Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 1

Class: Primary 4

Age: 9 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Topic:-       Soil

• Track events
• Typing and saving on Microsoft PowerPoint

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

1. Identify the components of soil
2. Discuss the uses of soil to plants
3. Identify animals living in the soil
4. Discuss the uses of soil to animals
5. List types of Middle distance races
6. Mention skills in middle distance races
7. Type and save on Microsoft PowerPoint

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: school garden soil, charts showing various living organisms in the soil, charts showing the uses of soil to humans and animals, track, sports wears, canvas

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1: Soil

NOTE

Soil

Soil is the uppermost layer of the earth crust where plants can grow

Component of the soil include;

1. water
2. microorganisms
3. minerals
4. gas

The three types of soil namely

1. sandy soil
2. clay soil

3. loamy soil

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

Living organisms in the soil

1. earthworms
2. centipede
3. millipede
4. ants
5. mites
6. spring tails

Uses of soil to humans and animals

1. It is used by humans for farming, building, pottery making etc
2. it provides shelter to some organisms e.g earthworm
3. Soil absorbs the decomposed dead organisms
4. It is used by humans to make some kitchen utensils e.g glassware
5. Soil helps to regulate the earth temperature by holding the trees in it providing covering for animals
6. Soil provides food for animals as the crops grown on it is eaten by them

EVALUATION:    1. What is soil?

2. Name two components of the soil
3. List the three types of soil
4. Discus three importance of soil to plants
5. Give three examples of animals that live in the soil
6. Mention three nutrients that animals can get from the soil
7. Discuss three importance of soil to animals

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

PERIOD 2 and 3: track events. Microsoft PowerPoint

NOTE

Middle distance race

Middle-distance running, in athletics (track and field), are races that range in distance from 800 metres (roughly one-half mile) to 3,000 metres (almost 2 miles).

Examples include 800 metres, the 1,500 metres (the metric mile), and the 3,000 metres (a steeplechase event for men, but a regular run for women).

Skills in middle-distance races include

1. Stand/starting
2. The stride/take-off
3. arm action/the running
4. the finish
5. Recovery

How to type and save on Microsoft Powerpoint

1. Insert a text box and type inside that box.
2. You can then format that text by selecting the text or the entire box.
3. You can also add text to placeholders and shapes.

How to save

1. Click FILE > Save, pick or browse to a folder, type a name for your presentation in the File name box, and click Save.
2. Save your work as you go. Hit Ctrl+S often.

EVALUATION:    1. Describe middle distance races

2. Enumerate the types of middle distance races
3. What are the skills in middle distance races?
4. How can we type and save in Microsoft PowerPoint?

CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils as individuals, type and save a composition about themselves in Microsoft Powerpoint

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively