Review of Key Concepts and Preparation for New Term Basic Science Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary/Basic 6
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 11 years
Topic: Revision of Previous Year’s Work and Readiness Test
Sub-Topic: Review of Key Concepts and Preparation for New Term
Duration: 2 hours
Behavioral Objectives:
- Review and recall key concepts from the previous year.
- Demonstrate understanding of previously learned topics.
- Identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement.
Keywords:
- Revision
- Readiness
- Concepts
- Recall
- Assessment
Set Induction:
Begin the lesson with a brief discussion on how important it is to remember what was learned in the previous year. Explain that this will help in building a strong foundation for the new term.
Entry Behavior:
Students should have a basic understanding of topics covered in the previous year.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Previous year’s textbooks
- Notebooks
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Whiteboard and markers
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Connect the revision to previous topics by asking students to recall what they learned about basic science concepts last year, such as plants, animals, and the environment.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Communication
Learning Materials:
- Previous year’s workbooks
- Flashcards with key concepts
- Sample questions for the readiness test
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Basic Science Textbook for Primary 6
Instructional Materials:
- Whiteboard
- Markers
- Projector (if available)
Content:
- Revision of Key Concepts:
- Overview of topics covered last year (e.g., plant and animal life, weather, human body systems).
- Discuss major points from each topic.
- Review important definitions and terms.
- Readiness Test:
- Short quiz covering key concepts from the previous year.
- Discuss answers and clarify any misconceptions.
Questions:
- Plants need ______, water, and sunlight to grow. (a) food, (b) air, (c) soil, (d) shelter
- The process by which plants make their food is called ______. (a) respiration, (b) digestion, (c) photosynthesis, (d) reproduction
- The ______ is the part of the plant that absorbs water. (a) leaf, (b) stem, (c) root, (d) flower
- Animals that eat plants are called ______. (a) carnivores, (b) omnivores, (c) herbivores, (d) scavengers
- The ______ helps in the digestion of food in humans. (a) heart, (b) stomach, (c) lungs, (d) liver
- The weather condition with the highest temperature is called ______. (a) rain, (b) snow, (c) sunny, (d) cloudy
- ______ is the process of changing liquid into gas. (a) Condensation, (b) Evaporation, (c) Precipitation, (d) Collection
- The ______ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. (a) brain, (b) stomach, (c) heart, (d) lungs
- The ______ is where the food is chewed. (a) throat, (b) nose, (c) mouth, (d) ear
- The ______ is where the plants make their food. (a) root, (b) stem, (c) leaf, (d) flower
- ______ is the study of living organisms. (a) Biology, (b) Chemistry, (c) Physics, (d) Geography
- The ______ helps plants in photosynthesis. (a) flower, (b) root, (c) leaf, (d) seed
- ______ are animals that eat both plants and meat. (a) Herbivores, (b) Carnivores, (c) Omnivores, (d) Insectivores
- The ______ helps in breathing by taking in oxygen. (a) stomach, (b) brain, (c) lungs, (d) heart
- Water changes from liquid to ice in the ______. (a) freezing, (b) boiling, (c) melting, (d) evaporating
Class Activity Discussion :
- Q: Why is it important to review previous year’s work?
A: To reinforce understanding and prepare for new concepts. - Q: What are the key components plants need to grow?
A: Water, sunlight, and nutrients from the soil. - Q: What is photosynthesis?
A: The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight. - Q: What is the role of the root in a plant?
A: To absorb water and nutrients from the soil. - Q: What do we call animals that eat only plants?
A: Herbivores. - Q: What helps us digest food?
A: The stomach. - Q: How does the weather change with high temperatures?
A: It becomes sunny. - Q: What happens during evaporation?
A: Liquid water turns into gas. - Q: Which organ helps pump blood in the body?
A: The heart. - Q: What part of the plant is responsible for photosynthesis?
A: The leaf. - Q: What is the study of living organisms called?
A: Biology. - Q: What role does the leaf play in a plant?
A: It helps in photosynthesis. - Q: What do you call animals that eat both plants and meat?
A: Omnivores. - Q: Which organ helps with breathing?
A: The lungs. - Q: What happens to water when it freezes?
A: It turns into ice.
Presentation:
- Revising Previous Topics:
- Briefly discuss key concepts from the previous year.
- Use examples and ask questions to engage students.
- Introducing the Readiness Test:
- Explain the purpose of the test.
