Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

Shape construction with paper + Safety at home and at school

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 9

Class: Primary 4

Age: 9 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Topic:-       Shape construction with paper

  • Safety at home and at school

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

  1. Explain the meaning of shape construction
  2. Write out materials used for shape construction
  3. Construct shapes using paper
  4. Define safety
  5. Mention safety measures at home and school

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: scissors, paper, empty cartons, snips, pliers, hammer, cardboard, glue

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 and 2: Shape construction

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson on measurement

 

Pupils pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

The teacher explains the meaning of shape construction

Shape Construction is making different shapes of objects

Pupils pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She then enumerates the materials used in shape construction

1. paper

2. wood

3. plastic

4. glass

5. ceramics

6. metals

 

The teacher then demonstrates how to make different shapes using paper

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

Shape Construction is making different shapes of objects

 

Materials used in shape construction

  1. paper
  2. wood
  3. plastic
  4. glass
  5. ceramics
  6. metals

 

EVALUATION:    1. Explain the meaning of shape construction

  1. Outline materials used in shape construction

CLASS ACIVITY: pupils in small groups, construct different shapes using cardboard sheets

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

 

PERIOD 3: Safety at home and at school

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revisits the previous lesson on Nutrition and introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of safety

Safety means the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

Pupils pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

The teacher mentions some security precautions at home

1. keep the doors closed

2. ensure children memorize the contact information of their parents

3. do not trust or accept gifts from strangers

4. do not open the door to strangers

5. do not allow anybody to touch your body inappropriately. Report such persons to your parents immediately

6. stay away from chemicals and other harmful substances in the home

7. avoid playing with sharp objects

8. Switch off all electrical appliances if they are not in use

9. Don’t misuse any electrical or electronic appliances

10. avoid going near or touching any naked wire

Pupils pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

The teacher mentions security precautions in the school

1. Walk, do not run in the hall or stairways. ...

2.  Don't push people while walking. ...

3.  Keep to the right in corridors and on stairways. ...

4.  Use each step going up and down stairs. ...

5.  Be ready to grab the handrail if you slip.

6. Don’t use equipments without permission

7. wear safety equipments always

8. dispose dirts and litters in the dustbin

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 means the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

 

Security precautions at home

  1. keep the doors closed
  2. ensure children memorize the contact information of their parents
  3. do not trust or accept gifts from strangers
  4. do not open the door to strangers
  5. do not allow anybody to touch your body inappropriately. Report such persons to your parents immediately
  6. stay away from chemicals and other harmful substances in the home
  7. avoid playing with sharp objects
  8. Switch off all electrical appliances if they are not in use
  9. Don’t misuse any electrical or electronic appliances
  10. avoid going near or touching any naked wire

 

Security precautions in the school

  1. Walk, do not run in the hall or stairways. ...
  2. Don't push people while walking. ...
  3. Keep to the right in corridors and on stairways. ...
  4. Use each step going up and down stairs. ...
  5. Be ready to grab the handrail if you slip.
  6. Don’t use equipments without permission
  7. wear safety equipments always
  8. dispose dirts and litters in the dustbin

 

EVALUATION:    1. Explain the meaning of safety

  1. Discuss four security precautions to be taken at home
  2. Discuss four security precautions to be taken at school

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively



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