Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 4

Lesson Video

This page supports the lesson note with a companion video and a short classroom-ready summary.

Performance objectives

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
• Identify pure water as a liquid that is colourless, tasteless, and odourless.
• Observe and describe that heated water can evaporate and disappear as steam.
• Observe and explain that steam (water vapour) can change back into liquid water through condensation.
• Observe and describe that water can change into ice (a solid state) when cooled.

Lesson summary

This lesson focuses on the fundamental properties and states of water, a ubiquitous and essential substance in human life and the environment. Understanding water's characteristics and its ability to change states is crucial for students to grasp basic scientific principles and appreciate the role of water in their daily lives, from drinking and cooking to weather phenomena and industrial uses in Nigeria.

Teacher activity

• Displays water and other liquids in bowls in the class
• Demonstrates evaporation
• Demonstrates condensation
• Leads class discussion and in itiates active participation of pupils

Evaluation guide

• The evaluation will be based on students' ability to recall and apply the concepts taught.
• Observation: Monitor students' participation in activities and discussions. Note their ability to observe and describe phenomena.
• Question and Answer: Ask spontaneous questions during the lesson to check for understanding.
• Use the provided evaluation guide as direct questions for a short assessment.
• Assessment Questions:

Reference guide

• Water and other liquids
• Source of heat
• Containers for displaying and boiling water
• A cool flat surface
• Ice block