Environment Social Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan Presentation

General Information

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: 2
Week: 4
Age: 7-8 years
Topic: Environment: Meaning, Types, and Things Found in Environment
Sub-topic: Understanding Our Surroundings
Duration: 40 minutes

Key Components

Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define the environment.
2. Identify at least two types of environments.
3. List three things found in different environments.

Keywords
Environment, Meaning, Types, Natural, Urban, Rural, Aquatic, Desert, Animals, Plants.

Set Induction
The teacher will display pictures of a village, a city, and a forest, asking students to describe what they see.

Entry Behavior
Students should be able to name at least one thing they find in their environment, such as trees, houses, or cars.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of different environments (natural, urban, rural).
• Videos showing forests, cities, and deserts.
• Flashcards with key terms.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking.
• Collaboration.
• Observation skills.

Instructional Materials

• Charts of environment types.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Picture books showing animals, plants, and human-made structures.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.
• Basic Social Studies for Primary Schools, Book 2.

Content Details

Definitions

1. Environment: Everything around us, including air, water, land, animals, and plants.
2. Natural Environment: Made up of things like trees, rivers, and mountains.
3. Urban Environment: Found in cities and towns, with buildings, roads, and vehicles.
4. Rural Environment: Found in villages, with farms, animals, and fewer buildings.
5. Aquatic Environment: Water-based areas like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Examples of Environments

1. A forest filled with trees and animals.
2. A city with tall buildings and roads.
3. A village with farms and mud houses.
4. A river with fishes and boats.
5. A desert with sand and camels.

Evaluation Section

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Multiple-Choice Options)

1. The environment is everything _____ us.
   a) outside
   b) around
   c) above
   Answer: b) around
2. A natural environment has _____ things.
   a) artificial
   b) natural
   c) human-made
   Answer: b) natural
3. A city is an example of an _____ environment.
   a) urban
   b) rural
   c) aquatic
   Answer: a) urban
4. Rivers and lakes are found in the _____ environment.
   a) desert
   b) aquatic
   c) rural
   Answer: b) aquatic
5. The Sahara Desert is an example of a _____ environment.
   a) aquatic
   b) desert
   c) urban
   Answer: b) desert
6. Farms and animals are usually found in _____ environments.
   a) urban
   b) aquatic
   c) rural
   Answer: c) rural
7. Cities are known for their tall _____.
   a) buildings
   b) trees
   c) rivers
   Answer: a) buildings
8. Rivers, lakes, and oceans are part of the _____ environment.
   a) aquatic
   b) natural
   c) rural
   Answer: a) aquatic
9. Trees and animals are found in a _____ environment.
   a) urban
   b) natural
   c) desert
   Answer: b) natural
10. A desert has more _____ than trees.
    a) sand
    b) water
    c) grass
    Answer: a) sand
11. Forests are examples of _____ environments.
    a) rural
    b) natural
    c) urban
    Answer: b) natural
12. Cities are part of the _____ environment.
    a) rural
    b) urban
    c) aquatic
    Answer: b) urban
13. An aquatic environment includes _____.
    a) rivers
    b) farms
    c) houses
    Answer: a) rivers
14. _____ is an example of a rural environment.
    a) A city
    b) A farm
    c) A desert
    Answer: b) A farm
15. Houses and roads are mostly found in a _____ environment.
    a) rural
    b) urban
    c) aquatic
    Answer: b) urban

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers)

1. Q: What is the environment?
   A: Everything around us, like air, water, and land.
2. Q: Name two types of environments.
   A: Natural and urban environments.
3. Q: What is found in a rural environment?
   A: Farms, animals, and few buildings.
4. Q: What is an aquatic environment?
   A: Areas with water, like rivers and lakes.
5. Q: Give one example of a desert environment.
   A: The Sahara Desert.
6. Q: What are natural environments made of?
   A: Trees, rivers, and mountains.
7. Q: Where are tall buildings usually found?
   A: In urban environments.
8. Q: Name one thing found in a forest.
   A: Animals.
9. Q: What is a desert filled with?
   A: Sand.
10. Q: What is the main feature of an aquatic environment?
    A: Water.
11. Q: Where do we find more cars, urban or rural?
    A: Urban.
12. Q: Name one example of an urban environment.
    A: Lagos city.
13. Q: What type of environment is a farm?
    A: Rural environment.
14. Q: What is the main difference between urban and rural environments?
    A: Urban has more buildings, rural has farms.
15. Q: Why is it important to care for our environment?
    A: To keep it clean and healthy.

Assessment (10 Evaluation Questions)

1. Define the environment.
2. Mention two types of environments.
3. What is an aquatic environment?
4. Name one example of a rural environment.
5. Give two examples of things found in natural environments.
6. Where can you find tall buildings and roads?
7. What is the main feature of a desert environment?
8. List two things found in an urban environment.
9. Name one thing found in a forest environment.
10. Why is it important to protect our environment?

Conclusion

The teacher will summarize the lesson by asking students to share one new thing they learned about environments. Feedback will be given to ensure understanding.

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