Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 5

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 4

Class: Primary 5

Age: 10 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Topic:-       Energy and you

          -        Physical fitness

          -        Understanding electronic emails

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

1. Give the simple meaning Energy
2. List the simple things energy can be used for
3. Describe the types of energy
4. State the sources of energy
5. Explain what Physical fitness is
6. Mention components of physical fitness
7. Demonstrate the components of physical fitness
8. Define electronic mails
9. Explains menu on the email interface
10. Create email account

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts on uses of energy, yoga mat, bench dip, charts, pictures, computer set, projector, sound system,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1: Energy

NOTE

Energy

Energy is simply the ability to do work

Things energy can be used for

1. to walk and ride bicycles
2. to cook food
3. to light our homes, schools and offices
4. to burn items
5. to power our generator
6. to dry our clothes
7. to produce electricity
8. To process our food

Types of energy

1. heat energy
2. light energy
3. chemical energy
4. electrical energy
5. solar energy
6. mechanical energy
7. potential energy
8. kinetic energy

Sources of energy

1. Solar energy from the sun
2. Geothermal energy from the earth
3. wind energy
4. biomass from plants
5. hydropower from flowing water

EVALUATION:    1. Explain the meaning of Energy

2. Outline three things energy can be used for
3. Name four types of energy
4. Describe three sources of energy

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

PERIOD 2 AND 3: Physical fitness. Electronic mails

NOTE

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Physical fitness is the ability of the body to function both effectively and efficiently when performing physical activity without becoming exhausted too quickly.

Components of physical fitness using various activities

1. Agility: It is defined as the ability to move with speed and ease. Activities that build agility are lateral running, jump box drills etc
2. Endurance: It is the ability to put up with strain, suffering, or hardship. Activities that build endurance are long hike, walking briskly, biking, jumping rope etc
3. Strength: It is how strong one is. Activities that build strength are weight lifting, cycling, push-ups, sit ups etc
4. Flexibility: It is the ability to move the joints freely. Activities that build flexibility are yoga, pilates, stretching etc

Electronic mail

E-mail, in full electronic mail, messages transmitted and received by digital computers through a network. An e-mail system allows computer users on a network to send text, graphics, sounds, and animated images to other users.

Menus and features of the email

EVALUATION:    1. Define Physical fitness

2. Explain the meaning of electronic mail
3. Name six features/menus on the email interface and what they are used for

CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils as individuals, create and email account for themselves with the guidance of their teacher.

CLASS ACTIVITY II: Pupils in pairs, demonstrate these components of physical fitness

1. endurance
2. agility
3. strength
4. flexibility

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively