Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 3
Importance of soil to plants + Basketball
Importance of soil to plants + Basketball
Class: Primary 3
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 7
Class: Primary 3
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods
Date:
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Topic: Importance of soil to plants
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: school garden soil, water, cans, grains e.g. maize, beans etc., charts showing the uses of soil to plants, basketball court, balls, canvas, kneel cap, back board, sock/hose, basket net
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1 and 2: Importance of soil to plants
PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher revisits the previous lesson on packaged water and introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of soil- Soil is the uppermost layer of the earth crust where plants can grow
She then makes the whole class to observe a sample of soil and state the components they can see. Component which include; 1. water 2. microorganisms 3. minerals 4. gas | Pupils pay attention |
STEP 2 EXPLANATION | The teacher then explains that there are three types of soil namely; 1. sandy soil 2, clay soil 3. loamy soil
| Pupils pay attention and participates |
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | The teacher further explains and demonstrates the uses of soil to plants 1. as a medium for plants to grow 2. as a source of nutrient and air 3. it protects the plant from erosion 4. it stores water for plant use 5. it houses microorganisms necessary for the growth of plants
| 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
Soil is the uppermost layer of the earth crust where plants can grow
Components of soil include;
There are three types of soil namely;
Uses of soil to plants
EVALUATION: 1. What is soil?
CLASS ACTIVITY: Each pupil demonstrates planting seeds in the soil
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
PERIOD 3: Safety rules in basketball
PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher revisits the previous lesson and introduces the new topic and making the pupils to formulate the meaning of basketball by watching video clips on basketball
| Pupils pay attention |
STEP 2 EXPLANATION | The teacher then explains that Basketball is a game played by two teams of five players each shooting a ball through a raised goal in order to score
| Pupils pay attention and participates |
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | She explains and demonstrates the safety rules in basketball 1. know the rules of the game and observe them 2. ensure that the basketball court isn’t wet or slippery 3. Wear the appropriate attire i.e jersey, kneel cap, stockings/hose/socks, canvas, etc 4. Inform someone if you feel sick or are wounded 5. have a little warm up exercise before commencing any basketball game 6. obey the officials of the game | 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
Safety rules in basketball
EVALUATION: 1. Describe four safety rules to be observed in basketball
CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils in small groups, demonstrate the safety rules in basketball
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
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