAM- It means Random Access Memory. It stores and makes it easy to quickly access data. All information on it is lost after the power is turned off. 4. Hard Drive- It is designed to store music, videos, photos, documents, and other files in the computer’s permanent memory. 5. Video Card- It converts the image in the computer’s memory into a video signal for the monitor. 6. Power Supply- It provides power to the Computer.
| Pupils pay attention and participates |
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | She further explains what physical fitness is- Physical fitness is the ability of the body to function both effectively and efficiently when performing physical activity without becoming exhausted too quickly.
She then demonstrates the components of physical fitness using various activities 1. Agility: It is defined as the ability to move with speed and ease. Activities that build agility are lateral running, jump box drills etc 2. Endurance: It is the ability to put up with strain, suffering, or hardship. Activities that build endurance are long hike, walking briskly, biking, jumping rope etc 3. Strength: It is how strong one is. Activities that build strength are weight lifting, cycling, push-ups, sit ups etc 4. Flexibility: It is the ability to move the joints freely. Activities that build flexibility are yoga, pilates, stretching etc
| Pupils pay attention and participate |
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the note in their books |
NOTE
System unit is the part of a computer that houses the primary devices that
perform operations and produce results for complex calculations
Different parts of the system and their functions
Physical fitness and its components
Physical fitness is the ability of the body to function both effectively and efficiently when performing physical activity without becoming exhausted too quickly.
Components of physical fitness
EVALUATION: 1. Define these terms
CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils in pairs, demonstrate these components of physical fitness
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
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