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:

1. Give a simple meaning of compost.
2. 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:

1. Simple Meaning of Compost:
   • Compost is decayed organic material used as a fertilizer for plants.
2. Examples of Compost Materials:
   • Fruit and vegetable scraps
   • Leaves and grass clippings
   • Coffee grounds and tea bags

Evaluation Questions:

1. Compost is decayed organic material used as _____.
   a) food
   b) a toy
   c) a fertilizer
   d) a book
2. Examples of compost materials include _____.
   a) plastic bottles
   b) fruit and vegetable scraps
   c) paper towels
   d) glass jars
3. Composting helps _____.
   a) make the soil dirty
   b) plants grow
   c) waste disappear
   d) animals sleep

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What is compost?
   A: Compost is decayed organic material used as a fertilizer for plants.
2. Q: Can you name some examples of compost materials?
   A: Fruit and vegetable scraps, leaves, grass clippings, coffee grounds, and tea bags.
3. Q: How does composting help plants?
   A: Composting provides essential nutrients to the soil, helping plants grow strong and healthy.
4. Q: Where can we find compost materials?
   A: We can find compost materials in our kitchen, garden, and yard.
5. 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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