Environmental changes + Basketball game + Types of text based programming languages
Term: 1st Term
Week: 7
Class: Primary 5
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods
Date:
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Topic:- Environmental changes
- Basketball game
- Types of text based programming languages
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
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: video clips on the history of basketball(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7SIQhiJNfY), court of play, basket balls, nets, supports, jerseys, canvas, knee caps, chart showing stagnant water etc
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1: Pollution
PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher revises the previous lesson on waste disposal | Pupils pay attention |
STEP 2 EXPLANATION | The teacher discusses the meaning of pollution , types of air and water pollution and effects of water and air pollution Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment. These harmful materials are called pollutants. Types of water pollution
Types of air pollution
Effects of Air pollution 1. Air pollution can damage crops and trees in a variety of ways. 2. Ground-level ozone can lead to reductions in agricultural crop and commercial forest yields 3. it reduces the growth and survivability of tree seedlings 4. It increases plant susceptibility to disease, pests and other environmental stresses (such as harsh weather).
Effects of water polltuion 1. It can cause contamination of drinking water – thereby contributing to waterborne illnesses. 2. Water pollution also affects the ecosystem – it can cause a phenomenon called eutrophication. This can cause fish and other aquatic organisms to die. 3. It degrades water quality and renders it toxic to humans or the environment | Pupils pay attention and participates |
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | She further explains how to prevent and control air and water pollution AIR POLLUTION 1. Drive your car less. ... 2. Keep your car in good repair. ... 3. Turn off your engine. ... 4. Don't burn your garbage. ... 5. Stop having campfires in the city. ... 6. Plant and care for trees. ... 7. Switch to electric or hand-powered lawn equipment. 8. Use less energy WATER POLLUTION 1. Pick up litter and throw it away in a garbage can. 2. Blow or sweep fertilizer back onto the grass if it gets onto paved areas. ... 3. Mulch or compost grass or yard waste. ... 4. Wash your car or outdoor equipment where it can flow to a gravel or grassy area instead of a street. | 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
Meaning of pollution , types of air and water pollution and effects of water and air pollution
Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment. These harmful materials are called pollutants.
Types of water pollution
Types of air pollution
Effects of Air pollution
Effects of water pollution
How to prevent and control air and water pollution
AIR POLLUTION
WATER POLLUTION
EVALUATION: 1. Explain the meaning of pollution
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
PERIOD 2 AND 3: Basketball. Text based programming languages
PRESENTATION | TEACHEIR’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher revisits the previous lesson on volleyball | Pupils pay attention |
STEP 2 EXPLANATION | The teacher introduces the new topic and making the pupils to formulate the meaning of basketball by watching video clips on basketball and its history
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.
She explains and demonstrates the basic skills in basketball 1. dribbling 2. bouncing 3. throwing 4. catching 5. passing
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 participates |
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | She list some common examples of text based programming languages 1. Python 2. Java 3. CSS/HTML 4. JavaScript 5. Swift 6. Ruby | 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
BASKETBALL
Basketball is a game played by two teams of five players each shooting a ball through a raised goal in order to score.
Basic skills in basketball
Safety rules in basketball
Common examples of text based programming languages
EVALUATION: 1. Define Basketball
CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils in small groups demonstrate the skills involved in basketball
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
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