Form of technology I + Software application + Athletics- sprint races
Class: Primary 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 6
Class: Primary 3
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods
Date:
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Topic: Form of technology I
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, experimentation
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: hoes, cutlasses, starting block, whistle, hurdle stand, spike shoe, track, stones, charts of animals as labour on the farm etc
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1: Forms of technology
PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher revisits the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining what technology is- Technology is the use of science in solving problems and creating problem solving tools and instruments.
Underdeveloped technology is the use of crude tools and methods to do things | Pupils pay attention |
STEP 2 EXPLANATION | The teacher further explains the various examples of underdeveloped technology 1. farming with hoes and cutlasses 2. using town crier for communication 3. use of animals like camels, donkeys, etc for transportation 4. Stone grinders and mortar an pestles for crushing pepper, onions, tomatoes etc
| Pupils pay attention and participates |
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | Using live examples, the teacher describes the characteristics of underdeveloped technology 1. It wastes time 2. it is cheaper 3. it consumes more energy 4. it is low quality technology | 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
Technology is the use of science in solving problems and creating problem solving tools and instruments.
Underdeveloped technology is the use of crude tools and methods to do things
Examples of underdeveloped technology
Characteristics of underdeveloped technology
EVALUATION: 1. Define these terms
CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils in small groups, discuss the characteristics of underdeveloped technology
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
PERIOD 2 and 3: Sprint races. System application
PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher revisits the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining what Sprint races are-
Sprint races are short running races | Pupils pay attention |
STEP 2 EXPLANATION | The teacher using the chart, gives examples of sprint races- 100m, 200m, 400m. She also explains the skills and techniques involved in sprint races 1. Take off. The stride is very fast in sprints. 2. The Running. This is the actual running of the race. 3. The Arm action. The hands are open and swing across the chest. 4. The Finish.
| Pupils pay attention and participates |
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | She explains and demonstrates the systems application System applications are used to perform particular tasks. It can also be called the application software.
She further demonstrates the uses of system applications 1. creating, editing and formatting documents 2. editing audio, videos, pictures 3. learning how to type 4. play audios and watch videos 5. surf the internet 6. for learning and teaching
Some examples of system applications include ZOOM, Mavis beacon, Corel draw, Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Paint) 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
Sprint races are short running races
Examples of sprint races- 100m, 200m, 400m.
Skills and techniques involved in sprint races
System Applications
System applications are used to perform particular tasks. It can also be called the application software.
Uses of system applications
Some examples of system applications include ZOOM, Mavis beacon, Corel draw, Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Paint) etc
EVALUATION: 1. Define these terms
CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils in small pairs, demonstrate he basic skills and techniques in sprint races
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
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