Ways of Maintaining Healthy Environment Basic Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 5
Week: 10
Term: First Term
Topic: Ways Of Maintaining a Healthy Environment
Sub-topic: Practical Actions for a Cleaner Environment
Duration: 40 minutes
Learning Objectives:
- By the end of this lesson, students should be able to explain various ways to maintain a healthy environment.
- Students should understand the importance of these actions for their well-being.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Environmental awareness
- Communication skills
Learning Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Pictures and diagrams of clean and polluted environments
- Example recycling materials (plastic, paper, etc.)
- Multimedia presentation (optional)
Behavioral Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify ways to keep the environment clean.
- Show respect for the environment and its living creatures.
Key Vocabulary Words:
- Environment
- Pollution
- Recycling
- Conservation
- Litter
- Sustainable
- Reuse
Content:
How to maintain healthy environment
- Keep Our Surroundings Clean:
- Don’t litter or throw trash on the ground.
- Use trash cans for garbage.
- Save Water:
- Turn off taps when not using water.
- Fix leaky pipes to save water.
- Plant Trees and Flowers:
- Trees give us fresh air.
- Flowers make our environment beautiful.
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:
- Use less plastic.
- Reuse items like bags.
- Recycle paper and bottles.
- Use Energy Wisely:
- Turn off lights when not needed.
- Use energy-saving bulbs.
- Protect Animals:
- Don’t harm animals.
- Help injured animals by calling adults.
- Stay Safe from Pollution:
- Don’t breathe in smoky air.
- Use masks when needed.
- Clean Up After Pets:
- Pick up pet waste.
- Keep our streets clean.
- Learn about Nature:
- Study plants and animals.
- Understand how they live.
- Respect Nature:
- Don’t cut down too many trees.
- Keep our rivers clean.
By following these ways, we can make our environment healthy and happy for everyone
1. To maintain a healthy environment, we should _______ our surroundings clean.
a) keep
b) dirty
c) ignore
d) paint
2. To save water, we should turn off taps when we’re not _______ water.
a) using
b) cleaning
c) buying
d) sharing
3. Trees give us _______ air, which is good for our health.
a) fresh
b) polluted
c) warm
d) loud
4. We can help the environment by using less _______.
a) plastic
b) candy
c) toys
d) books
5. Reusing items like bags is a way to _______ waste.
a) reduce
b) increase
c) create
d) hide
6. If you see an injured animal, you should call _______ for help.
a) adults
b) your friends
c) teachers
d) nobody
7. We should stay safe from _______ by not breathing in smoky air.
a) pollution
b) noise
c) sunlight
d) music
8. When we turn off lights when they’re not needed, we are using energy _______.
a) wisely
b) wastefully
c) slowly
d) never
9. What can we do to protect animals? Don’t _______ them.
a) harm
b) feed
c) pet
d) teach
10. Which of the following is a way to keep our streets clean?
a) Picking up pet _______.
b) Buying more toys.
c) Throwing trash everywhere.
d) Sleeping all day.
11. To make our environment beautiful, we can _______ trees and flowers.
a) plant
b) cut down
c) ignore
d) paint
12. We should study _______ and animals to learn more about nature.
a) plants
b) rocks
c) cars
d) phones
13. What should we do to keep our rivers clean?
a) Don’t cut down too many _______.
b) Throw trash in rivers.
c) Paint the riverbanks.
d) Dance near rivers.
14. Which of the following is a way to save water?
a) Fix leaky _______.
b) Keep taps running all day.
c) Play in the rain.
d) Water the plants with juice.
15. Using masks when needed helps us stay safe from _______.
a) pollution
b) laughter
c) sunlight
d) music
Presentation: Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)
- Begin the lesson by asking students what they understand about the environment.
- Show pictures of clean and polluted environments.
- Discuss the importance of a clean and healthy environment for our well-being.
Step 2: Main Lesson (20 minutes)
- Introduce key vocabulary words (environment, pollution, recycling, conservation, etc.).
- Discuss various ways to maintain a healthy environment:
- Keeping surroundings clean
- Saving water and energy
- Planting trees and flowers
- Reducing, reusing, and recycling
- Protecting animals
- Use visual aids to illustrate each point.
- Engage students with questions and encourage them to share their thoughts
Step 3: Interactive Activity (10 minutes)
- Divide the class into groups.
- Each group discusses and presents a skit or poster on one of the ways to maintain a healthy environment.
- Encourage creativity and teamwork.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Facilitate class discussions and group activities.
- Provide guidance and explanations.
- Use visual aids effectively.
Learners Activities:
- Participate in discussions.
- Work in groups to create skits or posters.
- Ask questions and share ideas.
Assessment:
- Observe group activities for creativity and understanding.
- Ask questions during the main lesson to assess comprehension.
Ten Evaluation Questions:
- What is the environment?
- Why is a clean environment important?
- Name three ways to keep your surroundings clean.
- How can you save water at home?
- Why is recycling important?
- What is the main idea of conservation?
- How can we protect animals in our environment?
- Give an example of reusing an item.
- Why is it important to plant trees and flowers?
- What is pollution, and how can we stay safe from it?
Conclusion:
- Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
- Reinforce the importance of maintaining a healthy environment.
Assignment:
- Each student should write a short paragraph about one action they will take to maintain a healthy environment in their home or community.
By following this lesson plan, students will gain a better understanding of the importance of maintaining a healthy environment and the practical actions they can take to contribute to a cleaner and safer world.
