Objects that float in water

Subject : 

Basic Science and Technology

Term :

Second Term

Week:

Week 7

Class :

Basic 2 / Primary 2/ grade 2

 

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of  Qualities of Water  that was previously taught in their previous lesson on Basic Science and Technology

Topic :

Objects that float in water

 

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• say the meaning of float
• say the examples of objects that float
• say why these objects are able to float on water

 

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards
• Paper
• Thread
• Glue
• Gum

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 :

What are the Objects that float in Water 

Objects that float in water are the objects that when they are thrown into water , they did not sink down into the water . These objects are not submerge by water . Objects that float in water are the objects that will not sink when they are in water .

 

 

What are the examples of objects that do not sink in water ?

Objects that float in water are always light and not heavy . Some are flat, heavy  and yet they float on water . Examples of objects that float in water are

• ship
• boats
• canoe
• balloon filled with air
• dried wood

• empty plastic bottle of pepsi or any other soft drink
• life jacket
• plastic empty gallon

• inflated tyre tubes that is filled with air
• speed boats

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

• What is water
• say the meaning of float
• mention two examples of objects that float
• say two reasons why some objects are able to float on water

 

 

Assignment

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about Objects that sink in water