The Idea of Linear Measurement
Subject :
Basic Science and Technology
Term :
First Term / 1st Term
Week:
Week 1
Class :
Basic 3 / Year 3 / Primary 3
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of pests and disease control of plants in their previous lesson
Topic: Measurement
Subtitle: Measurement of Length
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- explain the meaning of linear measurement
- Mention different types of simple tools that are used to measure
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
- Rulers
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
Linear measurement is related to how we measure how long an object is. We can use objects like ruler , tape rule or arm stretch to measure how long an object is . The basic unit of measuring length is metre . Other units of measuring length are as follow
10 millimetres make 1 centimetre
10 centimetres make 1 decimetre
10 decimetres make 1 metre
1000 metres make 1 kilometre
Measurement of length is the process of measuring the distance between any two points in term of width, thickness, depth, and height.
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
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.
Evaluation
1. Measure the height of your desk.
2. mention three instrument for measuring length
3. convert 500 centimeters to meter
4. How tall are you . Measure your height
5. Convert 2 kilometres to metres
6. Change 300 decimetre to metres
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about mass or weight measurement
