Revision Basic Science Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 11
Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 11
Topic: Revision
Duration: 40 minutes
Entry Behaviour:
Students should be familiar with the topics covered in the second term.
Key Words:
Revision, Recall, Second Term, Basic Science.
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Recall and review key concepts learned in the second term.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the topics covered.
Embedded Core Skills:
Recall, Comprehension, Communication.
Learning Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers.
- Visual aids, such as pictures or diagrams from previous lessons.
- Flashcards with key terms.
- Students’ notebooks.
Content:
Revision Questions
- Animals need ________ and nutritious food for proper care.
- a) Clean water
- b) Dirty water
- c) Juice
- d) Candy
- Providing a comfortable shelter helps protect animals from ___________.
- a) Sunshine
- b) Rain
- c) Snow
- d) All of the above
- Regular veterinary check-ups are important for monitoring ___________.
- a) Plant growth
- b) Animal behavior
- c) Weather conditions
- d) Road conditions
- Animals need space and time for _____________ activities to stay healthy.
- a) Educational
- b) Physical
- c) Musical
- d) Artistic
- Grooming animals helps in keeping their ________ clean and parasite-free.
- a) Fur
- b) Scales
- c) Feathers
- d) Shells
- ________ care involves allowing animals to interact with others.
- a) Veterinary
- b) Social
- c) Hygiene
- d) Exercise
- Proper handling of animals helps avoid ________ or injuries.
- a) Fun
- b) Stress
- c) Treats
- d) Laughter
- A clean living environment is essential to prevent __________.
- a) Good health
- b) Diseases
- c) Sleep
- d) Holidays
- Including stimulating elements in the environment is known as ___________.
- a) Enrichment
- b) Depletion
- c) Regression
- d) Simplification
- Caring for animals involves providing them with ____________.
- a) Homework
- b) Worksheets
- c) Environmental enrichment
- d) None of the above
- Animals benefit from ________ interaction to stay mentally engaged.
- a) Social
- b) Isolation
- c) Silent
- d) Virtual
- Animals require access to ________ water for their well-being.
- a) Sparkling
- b) Dirty
- c) Clean and fresh
- d) Salty
- _____________ is a part of caring for animals, ensuring their coats are clean.
- a) Grooming
- b) Cooking
- c) Reading
- d) Singing
- Animals need a _________ diet to stay healthy and active.
- a) Unbalanced
- b) Unpredictable
- c) Balanced and nutritious
- d) Sweet
- Environmental enrichment includes adding ________ to the surroundings.
- a) Boredom
- b) Complexity
- c) Simplicity
- d) Loneliness
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Welcome students and briefly discuss the importance of revision.
- Remind them of the previous topics covered in the second term.
- Revision of Previous Topics (15 minutes):
- Display visual aids or flashcards related to the topics covered in the term.
- Engage students in a class discussion, asking questions like, “What do you remember about…?”
- Encourage active participation and responses from students.
- Teacher’s Activities (10 minutes):
- Review and summarize key points from each topic.
- Provide additional explanations or examples if needed.
- Use the whiteboard to write important concepts for visual reinforcement.
- Learners’ Activities (5 minutes):
- Allow students to ask questions or seek clarification on specific topics.
- Encourage peer-to-peer discussions to enhance understanding.
- Assessment (5 minutes):
- Pose questions related to each topic to assess students’ recall and understanding.
- Use flashcards for quick quizzes.
- Observe students’ participation and level of engagement.
Ten Evaluation Questions:
- What are the main topics we studied in the second term?
- Explain the concept of [mention a specific topic].
- Name three animals we discussed in our lessons.
- Draw a simple diagram of [mention a concept].
- What are the key uses of [mention a material] we talked about?
- Recall an experiment we conducted in class.
- Explain why [mention a scientific concept] is important.
- Identify and describe two ways to care for animals.
- Mention a plant we discussed and its uses.
- Share one interesting thing you learned this term.
Week 11 Revision: Basic Science Primary 2, Second Term Lesson Notes
Part A: Review and Revision
20 FAQ with Answers for Better Understanding
- What is soil?
Soil is the ground or earth where plants grow. It is made of tiny particles like sand, clay, and organic material. - What do plants need to grow?
Plants need sunlight, water, air, and soil to grow. - What is loamy soil?
Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay, and it is good for planting because it holds moisture well and has good drainage. - Why do plants need water?
Water helps plants make food, grow, and stay healthy. - What is clay soil?
Clay soil is very sticky when wet and hard when dry. It holds water but does not drain well. - What are the common uses of clay in Nigeria?
Clay is used for making pottery, bricks, and tiles. - What is an example of an animal we care for at home?
A dog is an example of a pet that we need to feed, bathe, and take care of. - How do we care for animals?
We feed them, give them water, keep them clean, and protect them from harm. - Why do animals need shelter?
Animals need shelter to protect them from bad weather, predators, and to have a safe place to rest. - What is a plant’s shelter called?
A plant’s shelter is called a “habitat.” It can be a forest, garden, or any place where it grows. - What do animals need to stay healthy?
Animals need food, water, shelter, and regular health checks to stay healthy. - How do we protect animals?
We protect them from bad weather and harmful situations like being hurt by other animals or people. - What is the importance of keeping animals clean?
Keeping animals clean helps them stay free from diseases and infections. - What are farm animals?
Farm animals include cows, goats, pigs, and chickens, which are raised for food, milk, and other products. - Why is it important to care for plants?
