Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade 1

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Performance objectives

• Name the days of the week in order.
• Understand that a week has seven days.
• Recognize South African coins (10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2, R5).
• Count groups of the same type of coin.
• Solve simple money problems.

Lesson summary

This week, we will be exploring the fascinating world of measurement, focusing on time (days and weeks) and money (recognizing and using coins). Understanding time helps us plan our day, know when to go to school, and understand events in the correct order. Learning about money is crucial for buying sweets at the tuck shop, helping our families shop for groceries, and understanding the value of things around us. In South Africa, where we have a rich culture and economy, knowing how to manage time and money is an essential life skill that starts right here in Grade 1!

Lesson notes

2.1 Time: Days and Weeks A day is the time it takes for the Earth to spin around once. We usually divide a day into morning, afternoon, evening, and night. A week is a group of seven days.

The days of the week are: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday We use days and weeks to organize our lives. For example, we go to school from Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday are usually weekends, when we can play and spend time with our families.

Examples: If today is Wednesday, what day is tomorrow? (Answer: Thursday) If yesterday was Sunday, what day is today? (Answer: Monday) How many days are there in a week? (Answer: Seven) What day comes after Friday? (Answer: Saturday) Think about your daily schedule. On Monday, you might wake up, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, and go to school. On Saturday, you might play soccer with your friends. On Sunday, you might go to church or visit your grandparents. Understanding the days of the week helps you know what to expect each day.

Let's imagine a scenario in South Africa: Ayanda loves to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings. She also helps her mom with chores on Sunday. Knowing that Saturday comes before Sunday helps Ayanda plan her weekend activities. Similarly, school starts on Monday and ends on Friday. Knowing this helps learners prepare for the school week. 2.2 Money: South African Coins In South Africa, we use Rands and cents. We are going to focus on coins this week.

The coins we commonly use are: 10c (Ten cents): A small, silver-colored coin. 20c (Twenty cents): A slightly larger, silver-colored coin. 50c (Fifty cents): A larger, silver-colored coin.

R1 (One Rand): A gold-colored coin with an animal on it. (Sometimes a Springbok)

R2 (Two Rand): A silver-colored coin with a gold-colored center.

R5 (Five Rand): A larger, silver-colored coin with a gold-colored center. It's important to recognize each coin by its size, color, and markings.

Counting Coins: To count a collection of the same type of coins, we simply count how many there are.

For example: If you have three R1 coins, you have R3. (R1 + R1 + R1 = R3) If you have five 50c coins, you can say you have five 50c coins. We aren't adding up the amount in this lesson, only counting how many of each coin type there are. Real-world examples for South African learners: Imagine you want to buy a lollipop at the tuck shop for R

2. You need one R2 coin to buy it. Your mom gives you three R1 coins for helping her carry groceries. You now have R

3. You have four 50c coins in your piggy bank. You have four 50c coins. Guided Practice (With Solutions)

Question 1: Nomusa wants to know what day comes after Thursday. Can you help her?

Solution: The days of the week are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The day after Thursday is Friday.

Commentary: This question directly tests the learner's knowledge of the sequence of days in a week.

Question 2: Sipho has two R1 coins. How many coins does he have?

Solution: Sipho has two coins. The question asks how many coins he has, not the total value of the coins.

Commentary: This emphasizes the importance of reading the question carefully. Learners should focus on what the question is actually asking for.

Question 3: What coin is gold in colour and has an animal on it?

Solution: The R1 coin is gold in colour and has an animal on it.

Commentary: This tests the learner's recognition of specific South African coins.

Question 4: Vusi's favourite day is Saturday because he gets to play soccer. What day comes before Saturday?

Solution: The days of the week are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The day before Saturday is Friday.

Commentary: Re-emphasizes days of the week order Independent Practice (Questions Only) What day is the first day of the week? How many days are there between Monday and Friday (inclusive)? I have four 50c coins. How many 50c coins do I have? Draw the R5 coin. What day comes two days after Wednesday? The school is closed on which two days of the week? You want to buy a sweet that costs R

1. What coin could you use to buy it? Name three things you typically do on a Sunday. What is the colour of the R2 coin? Your birthday is in one week. If today is Monday, what day is your birthday?