EXPLORING THE PLANET
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD
Subject : Basic Science and Technology First Term KG 1
Topic :
EXPLORING THE PLANET:
Class :
Kindergarten 1 KG 1
Term :
1st Term / First Term
Week :
Week 4
Instructional Materials :
- Wall chart
- Pictures
- Video relating to topic of discussion
Reference Materials
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have previous knowledge of
What animals need to survive in their habitats
during their previous lessons
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- say what is a planet
- mention the planets in the solar system
Content :
EXPLANATION: The kids have heard familiar terms in the solar system like sun, moon, earth. At their age, they obviously do not know anything about the solar system. But the concept can be introduced to them in a fun way that they begin to make some imaginations in their heads.
Topics like this are needed to expand their knowledge of science. Science is not just for high school. The preschoolers are also competent to understand scientific concepts and develop scientific thinking from early age. Early science experiences are vital to the young child’s educational growth and development.
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
What animals need to survive in their habitats
Evaluation :
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.