Sources of Energy Basic Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 5

Age: 6 years

Topic: Energy II

Sub-topic: Sources of Energy

Duration: 60 minutes

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

1. Explain energy.
2. List the sources of energy.
3. Explain the uses of energy.

Key Words:

• Energy
• Sources
• Sun
• Food
• Electricity
• Fuel

Set Induction:

• Start with a simple question: “What makes the light in our classroom work?” to engage pupils.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils have a basic understanding of energy from the previous lesson.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures showing different sources of energy
• Flashcards with names and images of energy sources
• Real-life examples (e.g., flashlight, food, battery)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review the different types and uses of energy discussed in the previous lesson.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Observation
• Communication

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with pictures of energy sources
• Charts showing sources of energy

Content

Explanation of the Topic:

1. Meaning of Energy:
   • Energy is what makes things work or move.
   • It is needed to do any kind of work.
2. Sources of Energy:
   • Sun: The main source of light and heat energy.
   • Food: Gives us energy to work and play.
   • Electricity: Powers our homes and gadgets.
   • Fuel: Used to power cars and machines.
   • Batteries: Provide energy for small devices like toys and remote controls.
3. Uses of Energy:
   • Light: To see things at night (e.g., bulbs, flashlights).
   • Heat: To cook food and keep warm (e.g., stoves, heaters).
   • Movement: To move cars, bikes, and machines.
   • Sound: To play music and communicate (e.g., radios, telephones).

Evaluation:

1. The sun is a source of _____ (a) water (b) energy (c) food (d) wind.
2. We get energy from _____ to work and play (a) toys (b) food (c) books (d) water.
3. _____ is used to power our homes (a) Electricity (b) Water (c) Sun (d) Food.
4. Cars run on _____ (a) air (b) fuel (c) water (d) soil.
5. Batteries provide energy for _____ (a) toys (b) food (c) books (d) water.
6. We need energy to _____ things (a) break (b) move (c) stop (d) hide.
7. _____ gives us light and heat (a) Water (b) Sun (c) Moon (d) Star.
8. To cook food, we use _____ energy (a) light (b) sound (c) heat (d) movement.
9. _____ is needed to play music (a) Light (b) Sound (c) Heat (d) Movement.
10. Energy makes things _____ (a) sleep (b) work (c) stop (d) hide.

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is energy?
   • Energy is what makes things work or move.
2. Can you name some sources of energy?
   • Yes, sources of energy include the sun, food, electricity, fuel, and batteries.
3. How does the sun provide energy?
   • The sun provides light and heat energy.
4. What gives us energy to work and play?
   • Food gives us energy to work and play.
5. What powers our homes and gadgets?
   • Electricity powers our homes and gadgets.
6. How do cars and machines get their energy?
   • Cars and machines get their energy from fuel.
7. What do batteries do?
   • Batteries provide energy for small devices like toys and remote controls.
8. Why do we need energy to see things at night?
   • We need energy to light bulbs and flashlights to see things at night.
9. What type of energy do we use to cook food?
   • We use heat energy to cook food.
10. What is needed to play music and communicate?
    • Sound energy is needed to play music and communicate.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• Briefly review what was learned in the last lesson about energy and its uses.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• Explain the meaning of energy and introduce sources of energy.
• Show pictures of different sources of energy.

Step 3: Class Contributions

• Ask pupils to mention sources of energy they know.
• Discuss the uses of each energy source.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures and real-life examples of energy sources.
• Guide pupils in identifying and discussing the sources and uses of energy.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen and participate in discussions.
• Identify and name sources and uses of energy.

Assessment

• Observe pupils’ participation and understanding during the lesson.
• Use the fill-in-the-blank questions to assess comprehension.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is energy?
2. Name two sources of energy.
3. How does the sun provide energy?
4. What gives us energy to work and play?
5. What powers our homes and gadgets?
6. How do cars and machines get their energy?
7. What do batteries do?
8. Why do we need energy to see things at night?
9. What type of energy do we use to cook food?
10. What is needed to play music and communicate?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to check pupils’ work and provide feedback.

More Useful Links :

• Living Things at Home Basic Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
• Non-Living Things Around Us Basic Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Meaning and Uses of Energy Basic Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4