Measuring Length Breadth Area of objects

Subject :

Physical And Health Education

Topic :

Measurement Measuring
-Length
-Breadth
-Area of objects

Class :

Primary 4

Term :

First Term

Week :

Week 8

Instructional Materials :

• Tape Rule
• Ruler
• Range
• Wall charts
• Pictures

Reference Materials

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum

Previous Knowledge :

The pupils have previous knowledge of

(A). Various colour around us

(B). Colour in the rainbow
(C). Primary and secondary colours

Behavioural Objectives :  At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• explain the length of an object
• recognize the breath of an object
• calculate the area off a two dimensional objects
• measure the length and breath of shapes accurately
• calculate any unknown valuables of a shape be it the length , breadth or area of the shape

Content :

The instruments that  are used for measuring are the following

Ruler

Tape Rule

The Length : The length of an object is how long the object is. the length is the longer side of the rectangle.

The Breadth : This is the shorter part of the rectangle . The breadth is always shorter than the length. Another names for the breadth is the Width

The Area : The Area of shape is obtained when the length is multiplied by the breadth or width

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Evaluation :

Mention Three measuring device

1…………………………………………………………………….

2……………………………………………………………………..

3………………………………………………………………………

Conclusion :

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

Assignment :

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about MEASURING LIQUIDS