Water and its Uses Agricultural Science Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Lesson Plan: Water and Its Uses
Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Basic 1 / Primary 1 / Year 1
Term: Second Term / 2nd Term
Week: Week 2
Age: 5–6 years
Topic: Water and Its Uses
Sub-topic: Sources and Uses of Water
Duration: 35 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:
- Define water.
- Identify the sources of water.
- Mention the uses of water.
Keywords
- Water
- Liquid
- Sources
- Uses
Set Induction
The teacher pours water from a jug into a cup and asks the pupils:
- “What am I pouring?”
- “Do you drink this every day?”
This excites the pupils and introduces the topic.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils know that water is used in daily life and can mention a few ways they use water.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Wall charts showing rivers, oceans, and wells.
- Pictures of water-related activities (e.g., drinking, bathing, and cooking).
- A cup of water.
- Textbooks (e.g., Lagos State Scheme of Work).
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher asks pupils questions about what they learned in the previous lesson on “Air and Its Uses.”
Embedded Core Skills
- Observation
- Listening
- Critical thinking
- Communication
Content
Definition of Water
- Water is a liquid.
- It has no color, taste, or smell.
- Water is important for living things.
- Water helps us do many daily activities.
Sources of Water
Natural sources:
- Streams
- Rivers
- Oceans
- Lakes
- Ponds
Man-made sources:
- Wells
- Dams
- Taps
- Irrigation
Uses of Water
- Drinking
- Bathing
- Cooking
- Washing clothes and dishes
- Watering plants
- Transporting goods using boats, ships, and canoes
Evaluation Questions
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options
- Water is a _____.
(a) liquid (b) gas (c) solid (d) food - A natural source of water is _____.
(a) tap (b) river (c) well (d) bucket - We use water for _____.
(a) flying (b) drinking (c) dancing (d) running - _____ is a man-made source of water.
(a) Stream (b) Ocean (c) Tap (d) Pond - We _____ with water.
(a) sing (b) bathe (c) jump (d) draw - Water helps plants to _____.
(a) grow (b) die (c) jump (d) run - A large body of water is called a _____.
(a) lake (b) boat (c) pot (d) car - Ships and boats move on _____.
(a) land (b) air (c) water (d) rocks - Water is needed to _____ food.
(a) cook (b) write (c) read (d) play - We drink water to stay _____.
(a) happy (b) healthy (c) dirty (d) weak - Rain is an example of a _____.
(a) source of water (b) food (c) plant (d) stone - Water is good for _____.
(a) washing (b) flying (c) dancing (d) sleeping - A _____ is a small water source.
(a) river (b) pond (c) ocean (d) tap - Water has no _____.
(a) enemy (b) taste (c) use (d) value - Water helps to clean _____.
(a) plants (b) clothes (c) air (d) lights
15 FAQs with Answers
- What is water?
Water is a liquid. - Is water a solid?
No, water is not a solid. - Where can we find water?
In rivers, oceans, wells, and taps. - Can we live without water?
No, we cannot live without water. - What do we use water for?
For drinking, cooking, and bathing. - What is a natural source of water?
Rivers and streams. - Is a tap a natural source of water?
No, it is man-made. - What makes plants grow?
Water helps plants grow. - Do boats move on water?
Yes, boats move on water. - Why do we drink water?
To stay healthy. - What do we use to water plants?
Water. - Can we wash clothes with water?
Yes, we can. - Is water important for animals?
Yes, animals need water to live. - Does water have a color?
No, water has no color. - What happens when we don’t drink water?
We can feel weak and tired.
10 Evaluation Questions
- Define water.
- Name three natural sources of water.
- Mention two man-made sources of water.
- List three uses of water.
- What is water used for in the kitchen?
- Name one natural source of water found in villages.
- What happens to plants without water?
- Can we see water?
- Mention one use of water for transport.
- Why is water important to humans?
Conclusion
The teacher summarizes the lesson, corrects any misconceptions, and provides feedback on the pupils’ work.
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