Uses of Colours Basic Science Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Explore the world of colour with this lesson! Identify different colours, classify objects, and discuss the uses and importance of colours in living and non-living things.

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Primary 2

Term: Third Term

Week: 4

Topic: Colour – Different colours, classification of objects using colour, uses of colour

Sub-topic: Identifying colours, classifying objects, uses and importance of colour

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
  • Identify different colours.
  • Classify objects using colour.
  • Identify colours in living and non-living things.
  • Discuss the uses of colours.
  • Appraise the importance of colours.

Key Words: Colour, classification, objects, living, non-living, uses

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils are familiar with basic colours like red, blue, and yellow.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Colourful objects (fruit, toys, clothes).
• Pictures showing living and non-living things in various colours.
• Colour charts and flashcards.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Talk about everyday objects and their colours, like fruits and vegetables.
• Discuss colours pupils see in their surroundings.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation, communication, critical thinking.

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.

Instructional Materials:

• Colourful objects and pictures, colour charts, and flashcards.

Content:

• Explanation of different colours and how to classify objects using colour.
• Discussion about the uses of colours and their importance.

1. Identify Different Colours:

• Red: A bright, bold colour. 🍎
• Blue: A calm, cool colour. 🌊
• Green: The colour of grass and leaves. 🍃
• Yellow: A cheerful, sunny colour. 🌞
• Purple: A rich, royal colour. 🍇
• Orange: A warm, vibrant colour. 🍊

2. Classify Objects Using Colour:

• Red: Apples, tomatoes, and fire trucks. 🍎
• Blue: The sky, the ocean, and blueberries. 🌊
• Green: Grass, trees, and broccoli. 🍃
• Yellow: Bananas, lemons, and the sun. 🌞
• Purple: Grapes, eggplants, and flowers. 🍇
• Orange: Oranges, pumpkins, and carrots. 🍊

3. Identify Colours in Living and Non-Living Things:

• Living Things: Flowers come in many colours like pink, yellow, and purple. 🌸
• Non-Living Things: Buildings can be painted in different colours like red, blue, and white. 🏠

4. Discuss the Uses of Colours:

• Art: Colours help us paint beautiful pictures. 🎨
• Clothing: We wear clothes in many colours like red, blue, and green. 👗
• Traffic Lights: Colours help us know when to stop or go. 🚦
• Emotions: Colours can make us feel happy, calm, or excited.

5. Appraise the Importance of Colours:

• Colours help us tell things apart.
• They make our world beautiful.
• Colours can keep us safe (e.g., stop signs are red). 🚦
• They help us express ourselves through art and fashion.

Let’s explore the world of colours and enjoy how they brighten our lives! 😊

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What is your favourite colour?
   • (The answer will vary depending on the pupil.)
2. What colour is the sky on a clear day?
   • The sky is blue.
3. What colour is a ripe banana?
   • A ripe banana is yellow.
4. What colour are leaves?
   • Leaves are usually green.
5. What colour is an apple?
   • An apple can be red, green, or yellow.
6. What colour is a fire truck?
   • A fire truck is red.
7. What colour is an orange?
   • An orange is orange.
8. What colour is the sun?
   • The sun is yellow.
9. What colours can flowers be?
   • Flowers can be many colours like pink, purple, yellow, or red.
10. What colours can houses be painted?
    • Houses can be painted different colours like white, blue, or red.
11. Why are traffic lights important?
    • They help control traffic and keep us safe.
12. What does a red traffic light mean?
    • It means stop.
13. How does colour help us?
    • Colours help us recognize things and make our world beautiful.
14. How do colours affect our emotions?
    • Colours can make us feel happy, calm, or excited.
15. Why do we wear different coloured clothes?
    • We wear different coloured clothes to express ourselves and our styles.

Enjoy exploring the different colours in the world around you! 😊

Evaluation :

1. The sky is ______. a. yellow b. green c. blue d. red
2. A banana is ______ when ripe. a. purple b. yellow c. blue d. black
3. Leaves are usually ______. a. pink b. white c. green d. orange
4. An apple can be ______, green, or yellow. a. blue b. red c. black d. purple
5. A fire truck is ______. a. green b. blue c. red d. white
6. An orange is ______. a. red b. yellow c. orange d. purple
7. The sun is ______. a. blue b. yellow c. green d. purple
8. Flowers can be many colours like pink, ______, and yellow. a. brown b. white c. black d. purple
9. Houses can be painted in many colours like white, blue, or ______. a. green b. black c. red d. yellow
10. Traffic lights use three colours: red, yellow, and ______. a. black b. white c. green d. blue
11. Traffic lights help us ______. a. walk b. stay safe c. fly d. run
12. Red at a traffic light means ______. a. go b. stop c. walk d. turn
13. Colours make our world ______. a. boring b. dark c. beautiful d. quiet
14. Colours can affect our ______. a. emotions b. sleep c. eating d. studying
15. We use colours in our ______. a. homes b. minds c. hearts d. dreams

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was about sound energy and local instruments.

• Teacher asks pupils what they remember about sounds and how they use them.
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Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic of colour, classification of objects using colour, and uses of colour.

• Explains the importance of colours in our daily lives.
• Uses flashcards and colour charts to show different colours and their names.

Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.

• Encourages pupils to identify colours of different objects.
• Guides pupils in discussing uses of colours in art, clothing, and traffic lights.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explains the topic using simple language and examples.
• Shows pictures of living and non-living things in different colours.
• Discusses the uses and importance of colours with the pupils.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher’s explanations.
• Identify colours of different objects.
• Participate in discussions about the uses of colours.

Assessment:

• The teacher asks ten evaluation questions to check understanding.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What colour is the sky on a clear day?
2. What colour is a ripe banana?
3. What colour is an apple?
4. Name a fruit that is orange.
5. What colour is grass?
6. What colour is the sun?
7. Name an object that is red.
8. What colour is the water in a swimming pool?
9. Why is colour important in traffic lights?
10. Name a flower that is pink.

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to check pupils’ answers.
• Provides feedback and corrects any mistakes.
• Praises pupils for their participation and encourages them to observe colours around them.

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