Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 4

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• state the meaning of weather
• identify the factors affecting the weather
• relate weather conditions to changes in the se factors
• name the standard weather in struments
• improvise simple weather in struments

Lesson summary

This topic introduces Primary 4 learners to the concept of weather, its influencing factors, and its observable changes in their immediate environment. Understanding weather is crucial for Nigerian learners as it directly impacts their daily lives, from choosing appropriate clothing for school to understanding the timing of planting and harvesting seasons in agricultural communities. This lesson equips learners with foundational scientific observation skills and promotes an appreciation for the natural world.

Teacher activity

• Begins by asking learners questions about the current day's weather. "How is the weather today? Is it hot or cold? Is it sunny or cloudy? What did you wear today and why?" Guides a brief discussion on how weather affects their daily choices.

Evaluation guide

• This section outlines strategies for assessing student learning, aligned with the provided evaluation guide.
• 1 Formative Assessment (Ongoing throughout the lesson)
• Observation: Monitor student participation in discussions, group activities, and their ability to follow instructions during instrument improvisation.
• Question and Answer: Ask spontaneous questions to check understanding of key concepts (e.g., "What is the difference between hot and cold weather?" "What does a rain gauge measure?").
• Peer Assessment: Students can review each other's improvised instruments for functionality and accuracy.

Reference guide

• A chart showing the weather conditions
• A chart showing the weather in struments
• Various sizes of cans, sheets of metal (aluminum)
• cutter
• wires
• stands