Land and Noise Pollution Causes, Effects and Possible Solutions Basic Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan Presentation: Basic Science Primary 5 First Term

Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 9 years
Topic: Land and Noise Pollution
Sub-topic: Land and Noise Pollutants, Sources, Effects, and Control
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Explain the meaning of land and noise pollution.
2. Identify and examine the types of land pollutants.
3. Discuss the effects of land and noise pollution.
4. Determine ways to prevent and control land and noise pollution.

Keywords:

• Pollution
• Land Pollutants
• Noise Pollutants
• Environmental Control

Set Induction:

The teacher will begin by asking pupils if they have ever seen a place littered with trash or heard loud noises that disturbed them.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with the concept of dirt or waste in their environment and have experienced loud noises.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Waste materials (paper, plastic bottles, etc.)
• Audio recordings of loud noises
• Pictures showing polluted land and noisy environments
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher will link the lesson to the pupils’ previous knowledge of the effects of erosion, focusing on how human activities contribute to pollution.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Environmental awareness
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration

Learning Materials:

• Textbooks (Lagos State Scheme of Work)
• Notebooks
• Writing materials

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Basic Science Textbook for Primary 5

Instructional Materials:

• Waste items for practical demonstration
• Audio clips of noise pollution
• Charts depicting polluted environments

Content:

1. Meaning of Land and Noise Pollution:
   • Land Pollution: The contamination of the land by waste products such as paper, plastic, stagnant water, and other pollutants.
   • Noise Pollution: Harmful or annoying levels of noise in the environment, such as loud shouting, traffic, or machinery sounds.
2. Sources of Land and Noise Pollution:
   • Land Pollution Sources:
     • Improper disposal of waste (littering)
     • Industrial activities
     • Agricultural chemicals
     • Stagnant water leading to mosquito breeding
   • Noise Pollution Sources:
     • Traffic (cars, buses, trucks)
     • Loud music or shouting
     • Construction sites
     • Factories and machinery
3. Effects of Land and Noise Pollution:
   • Effects of Land Pollution:
     • Decreased soil fertility
     • Health hazards due to toxic waste
     • Unpleasant surroundings
     • Breeding ground for pests
   • Effects of Noise Pollution:
     • Hearing loss or damage
     • Increased stress levels
     • Disruption of sleep and concentration
     • Negative impact on wildlife
4. Control of Land and Noise Pollution:
   • Preventing Land Pollution:
     • Proper waste disposal (recycling and composting)
     • Reducing the use of harmful chemicals
     • Cleaning up littered areas
   • Preventing Noise Pollution:
     • Using soundproof materials in buildings
     • Limiting the volume of music or machinery
     • Enforcing noise regulations
     • Planting trees to act as noise barriers

Evaluation:

Fill in the blanks with the correct options (a, b, c, or d).

1. Land pollution is the contamination of ______.
   a) Water
   b) Air
   c) Soil
   d) Noise
2. One source of noise pollution is ______.
   a) Stagnant water
   b) Loud music
   c) Plastic waste
   d) Recycling
3. Stagnant water is a source of ______ pollution.
   a) Air
   b) Land
   c) Noise
   d) Light
4. The improper disposal of ______ can lead to land pollution.
   a) Waste
   b) Water
   c) Noise
   d) Light
5. One effect of noise pollution is ______.
   a) Increased soil fertility
   b) Hearing loss
   c) Decreased water quality
   d) Clean surroundings
6. Recycling is a method to control ______ pollution.
   a) Noise
   b) Land
   c) Air
   d) Water
7. Loud traffic sounds are a common source of ______ pollution.
   a) Land
   b) Water
   c) Noise
   d) Air
8. Proper waste disposal helps prevent ______ pollution.
   a) Noise
   b) Water
   c) Land
   d) Air
9. Noise pollution can negatively affect ______.
   a) Wildlife
   b) Soil
   c) Water
   d) Light
10. ______ is a health hazard caused by land pollution.
    a) Improved air quality
    b) Toxic waste exposure
    c) Better soil fertility
    d) Reduced noise levels

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is land pollution, and what causes it?
2. How does noise pollution affect our health?
3. What are some common sources of land pollution in your area?
4. How can we control land pollution in our environment?
5. Why is it important to reduce noise pollution?
6. What can happen if we don’t control land pollution?
7. How can proper waste disposal prevent land pollution?
8. What can be done to reduce noise pollution in residential areas?
9. Why should we be concerned about the effects of pollution?
10. What steps can you take to reduce pollution in your environment?

Presentation:

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic on the effects of erosion and introduces the new topic.

• Ask pupils what they think pollution is and where they have seen or heard it before.

Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic as follows:

• Explain that today’s lesson will focus on understanding land and noise pollution, their effects, and how we can control them.

Step 3:
The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and the teacher corrects the pupils when and where necessary.

• Have pupils pick up dirt around the class and discuss what land pollution is.
• Organize pupils to listen to a loud noise and brainstorm the effects of noise pollution.
• Facilitate small group discussions where pupils list the effects of land and noise pollution and suggest ways to prevent and control them.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show examples of waste items that cause land pollution.
• Play a recording of loud noise to demonstrate noise pollution.
• Guide pupils in brainstorming sessions about the effects and control of pollution.
• Encourage group work and discussions among pupils.

Learners’ Activities:

• Pick up dirt and discuss the meaning of land pollution.
• Listen to loud noises and discuss their effects.
• Write down the effects of noise and land pollution in small groups.
• Discuss and identify ways to prevent and control pollution.
• Share their ideas with the class.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is land pollution?
2. What are the common sources of noise pollution?
3. How can land pollution affect our health?
4. Why is it important to control noise pollution?
5. What can be done to prevent land pollution in our environment?
6. How does noise pollution affect animals?
7. What are the benefits of reducing pollution?
8. How can proper waste disposal help in controlling land pollution?
9. What is one way to reduce noise pollution at home?
10. Why should we be concerned about pollution in our community?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to assess the pupils’ group discussions and written ideas. The teacher emphasizes the importance of preventing and controlling both land and noise pollution for a healthier environment.

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