Uses of Water Basic Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 10

Age: 6 years

Topic: Water

Sub-topic: Uses of Water

Duration: 60 minutes

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

1. Identify the composition of water.
2. Describe the properties of water.
3. Mention the uses of water to living things (plants and animals).

Key Words:

• Water
• Composition
• Properties
• Uses
• Plants
• Animals

Set Induction:

• Begin with a question: “Why do we need water to drink?”

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils have basic understanding of what water is and where it comes from.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of water in different forms (liquid, ice, vapor)
• Flashcards with images of plants and animals
• Real-life examples of water uses (drinking, bathing, watering plants)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Discuss previous lessons on the meaning and sources of water.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Communication
• Practical application

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with pictures of water in different forms
• Charts showing uses of water for plants and animals

Content

Explanation of the Topic:

1. Composition of Water:
   • Water is made up of two elements, hydrogen and oxygen, in the ratio of 2:1.
2. Properties of Water:
   • Colorless: Water has no color.
   • Tasteless: Water does not have a taste.
   • Odorless: Water does not have a smell.
   • Liquid form: Water can flow and take the shape of its container.
   • Solid form: Water freezes into ice when it is very cold.
   • Gas form: Water turns into vapor when it is heated.
3. Uses of Water to Living Things:
   • Plants: Water helps plants grow by giving them nutrients and keeping them hydrated.
   • Animals: Water is essential for animals to drink and stay hydrated. It also helps them keep cool.

Questions

1. Water is made up of _____ and oxygen (a) carbon (b) hydrogen (c) nitrogen (d) none of the above.
2. Water has no _____ (a) color (b) taste (c) smell (d) all of the above.
3. Water can be a _____ when it is cold (a) gas (b) liquid (c) solid (d) none of the above.
4. Plants use water for _____ and growth (a) eating (b) sleeping (c) drinking (d) breathing.
5. Animals drink water to stay _____ (a) warm (b) cool (c) dry (d) hydrated.
6. Ice is the _____ form of water (a) solid (b) liquid (c) gas (d) none of the above.
7. Water turns into vapor when it is _____ (a) heated (b) cooled (c) shaken (d) stirred.
8. Animals need water to _____ (a) swim (b) fly (c) stay hydrated (d) hide.
9. Water is essential for _____ and animals (a) plants (b) stones (c) houses (d) cars.
10. Water is made up of _____ (a) one element (b) two elements (c) three elements (d) none of the above.

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is the composition of water?
   • Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen.
2. What are the properties of water?
   • Water is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. It can exist in three forms: solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (vapor).
3. Why is water important to plants?
   • Water helps plants grow by providing them with nutrients and keeping them hydrated.
4. How does water benefit animals?
   • Animals need water to drink and stay hydrated. It also helps them regulate their body temperature.
5. What happens when water is heated?
   • Water turns into vapor (gas form) when it is heated.
6. Can water have a taste?
   • No, water is tasteless.
7. What is ice?
   • Ice is the solid form of water.
8. How do animals get water?
   • Animals get water by drinking it from rivers, lakes, or other sources.
9. Why do plants need water?
   • Plants need water for photosynthesis and to transport nutrients.
10. Is water made up of one or two elements?
    • Water is made up of two elements: hydrogen and oxygen.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

• Briefly review what was learned in the last lesson about the uses of water.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

• Explain the composition and properties of water.

Step 3: Class Contributions

• Ask pupils to describe how they use water every day and why it is important.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures and real-life examples of water in different forms.
• Discuss the properties of water using practical examples.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen and participate in discussions.
• Identify the uses of water for plants and animals.

Assessment

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

Evaluation Questions

1. What elements make up water?
2. Name one property of water.
3. How does water benefit plants?
4. Why do animals need water?
5. What happens when water is heated?
6. Can water have a taste?
7. What is ice?
8. How do animals get water?
9. Why do plants need water?
10. How many elements make up water?

Conclusion

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

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