HABITATS OF COMMON ANIMALS EXPLANATION:
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD
Subject : Basic Science and Technology First Term KG 1
Topic :
HABITATS OF COMMON ANIMALS EXPLANATION:
Class :
Kindergarten 1 KG 1
Term :
1st Term / First Term
Week :
Week 3
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 habitat of the common animals
- mention the habitats of some common animals
- mention the types of living things that can be found in each habitat
Content :
Let the kids know that there are several habitats around the world. Each animal has different needs that can only be provided for them in certain habitats. In the broader sense of it, habitats are divided into three broad categories such as Terrestrial, aquatic and arboreal habitats.
But, they don’t need to go into that area yet. For now, it is safe for them to know where each animal lives whether water, forest, hole, trees, etc.
Also let the children know that human beings help animals by providing habitats for them. Some people build dams to create new habitats for fish, some create ponds, some take in pets like cats and dogs and provide habitat for them in their homes.
- PROMPTING QUESTIONS: You live in your homes, where do animals live?
- RESPONSE: Fish live in water
Birds live on trees (nests) Spiders live in web
Bees live in hives,
Lions live in caves (forest) Rabbits live in holes.
Mention many habitats like lakes, forest, caves, , rocks, tree trucks, swamps, mountains and even their backyard can be the home of some animals.
Example, lizards live on walls outside our homes.
Monkeys live on trees
Fish live in water
Frogs and toads live in ponds
Early men lived in caves
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 :
- Where does a snake live ?
- Where does a monkey live
- Where does an earthworm live
- Mention two animals that live in holes
- say two living things that live is soil
- Where does a parrot live >
- Where does an earth live ?
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.
Assignment :
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about
