WHAT ANIMALS NEED TO SURVIVE IN THEIR HABITATS
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD
Subject : Basic Science and Technology First Term KG 1
Topic :
WHAT ANIMALS NEED TO SURVIVE IN THEIR HABITATS
Class :
Kindergarten 1 KG 1
Term :
1st Term / First Term
Week :
Week 2
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
during their previous lessons
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- say what animals need to survive in their habitat
- say animals adaptation
- mention the types of living things that can be found in each habitat
Content :
God has given different animals special features and characteristics to survive in whatever habitat they find themselves .
God has given us leg to quickly move or run away from dangers .
The birds have feather for flying
The fish have fins and scales
Explain to the kids that many animals need a place that will be suitable for them, a place where their surrounding can adapt to their needs.
WHAT ANIMALS NEED TO SURVIVE IN THEIR HABITATS
Let the kids know that animals, just like human beings, choose habitats depending on their needs. They choose the home that meets such needs they have. They should know that animals need food, water, air and climate to live well. If not, they will die. Ask the kids what will happen to them if they do not eat food or drink water? What ever will happen to them, will also happen to animals if they don’t eat and drink water.
- PROMPTING QUESTION: What do animals need to survive
- RESPONSE: Animals need water, food and air to survive. If they don’t have these things, they will
- PROMPTING QUESTION: What is habitat?
- RESPONSE: Habitat is the natural home of animals. Animals have homes just like
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
Evaluation :
- what habitat means ?
- say two types of habitat
- mention the types of living things that can be found in water
- 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
What animals need to survive in their habitats