- Distribute the quiz and have students complete it.
- Review and Discuss:
- Go over the answers with the class.
- Address any areas where students had difficulty.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Lead the revision session.
- Administer and collect the readiness test.
- Review answers and provide feedback.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in the revision discussion.
- Complete the readiness test.
- Engage in the review of answers and ask questions for clarification.
Assessment:
- Evaluate students’ understanding through their responses during the revision and the readiness test.
10 Evaluation Questions:
- What is the process of photosynthesis?
- How do roots help plants?
- Name an organ involved in digestion.
- What does the heart do?
- Define evaporation.
- What do we call animals that eat both plants and meat?
- How does water change from liquid to solid?
- What part of the plant is important for making food?
- What is the study of living organisms called?
- Which organ helps us breathe?
Conclusion:
- Mark and review students’ readiness tests.
- Provide additional help where needed.
- Set expectations for the upcoming lessons and topics.
Captivating Title: Kickstarting Basic Science: Revisiting Last Year and Preparing for Success
Begin the first term of Basic Science with a comprehensive revision of previous year’s work and a readiness test for Primary 6 students. Reinforce key concepts and prepare for new topics with this engaging lesson plan.
NAME: …………………………………….
CLASS: PRIMARY 6
SUBJECT: Basic Science
SECTION A: OBJECTIVES
- Substance used as medicine or stimulant is called __________
(a) nation
(b) drug
(c) water - Synthetic drugs are drugs that __________
(a) occur in nature
(b) are made by man
(c) can kill
(d) are natural - Drugs are generally grouped into __________ types.
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5 - Normal use of drugs will __________
(a) guarantee good health
(b) damage our body
(c) cause memory loss
(d) kill us - It is always important to use drugs based on __________ prescriptions.
(a) friend’s
(b) doctor’s
(c) teacher’s - Excessive and wrong use of drugs is good for our health. True / False
- __________ is the atmospheric condition of a place at a particular point in time.
(a) humidity
(b) pressure
(c) weather
(d) rain - Which of these is not a type of weather condition?
(a) cloudy
(b) sunny
(c) reddish
(d) harmattan - In which part of Nigeria is low rainfall usually experienced?
(a) North
(b) East
(c) West
(d) Lagos - All these are natural bodies found in the sky EXCEPT __________
(a) moon
(b) stars
(c) sun
(d) kite - Which of these is the satellite of the Earth?
(a) moon
(b) Pluto
(c) Jupiter
(d) Mercury - The force of __________ pulls on objects and draws them to the ground.
(a) gravity
(b) mechanics
(c) motion
(d) power - The movement of the earth on its own axis is called __________
(a) rotation
(b) revolution
(c) circulation
(d) renovation - It takes __________ days for the earth to make a complete orbit around the sun.
(a) 24 or 25
(b) 124 or 88
(c) 365 or 366
(d) 400 or 500 - The movement of the earth around the sun causes __________
(a) day and night
(b) seasons
(c) earthquake
(d) volcano - We can apply all these to our crops to make them yield well EXCEPT __________
(a) fertilizer
(b) acid
(c) compost
(d) water - Improving crop yield has to do with __________ crops output.
(a) increasing
(b) decreasing
(c) stagnating
(d) damaging - All these can help in improving crop yield, EXCEPT __________
(a) soil conservation
(b) prevention of pests on farmlands
(c) environmental degradation
(d) none of the above - Crops need all these to grow well EXCEPT __________
(a) fertile soil
(b) sunlight
(c) inadequate water - The best soil type for growing crops is __________ soil
(a) loamy
(b) clay
(c) sandy
(d) white soil - __________ is the red liquid that flows through the human body.
(a) water
(b) alcohol
(c) blood
(d) blood tonic - Which of these is not a blood vessel?
(a) vein
(b) artery
(c) lung
(d) all of the above - A tube that carries blood through the body of a person is a __________
(a) pipe
(b) vessel
(c) truck
(d) tanker - White blood cells are called __________
(a) leukocytes
(b) erythrocytes
(c) platelets
(d) plasma - Which of these is a planet?
(a) moon
(b) sun
(c) earth
(d) star - Soil and climatic factors aid crop yield. True / False
- Commercial farming can help to increase crop production. True / False
- How many seasons do we have in Nigeria? Name them __________, __________, and __________
- __________ is the muscular organ that pumps blood round the body.
(a) kidney
(b) liver
(c) heart
(d) cell - __________ is a record of weather changes over a period of time.
