Waste Disposal Materials: Compost Health Habits Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Environmental Studies
Class: Kindergarten
Term: First Term
Week: Week 7
Age: 5 years
Topic: Waste Disposal Materials: Compost
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Give a simple meaning of compost.
- State examples of compost materials.
Set Induction:
Show pictures of fruits, vegetables, and leaves. Ask the pupils if they know what happens to them when they are no longer needed.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with different types of waste materials.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Pictures of fruits, vegetables, and leaves
- Waste basket from the classroom or school environment
- Small gardening tools (optional)
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Connect the concept of waste disposal to the pupils’ experiences of throwing away fruits, vegetables, and leaves.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Observation skills
- Understanding of the environment
- Teamwork and collaboration
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of compost materials
- Waste basket from the classroom or school environment
- Small gardening tools (optional)
Content:
- Simple Meaning of Compost:
- Compost is decayed organic material used as a fertilizer for plants.
- Examples of Compost Materials:
- Fruit and vegetable scraps
- Leaves and grass clippings
- Coffee grounds and tea bags
Evaluation Questions:
- Compost is decayed organic material used as _____.
a) food
b) a toy
c) a fertilizer
d) a book - Examples of compost materials include _____.
a) plastic bottles
b) fruit and vegetable scraps
c) paper towels
d) glass jars - Composting helps _____.
a) make the soil dirty
b) plants grow
c) waste disappear
d) animals sleep
Class Activity Discussion:
- Q: What is compost?
A: Compost is decayed organic material used as a fertilizer for plants. - Q: Can you name some examples of compost materials?
A: Fruit and vegetable scraps, leaves, grass clippings, coffee grounds, and tea bags. - Q: How does composting help plants?
A: Composting provides essential nutrients to the soil, helping plants grow strong and healthy. - Q: Where can we find compost materials?
A: We can find compost materials in our kitchen, garden, and yard. - Q: Why is composting important for the environment?
A: Composting reduces waste sent to landfills and improves soil health.
Presentation:
Step 1: Introduce the topic of compost by showing pictures of compost materials.
Step 2: Discuss the meaning of compost and its examples with the pupils.
Step 3: Take the pupils to identify the waste basket in their classroom or school environment.
Step 4: Lead a discussion on the importance of disposing of refuse to the soil and how composting helps plants grow.
Step 5: Divide the pupils into small groups and encourage them to display compost materials they can find in their surroundings.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain the concept of compost using simple language.
- Facilitate the identification of the waste basket and discussion on the importance of composting.
- Guide the pupils in displaying compost materials in small groups.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
- Identify the waste basket in their classroom or school environment.
- Discuss the importance of composting in small groups.
Assessment:
- Observe pupils’ participation in the discussion and identification of compost materials.
- Ask pupils to name one example of compost material.
Conclusion:
The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson and encourages pupils to practice composting at home and in their school garden if available.
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