Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

Change in climate + Table Tennis + Adobe Photoshop

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 2

Class: Primary 6

Age: 11 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Topic:-       Change in climate       

          -        Table Tennis

          -        Adobe Photoshop

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

  1. Identify and write weather symbols
  2. Explain global warming
  3. Evaluate the effects of climate change on the earth
  4. Narrate brief history of Table tennis
  5. Demonstrate basic skills in Table Tennis
  6. Recommend safety measures in Table Tennis
  7. Identify the tools on the toolbar in the Adobe photoshop

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: computer system, projector, sound system, a chart showing weather conditions, table tennis ball, the bats, the celluloid, the nets, net support, jerseys, video clips on the history of Table tennis(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_RrnkKP1zA)

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1: Changes in climate

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson on air

Pupils pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

She 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 participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She explains the meaning of global warming

Global warming is a gradual increase in the earth's temperature generally due to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants.

 

She explains the effects of climate change

1.   Damage to your home.

2.   Outdoor work could become unbearable.

3.   Higher electric bills and more blackouts.  

4.   More allergies and other health risks.

5.   Food will be more expensive and variety may suffer.  

6.   Water quality could suffer.

7.   Changes in rainfall, resulting in more floods, droughts, or intense rain, as well as more frequent and severe heat waves.

 

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 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

GLOBAL WARMING

Global warming is a gradual increase in the earth's temperature generally due to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants.

 

Effects of climate change

  1. Damage to your home.
  2. Outdoor work could become unbearable.
  3. Higher electric bills and more blackouts.
  4. More allergies and other health risks.
  5. Food will be more expensive and variety may suffer.
  6. Water quality could suffer.
  7. Changes in rainfall, resulting in more floods, droughts, or intense rain, as well as more frequent and severe heat waves.

 

EVALUATION:    1. Explain the meaning of weather symbols

  1. Who is a meteorologist?
  2. Give eight examples of weather symbols and list their meaning
  3. Explain the meaning of global warming
  4. Evaluate five effects of climate change

CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils watch a video clip on global warming

Pupils in pairs, discover the effects of hotter climate on the environment.

                             Pupils in small groups monitor the weather for a period of one week, and record weather and climate changes they observed. A member of each group makes their presentation to the class on their observations and summations

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

PERIOD 2 and 3: Table tennis. Adobe Photoshop

PRESENTATION

TEACHEIR’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revisits the previous lesson on hockey

Pupils pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

The teacher introduces the new topic and making the pupils to formulate the meaning of table tennis by watching video clips on table tennis and its history

 

The teacher then explains that

Table tennis is a game played inside by two or four people. The players stand at each end of a table which has a low net across the middle and hit a small light ball over the net, using small bats.

She explains and demonstrates the basic skills in Table tennis

1. forehand

2. backhand hits

3. pushes

4. flicks

5. loops

6. spinning the ball

7. serving

 

Safety rules in Table tennis

  1. Know the rules of the game.
  2. Make sure the court is in good condition and isn’t wet.
  3. Have a first-aid kit available at all practices and games.
  4. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater and wear a hat if you play outside.
  5. Drink plenty of water during and after play.

Pupils pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

 The teacher lists and explains the tools in the Adobe Photoshop

 

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

TABLE TENNIS

Table tennis is a game played inside by two or four people. The players stand at each end of a table which has a low net across the middle and hit a small light ball over the net, using small bats.

 

Basic skills in Table tennis

  1. forehand
  2. backhand hits
  3. pushes
  4. flicks
  5. loops
  6. spinning the ball
  7. serving

 

Safety rules in Table tennis

  1. Know the rules of the game.
  2. Make sure the court is in good condition and isn’t wet.
  3. Have a first-aid kit available at all practices and games.
  4. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater and wear a hat if you play outside.
  5. Drink plenty of water during and after play.

 

 

Move and Selection tools

EVALUATION:    1. Define Table tennis

  1. List the skills in table tennis
  2. Enumerate Five safety rules in table tennis
  3. Outline ten tools in Adobe Photoshop and state what they are used for

CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils in small groups demonstrate the skills involved in table tennis

CLASS ACTIVITY II: Pupils in small groups, draw and paint pictures using Adobe Photoshop

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively 

 

 



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