Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

Weather + Tennis + Launching of Paint

Term: 1st Term

Week: 7

Class: Primary 4

Age: 9 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Topic:-       Weather

  • Tennis
  • Launching of Paint

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

  1. Name the standard weather instruments and what they are used for
  2. Identify simple weather symbols
  3. List and demonstrate the basic skills in tennis
  4. Explain and describe the safety rules in tennis
  5. Launch Microsoft Paint

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: a chart showing weather conditions, computer system, projector, sound system, tennis court, racket, balls, whistle, net, jersey, footwear etc

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1: Weather instruments

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson on weather

 

Pupils pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

The teacher explains name the standard weather instruments and their uses

1. Thermometer for measuring air and sea surface temperature.

2.  Barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure.

3.  Hygrometer for measuring humidity.

4.  Anemometer for measuring wind speed.

5.  Rain gauge for measuring liquid precipitation over a set period of time.

6.  Wind sock for measuring general wind speed and wind direction

7.  Wind vane, also called a weather vane or a weathercock: it shows which way the wind is blowing.

 

Pupils pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She then explains the meaning of weather symbols and lists them

 

The weather symbols are symbols with which meteorologists show various atmospheric and natural conditions on special weather maps.

 

A meteorologist is a specialist who studies processes in the earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions

 

Using the provided chart, she shows the pupils the weather symbols and tell them the meaning of each

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

Standard weather instruments and their uses

  1. Thermometer for measuring air and sea surface temperature.
  2. Barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure.
  3. Hygrometer for measuring humidity.
  4. Anemometer for measuring wind speed.
  5. Rain gauge for measuring liquid precipitation over a set period of time.
  6. Wind sock for measuring general wind speed and wind direction
  7. Wind vane, also called a weather vane or a weathercock: it shows which way the wind is blowing.

 

Meaning of weather symbols

The weather symbols are symbols with which meteorologists show various atmospheric and natural conditions on special weather maps.

A meteorologist is a specialist who studies processes in the earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions

 

Weather symbols and their meanings

 

EVALUATION:    1. Name four standard weather instruments and their uses

  1. Explain the meaning of weather symbols
  2. Who is a meteorologist?
  3. Give eight examples of weather symbols and list their meaning

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

 

PERIOD 2 and 3: Tennis. Microsoft Paint

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revisits the previous lesson on football

 

Pupils pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

The teacher and explains that

 

Tennis is a fast-paced sport between two-four players. It can either be played indoors or outdoors. The objective of the game is to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent’s half of the court in such a way as to defeat the opponent’s attempt to reach and return it

 

She then demonstrates the basic skills in tennis

1. Service

2. Forehand drive

3. Back hand drive

 

She explains and demonstrates the safety rules in tennis

1. know the rules of the game and observe them

2. ensure that the tennis court isn’t wet or slippery

3. Wear the appropriate attire i.e jersey, stockings/hose/socks, tennis boots, etc

4. Inform someone if you feel sick or are wounded

5. have a little warm up exercise before commencing

6. obey the officials of the game

Pupils pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

The teacher demonstrates and launches Microsoft Paint

 

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

TENNIS

Tennis is a fast-paced sport between two-four players. It can either be played indoors or outdoors. The objective of the game is to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent’s half of the court in such a way as to defeat the opponent’s attempt to reach and return it

 

Basic skills in tennis

  1. Service
  2. Forehand drive
  3. Back hand drive

 

Safety rules in tennis

  1. know the rules of the game and observe them
  2. ensure that the tennis court isn’t wet or slippery
  3. Wear the appropriate attire i.e jersey, stockings/hose/socks, tennis boots, etc
  4. Inform someone if you feel sick or are wounded
  5. have a little warm up exercise before commencing
  6. obey the officials of the game

 

EVALUATION:    1. What is Tennis?

  1. Describe the skills and techniques needed in Tennis
  2. Enumerate five safety rules in Tennis

CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils as individuals launch Microsoft Paint

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively



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