Waste Disposal Materials: Recycling Health Habits Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Environmental Studies

Class: Kindergarten

Term: First Term

Week: Week 8

Age: 5 years

Topic: Waste Disposal Materials: Recycling

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Give a simple meaning of recycling.
2. Discuss simple methods of recycling waste materials such as books, metals, plastic products, and cans.

Set Induction:
Show pictures of recycled items and ask pupils if they know how these items can be used again.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with different types of waste materials.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Posters or charts showing recycling methods
• Samples of recyclable items (e.g., books, cans, plastic bottles)
• Rhymes about recycling

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Connect the concept of recycling to the pupils’ experiences of seeing waste items and using them again in different forms.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation skills
• Environmental awareness
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Creative thinking

Instructional Materials:

• Posters or charts with recycling methods
• Samples of recyclable items
• Rhymes about recycling

Content:

1. Simple Meaning of Recycling:
   • Recycling is the process of turning waste materials into new products that can be used again.
2. Examples of Recyclable Materials:
   • Books, metals, plastic products, cans
3. Simple Methods of Recycling:
   • Collecting waste materials separately
   • Reusing items for different purposes
   • Making new products from old materials

Evaluation Questions:

1. Recycling is turning waste materials into _____.
   a) food
   b) new products
   c) toys
   d) water
2. An example of a recyclable material is _____.
   a) fruit
   b) plastic bottle
   c) bread
   d) chocolate
3. We can recycle _____.
   a) books
   b) water
   c) sand
   d) trees
4. Recycling helps to _____.
   a) create more waste
   b) save resources
   c) make a mess
   d) use more energy
5. A method of recycling is _____.
   a) burning waste
   b) throwing waste anywhere
   c) collecting waste separately
   d) burying waste

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What is recycling?
   A: Recycling is turning waste materials into new products.
2. Q: Can you name some examples of recyclable materials?
   A: Books, metals, plastic products, and cans.
3. Q: How can we recycle waste materials?
   A: By collecting waste separately, reusing items, and making new products from old materials.
4. Q: Why is recycling important?
   A: Recycling helps to save resources and reduce waste.
5. Q: What can we do with old books?
   A: We can recycle them to make new paper products.
6. Q: Can we recycle plastic bottles?
   A: Yes, plastic bottles can be recycled to make new plastic items.
7. Q: What should we do with metal cans?
   A: We should recycle them to make new metal products.
8. Q: How does recycling help the environment?
   A: Recycling reduces the amount of waste and saves natural resources.
9. Q: What is one simple method of recycling?
   A: Collecting waste materials separately.
10. Q: Can recycling help save energy?
    A: Yes, recycling can save energy by using old materials to make new products.

Presentation:

Step 1: Introduce the topic of recycling by showing pictures of recyclable items and asking pupils if they know what recycling means.

Step 2: Explain the meaning of recycling and give examples of recyclable materials.

Step 3: Divide the pupils into small groups and provide them with posters or charts showing different recycling methods. Allow them to discuss and display these methods.

Step 4: Lead the class in reciting rhymes about recycling.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the concept of recycling using simple language.
• Facilitate the small group discussions on recycling methods.
• Lead the class in reciting rhymes about recycling.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
• Participate in group discussions and display posters or charts.
• Recite rhymes about recycling as a class.

Assessment:

• Observe pupils’ participation in the discussion and group activities.
• Ask pupils to explain one method of recycling.

Conclusion:
The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson and encourages pupils to practice recycling at home and in their school.

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