Plants are important because they give us food, oxygen, and help make the environment better. - What is the difference between loamy soil and sandy soil?
Loamy soil holds water well and is good for planting, while sandy soil drains water quickly and does not hold nutrients. - How do we know when an animal is sick?
Animals may show signs of sickness by being tired, not eating, or acting strangely. - What are the steps to caring for a dog?
Feed it, give it water, bathe it, and take it for walks. - What do plants need from the soil?
Plants need nutrients and water from the soil to grow. - What is an example of an animal that needs a lot of care?
A horse needs lots of care, including feeding, grooming, and a safe shelter.
Part B: Objective Questions
20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options (a, b, c, d)
- Soil is important for _______.
a) Cooking
b) Planting
c) Reading
d) Walking - Loamy soil is made up of _______.
a) Sand, clay, and water
b) Sand, silt, and clay
c) Rocks and stones
d) Water and mud - Animals need _______ to live.
a) Water, food, and shelter
b) Clothes
c) Music
d) Books - _______ is used to make pottery.
a) Clay
b) Sand
c) Water
d) Wood - Plants need _______ to make food.
a) Music
b) Water
c) Sunlight
d) Wind - The soil that holds water well is _______.
a) Sandy soil
b) Loamy soil
c) Rocky soil
d) Clay soil - _______ is a common animal kept as a pet.
a) Dog
b) Elephant
c) Lion
d) Tiger - Animals need _______ to stay healthy.
a) Pets
b) Food, water, and care
c) Clothes
d) Houses - Clay soil is _______ when wet.
a) Soft
b) Hard
c) Sticky
d) Dry - Plants need _______ to grow well.
a) Water
b) Paper
c) Rocks
d) Shoes - The place where a plant grows is called its _______.
a) Shelter
b) Habitat
c) House
d) Bed - Animals need _______ to protect them from bad weather.
a) Food
b) Shelter
c) Clothes
d) Water - Animals need _______ to help them heal when they are sick.
a) Water
b) Medicine
c) Shoes
d) Rest - _______ is a farm animal that gives milk.
a) Dog
b) Cow
c) Cat
d) Pig - Plants use _______ from the soil to grow.
a) Water
b) Sunlight
c) Nutrients
d) Oxygen - To keep animals healthy, we need to _______ them regularly.
a) Feed
b) Ignore
c) Lock
d) Forget - Animals that live on farms are called _______.
a) Pets
b) Wild animals
c) Farm animals
d) Sea animals - Clay is _______ when it is dry.
a) Soft
b) Sticky
c) Hard
d) Wet - _______ is important for the growth of plants.
a) Water and sunlight
b) Books
c) Music
d) Shoes - Farm animals give us _______.
a) Food
b) Music
c) Books
d) Clothes
Part C: Theory Questions
20 Simple Short Answer Questions
- What is soil?
- What are the different types of soil?
- How do animals help us?
- Why is water important for animals?
- What do plants need to grow?
- How do we care for a dog?
- What is loamy soil good for?
- What is clay soil used for?
- How do we protect farm animals?
- What do animals need to stay healthy?
- Why is it important to clean animals?
- What are the uses of clay in Nigeria?
- What do plants need from the soil?
- How do we care for farm animals?
- How does loamy soil differ from clay soil?
- How can we tell when an animal is sick?
- Why do plants need sunlight?
- How do we protect animals from bad weather?
- What should you do if your pet is sick?
- Why is it important to give animals food and water every day?
Part D: True or False Questions
20 True or False Questions
- Soil is important for growing plants. (True/False)
- Animals do not need water to survive. (True/False)
- Clay soil is easy to drain. (True/False)
- All animals live in the same type of shelter. (True/False)
- Plants can grow without sunlight. (True/False)
- Animals should be fed every day. (True/False)
- Dogs need only food to stay healthy. (True/False)
- Clay is used for making bricks. (True/False)
- Plants can grow without water. (True/False)
- Animals need a safe place to sleep. (True/False)
- The soil is made of sand, clay, and air. (True/False)
- Animals need food, but not shelter. (True/False)
- Plants use sunlight to make food. (True/False)
- Regular health checks are not necessary for animals. (True/False)
- Keeping animals clean helps them stay healthy. (True/False)
- Animals can live without care. (True/False)
- We need to protect animals from harm. (True/False)
- Loamy soil is good for planting. (True/False)
- Animals only need food and water, not shelter. (True/False)
- Plants cannot grow in clay soil. (True/False)
Part E: Fill in the Gaps Questions
- Animals need _______ to stay alive.
- We plant in _______ soil.
- Clay soil is _______ when dry.
- Farm animals provide _______ for us.
- Plants need _______ and water to grow.
- _______ helps plants make food.
- Animals need _______ to protect them from bad weather.
- _______ is used to make pottery.
- Animals need _______ to stay healthy.
- Plants grow best in _______ soil.
- Animals need to be _______ to stay healthy.
- _______ are examples of farm animals.
- We protect animals from _______ like predators.
- _______ gives us food and oxygen.
- We clean animals to keep them _______.
- Clay soil is good for making _______.
- Plants need _______ to make food.
- Animals should be _______ regularly to stay healthy.
- We need to _______ our pets every day.
- Clay is used for making _______ in Nigeria.
Conclusion
Review the questions with students to ensure understanding. Provide feedback as needed and encourage students to revise the concepts covered in previous lessons. End the session with a discussion on how students can apply the knowledge learned in real-life situations, such as caring for pets and plants