Term: 2^nd 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

Identify and write weather symbols
Explain global warming
Evaluate the effects of climate change on the earth
Narrate brief history of Table tennis
Demonstrate basic skills in Table Tennis
Recommend safety measures in Table Tennis
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

Damage to your home.
Outdoor work could become unbearable.
Higher electric bills and more blackouts.
More allergies and other health risks.
Food will be more expensive and variety may suffer.
Water quality could suffer.
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

Who is a meteorologist?
Give eight examples of weather symbols and list their meaning
Explain the meaning of global warming
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 Know the rules of the game. Make sure the court is in good condition and isn’t wet. Have a first-aid kit available at all practices and games. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater and wear a hat if you play outside. 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