(a) weather chart
(b) weather table
(c) weather instrument
(d) weather condition - The device used to measure temperature is a __________
(a) barometer
(b) thermometer
(c) hygrometer
(d) anemometer - The type of soil best for planting vegetables is __________
(a) loamy
(b) sandy
(c) clay
(d) rocky - The __________ is responsible for the circulation of blood in the human body.
(a) heart
(b) lungs
(c) liver
(d) stomach - Which of the following is a plant nutrient?
(a) nitrogen
(b) calcium
(c) iron
(d) mercury - The part of a plant where photosynthesis takes place is called __________
(a) stem
(b) root
(c) leaf
(d) flower - A __________ is an instrument used to measure rainfall.
(a) thermometer
(b) rain gauge
(c) barometer
(d) anemometer - The term used for the process of water changing into steam is __________
(a) condensation
(b) evaporation
(c) precipitation
(d) infiltration - In the food chain, __________ are primary producers.
(a) plants
(b) herbivores
(c) carnivores
(d) decomposers - A __________ is a common example of a herbivore.
(a) lion
(b) cow
(c) wolf
(d) eagle - Which of the following is not a type of soil erosion?
(a) wind erosion
(b) water erosion
(c) sheet erosion
(d) frost erosion - The process of plants losing water through their leaves is called __________
(a) respiration
(b) transpiration
(c) digestion
(d) absorption - The outer layer of the Earth is called __________
(a) crust
(b) mantle
(c) core
(d) atmosphere - The __________ is a device used to measure atmospheric pressure.
(a) barometer
(b) hygrometer
(c) thermometer
(d) anemometer - The change of state from liquid to gas is known as __________
(a) melting
(b) freezing
(c) condensation
(d) evaporation - __________ is the process of breaking down food into simpler substances in the body.
(a) digestion
(b) respiration
(c) absorption
(d) assimilation - The smallest unit of life is the __________
(a) cell
(b) tissue
(c) organ
(d) system - The process by which plants make their own food is called __________
(a) digestion
(b) respiration
(c) photosynthesis
(d) fermentation - The __________ is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
(a) lithosphere
(b) hydrosphere
(c) atmosphere
(d) biosphere - Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
(a) water
(b) wind
(c) coal
(d) sunlight - The process of converting light energy into chemical energy by plants is known as __________
(a) photosynthesis
(b) respiration
(c) digestion
(d) fermentation - Which of the following is a type of weathering?
(a) physical
(b) chemical
(c) biological
(d) all of the above - The __________ is the part of the plant that anchors it to the soil.
(a) leaf
(b) flower
(c) root
(d) stem - The __________ helps plants to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
(a) stem
(b) root
(c) leaf
(d) flower - The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water is called __________
(a) condensation
(b) evaporation
(c) precipitation
(d) infiltration - The scientific study of weather and climate is called __________
(a) meteorology
(b) geology
(c) astronomy
(d) biology - The __________ layer of the Earth is composed of molten rock.
(a) crust
(b) mantle
(c) core
(d) lithosphere - The term used for the amount of rainfall in a specific area is __________
(a) humidity
(b) precipitation
(c) temperature
(d) evaporation - The __________ is the center of the Earth’s structure.
(a) crust
(b) mantle
(c) core
(d) atmosphere - The __________ is a type of soil erosion caused by heavy rainfall.
(a) wind erosion
(b) sheet erosion
(c) water erosion
(d) frost erosion - The process by which plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen is called __________
(a) respiration
(b) photosynthesis
(c) digestion
(d) transpiration
SECTION B: THEORY
- Draw and label a well-detailed diagram of a plant.
2a. What is Drug Abuse?
2b. List 6 drugs that can be abused.
2c. Enumerate three health problems associated with drug abuse.
2d. Explain the social and economic effects of drug/substance abuse.
3a. What is Climate?
3b. State three uses of weather records.
3c. Name the instruments used to measure the following weather conditions:
- Rainfall: ___________________
- Wind duration: ___________________
- Atmospheric pressure: ___________________
- Relative Humidity: ___________________
- Temperature: ___________________
4a. What is the Circulatory System?
4b. Mention two types of blood circulation.
4c. Blood vessels are _______________________________________________________________
4d. Name the three types of blood vessels in the human body system.
5a. Explain the difference between an eclipse of the sun and the moon.
5b. Mention 10 symbols used for weather conditions.
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