PRIMARY 4 Basic Science and Technology Second Term 

Subject : 

Basic Science and Technology

PRIMARY 4 Basic Science and Technology Second Term 

Term :

Second  Term

Week:

Week

Class :

Basic 4 / Year 4 / Primary 4

 

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of previous topics that have been taught in the previous class

Topic :

PRIMARY 4 Basic Science and Technology Second Term 

 

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

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 :

PRIMARY 4 Basic Science and Technology Second Term 

 

WEEKS TOPIC

 

Week 1

Revision of first term’s work.

 

Week 2

Soil (constituents) Constituents
Air
Water
Leaf litters
Small rocks
Dead animals
Living animals

 

Week 3

Growing of plants

(A). Gardening tools
Examples
Users
Care of the tools
(B). Conditions for growing crops
Water
Air
Nutrients
Good soil

 

Week 4

Growing of plants

(A). Soil preparation
(B). Planting and nurturing of plants

 

Week 5

Plants (Weeds)

(A)Definitions and identification of weeds

(B)Importance of weeds to farmers and the environment

(C). Control measure

(D). Environmental protection

 

 

Week 6

Pests and diseases of crop plants

(A). Common pests
(B)Insects, bat, birds, rodents, monkey etc

(C)Casual agents of these diseases Fungi, bacteria, viruses
Some common diseases e.g cassava mosaic

(D). Control measure
(E). Effects of using chemicals in controlling

Water
(A). Evaporation (B). Condensation
(C). Importance of water

 

Week 7

Human body (feeding system)

(A). The teeth
Incisors, canines, premolars, molars

(B). The tongue
(C). The lips

 

 

Week 8

Food (types and uses)

(A). Classes of food
Carbohydrate protein, fat & oil, vitamins, minerals

(B) Uses of food
Energy sources, body building protection

 

Week 9

Adequate diet (balanced diet)
Meaning
Components

 

Week 10

Harmful foods
Harmful foods e.g contaminated food
Bad feeding habits

 

 

Week 11

Revision

 

 

Week 12

Examination

 

 

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

• Define soil
• Explain the meaning of constituents
• Give  four examples of soil constituents .
• Define soil particles .
• State three kinds of soil .
• Explain four uses of soil .

 

 

Assignment

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about  growing of plants