THE PLANET EARTH
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD
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Subject : Basic Science and Technology First Term KG 1
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Topic :
THE PLANET EARTH
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Class :
Kindergarten 1 KG 1
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Term :
1st Term / First Term
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Week :
Week 6
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Instructional Materials :
- Wall chart
- Pictures
- Video relating to topic of discussion
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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
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Behavioural Objectives :Â At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- say what is a planet
- mention the planets in the solar system
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Content :
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You introduce this lesson by letting the kids know that all of us are on planet earth. Earth is the only planet where living things live.
The earth is part of the planets that circle around the sun.
Let the kids know that the earth consists of rocks, minerals, soil and mountains.
The earth is divided into two==land and water. There are more water on earth than land.
- PROMPTING QUESTION: Where is earth?
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- RESPONSE: Earth is where we
Human beings, plants and animals live on Earth. Earth is the only planet that has life
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That the earth makes two types of movement. One movement is what causes day and night and the other movement causes the four seasons we have. (the four seasons
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are not experienced in Nigeria, so you can as well talk about the rainy season and dry season] But remember, we are in a global world, so try and begin to speak to your kids as global citizens. You can tell them about the four seasons in other parts of the world. If your kids are in urban or semi urban areas, they should be familiar with the four seasons through cartoon programmes.
It’s important the kids know what makes a day and night and what the meaning of sunrise and sunset is. All of these will help them to form mental picture of what actually causes day and night.
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Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
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Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
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Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
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Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
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What animals need to survive in their habitats
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Evaluation :
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Conclusion :
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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.
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