The Ear as the Organ of Sound Basic Science Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 4

Age: 7 years

Topic: The Senses – Hearing

Sub-topic: The Ear as the Organ of Sound

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify the ear as the organ for perceiving sounds.
2. Listen to and identify sounds of different animals and objects in the environment.
3. Differentiate between sounds of objects, animals, and humans.
4. Appraise the importance of the sense of sound in their interaction with the environment.

Key Words

• Hearing
• Ear
• Sound
• Animals
• Objects
• Importance

Set Induction

The teacher will play various sounds (e.g., animal noises, object sounds, human voices) and ask pupils to guess what they are. This will grab their attention and link to the day’s topic.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have a basic understanding of the five senses and their corresponding organs.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Audio recordings of different sounds
• Pictures of ears
• Flashcards with images of sound-producing objects
• Real objects that make sounds (e.g., bell, drum)

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will remind pupils of the previous lesson about the sense of sight and introduce the focus on the sense of hearing.

Embedded Core Skills

• Listening
• Identification
• Differentiation
• Critical thinking

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Basic Science textbooks for Primary 2

Instructional Materials

• Audio player
• Flashcards
• Pictures
• Real objects (e.g., bell, drum)

Content Explanation

1. The Ear as the Organ of Sound:
   • The ear is the organ we use to hear sounds.
   • It helps us detect different noises around us.
2. Different Sounds:
   • Sounds made by animals (e.g., dog barking, bird chirping).
   • Sounds made by objects (e.g., bell ringing, drum beating).
   • Sounds made by humans (e.g., talking, laughing).
3. Objects That Produce Sound:
   • Musical instruments (e.g., piano, drum).
   • Household items (e.g., doorbell, phone).
   • Nature (e.g., wind, rain).
4. Importance of Sound:
   • Helps us communicate with others.
   • Alerts us to dangers (e.g., car horn, fire alarm).
   • Allows us to enjoy music and nature.

Questions

1. The ear helps us to _____. (a) see (b) hear (c) smell
2. The sound of a dog barking is made by _____. (a) an object (b) a human (c) an animal
3. We hear sounds with our _____. (a) eyes (b) ears (c) nose
4. A bell ringing is a sound made by _____. (a) an animal (b) an object (c) a human
5. The ear is the organ for _____. (a) hearing (b) seeing (c) tasting
6. The sound of a drum beating is made by _____. (a) an animal (b) an object (c) a human
7. We use our ears to hear _____. (a) sounds (b) colours (c) shapes
8. A phone ringing is a sound made by _____. (a) an animal (b) an object (c) a human
9. Hearing helps us to _____. (a) touch (b) hear (c) taste
10. The sound of a bird chirping is made by _____. (a) an object (b) a human (c) an animal

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is hearing? A: Hearing is the ability to perceive sounds.
2. Q: Which organ is used for hearing? A: The ear is used for hearing.
3. Q: How does the ear help us? A: The ear helps us detect different sounds around us.
4. Q: What sounds do animals make? A: Animals make sounds like barking, chirping, and meowing.
5. Q: What sounds do objects make? A: Objects make sounds like ringing, beeping, and buzzing.
6. Q: What sounds do humans make? A: Humans make sounds like talking, laughing, and singing.
7. Q: Why is hearing important? A: Hearing is important because it helps us communicate and alerts us to dangers.
8. Q: How do we hear music? A: We hear music with our ears.
9. Q: What sound does a bell make? A: A bell makes a ringing sound.
10. Q: What would happen if we couldn’t hear? A: If we couldn’t hear, we wouldn’t be able to perceive sounds and communicate effectively.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

The teacher revises the last lesson about the sense of sight by asking pupils to name the organ used for seeing.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

The teacher introduces the new topic: “The Senses – Hearing,” explaining that the pupils will learn about the sense of hearing and the importance of the ear.

Step 3: Pupil Contributions

The teacher asks pupils to share what they know about hearing and the ear. The teacher corrects and praises pupils as needed.

Teacher’s Activities

• Play various sounds and ask pupils to identify them.
• Show pictures of ears and explain their function.
• Discuss the importance of hearing.
• Guide pupils in differentiating sounds from animals, objects, and humans.

Learners’ Activities

• Answer questions about hearing and the ear.
• Listen to and identify sounds.
• Differentiate between sounds made by animals, objects, and humans.
• Discuss the importance of hearing in their daily lives.

Assessment

The teacher asks pupils to:

1. Name the organ used for hearing.
2. Identify sounds from various audio clips.
3. Differentiate between sounds of animals, objects, and humans.
4. Explain the importance of hearing.

Evaluation Questions

1. What sense do we use to hear?
2. Which organ helps us to hear?
3. Name one sound made by an animal.
4. Name one sound made by an object.
5. What sound does a human make?
6. Why is hearing important?
7. How do we hear music?
8. What sound does a bell make?
9. What would happen if we couldn’t hear?
10. Name one object that produces sound.

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provides feedback. The lesson concludes with a brief review and praise for active participation.

More Useful Links

• All Subjects Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes