Our Weather Basic Science Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Basic Science Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 9 years

Topic: Our Weather (II)

Sub-topic: Weather Instruments, Weather Symbols, and Weather Records

Duration: 1 hour

Behavioural Objectives:

1. Pupils will name standard weather instruments and state what they measure.
2. Pupils will identify and write simple weather symbols.
3. Pupils will use weather symbols to keep records of weather changes.
4. Pupils will relate weather symbols to changes in their environment.
5. Pupils will improvise simple weather instruments.

Keywords: Weather Instruments, Weather Symbols, Weather Records, Thermometer, Barometer, Anemometer, Rain Gauge

Set Induction:

• Show images or videos of various weather instruments. Ask pupils if they know what these instruments are used for and why they might be important.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils should have a basic understanding of weather conditions and factors affecting the weather.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures or models of weather instruments (thermometer, barometer, anemometer, rain gauge)
• Simple materials to make a weather instrument (e.g., plastic bottles, straws, paper, markers)
• Weather symbols chart

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review the weather conditions discussed in previous lessons and connect them to how we measure and record these conditions.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Identification
• Recording and Analysis
• Creative thinking

Learning Materials:

• Images of weather instruments
• Materials for making simple weather instruments
• Weather symbols chart

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Basic Science Primary 4

Instructional Materials:

• Weather instruments images or models
• Chart of weather symbols
• Materials for DIY weather instruments

Content:

1. Weather Instruments:
   • Thermometer: Measures temperature.
   • Barometer: Measures atmospheric pressure.
   • Anemometer: Measures wind speed.
   • Rain Gauge: Measures the amount of rainfall.
2. Weather Symbols:
   • Symbols represent different weather conditions (e.g., sun for sunny, cloud for cloudy, raindrop for rainy).
   • Pupils will learn to draw and write these symbols.
3. Weather Records:
   • Using weather symbols to record daily weather changes.
   • How to keep a weather journal using symbols.
4. Making a Weather Instrument:
   • Instructions to create a simple weather instrument, such as a rain gauge, using materials like plastic bottles and markers.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. A ________ measures temperature.
   a) Barometer
   b) Thermometer
   c) Anemometer
   d) Rain Gauge
2. A ________ measures atmospheric pressure.
   a) Thermometer
   b) Barometer
   c) Anemometer
   d) Rain Gauge
3. To measure wind speed, you use an ________.
   a) Anemometer
   b) Thermometer
   c) Barometer
   d) Rain Gauge
4. A ________ is used to measure the amount of rainfall.
   a) Barometer
   b) Thermometer
   c) Anemometer
   d) Rain Gauge
5. Weather symbols are used to ________ different weather conditions.
   a) Record
   b) Ignore
   c) Destroy
   d) Forget
6. The symbol for sunny weather is a ________.
   a) Cloud
   b) Sun
   c) Raindrop
   d) Snowflake
7. The ________ measures how much it rains.
   a) Anemometer
   b) Thermometer
   c) Rain Gauge
   d) Barometer
8. To measure wind speed, you need a ________.
   a) Rain Gauge
   b) Thermometer
   c) Anemometer
   d) Barometer
9. The ________ shows how the temperature changes.
   a) Thermometer
   b) Barometer
   c) Anemometer
   d) Rain Gauge
10. A ________ shows atmospheric pressure.
    a) Barometer
    b) Thermometer
    c) Anemometer
    d) Rain Gauge
11. To record weather changes, you use ________ symbols.
    a) Weather
    b) Temperature
    c) Time
    d) Distance
12. The ________ symbol is used to represent cloudy weather.
    a) Cloud
    b) Sun
    c) Raindrop
    d) Snowflake
13. Making a ________ can help you measure how much rain falls.
    a) Anemometer
    b) Thermometer
    c) Rain Gauge
    d) Barometer
14. To record daily weather, you use ________ in a journal.
    a) Weather symbols
    b) Drawings
    c) Pictures
    d) Words
15. The ________ helps you to understand and record wind speed.
    a) Thermometer
    b) Rain Gauge
    c) Barometer
    d) Anemometer

15 FAQs with Answers:

1. Q: What does a thermometer measure?
   A: A thermometer measures temperature.
2. Q: What is the purpose of a barometer?
   A: A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
3. Q: How does an anemometer help us?
   A: An anemometer measures wind speed.
4. Q: What do we use a rain gauge for?
   A: A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall.
5. Q: What are weather symbols used for?
   A: Weather symbols are used to record and represent different weather conditions.
6. Q: What symbol represents sunny weather?
   A: The sun symbol represents sunny weather.
7. Q: How can you record daily weather?
   A: By using weather symbols in a weather journal.
8. Q: What does the cloud symbol represent?
   A: The cloud symbol represents cloudy weather.
9. Q: What simple weather instrument can you make?
   A: You can make a simple rain gauge.
10. Q: Why are weather instruments important?
    A: They help us measure and understand various weather conditions.
11. Q: How do weather symbols help us?
    A: They help us to record and understand different weather conditions easily.
12. Q: What materials are needed to make a rain gauge?
    A: You need a plastic bottle, markers, and a ruler.
13. Q: What does the wind speed instrument look like?
    A: It is called an anemometer and has rotating cups to measure wind speed.
14. Q: Why is it useful to keep a weather record?
    A: It helps track weather patterns and understand changes in weather conditions over time.
15. Q: What is a weather journal?
    A: A weather journal is a record where you use symbols to track daily weather changes.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Introduce weather instruments and their functions using pictures or models.
2. Step 2: Explain and demonstrate weather symbols and how to use them in recording weather changes.
3. Step 3: Guide pupils in making a simple weather instrument and using it to record weather.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show and explain various weather instruments.
• Teach and demonstrate weather symbols.
• Assist pupils in making and using a simple weather instrument.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify and name weather instruments.
• Draw and use weather symbols to record weather.
• Create a simple weather instrument and use it to measure and record weather.

Assessment:

• Evaluate pupils’ understanding through their ability to name weather instruments, use weather symbols, and create a simple weather instrument.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. Name a weather instrument that measures temperature.
2. What does a barometer measure?
3. How do you record the weather using symbols?
4. What is the purpose of a rain gauge?
5. Describe the use of an anemometer.
6. What symbol represents rainy weather?
7. How do weather symbols help in recording weather?
8. What materials can you use to make a simple weather instrument?
9. How can you use a weather journal?
10. What weather instrument measures wind speed?

Conclusion:

• Review the different weather instruments and their uses.
• Ensure pupils understand how to use weather symbols and make their own simple weather instruments.
  • Check pupils’ weather records and instrument creations for understanding and accuracy.