Existence of Air and Air Occupies Space Basic Science Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 4
Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – Understanding Air
Subject: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – Basic Science
Class: Primary 1 (Basic 1)
Term: Summer Coaching
Week: 4
Topic: Air
Sub-topic: Existence of Air and Air Occupies Space
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify air as a component of the surrounding.
- Demonstrate the existence of air using paper or a hand fan.
- Inflate balloons and polythene bags to show that air occupies space.
Keywords: Air, existence, space, inflate
Set Induction: Show a video or poster of objects moving in the wind.
Entry Behavior: Pupils should have basic knowledge of the environment, including soil and its components.
Learning Resources and Materials: Paper, hand fan, balloons, polythene bags, charts, and posters
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Review the concept of soil and introduce air as another component of the environment.
Core Skills: Observation, identification, demonstration
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1
Instructional Materials: Paper, hand fan, balloons, polythene bags, charts, posters
Content
- Existence of Air:
- Air is invisible but present everywhere.
- Air is a vital component of our environment.
- Air Occupies Space:
- Air can fill up spaces, such as in balloons or polythene bags.
- Demonstration of air taking up space by inflating objects.
Presentation
Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
- Review the types of soil and their importance.
Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
- Explain what air is and its presence around us using simple definitions and examples.
Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute
- Use paper or a hand fan to demonstrate the movement of air.
- Inflate balloons and polythene bags to show that air occupies space.
- Facilitate a discussion where pupils share their observations about air.
Teacher’s Activities
- Guidance:
- Guide pupils to identify air as a component of the surrounding.
- Assist pupils in demonstrating the existence of air using paper or a hand fan.
- Aid pupils in inflating balloons and polythene bags to show that air occupies space.
Pupils’ Activities
- Identification:
- Identify air as part of the environment.
- Demonstration:
- Demonstrate the existence of air using paper or a hand fan.
- Inflate balloons and polythene bags to show that air occupies space.
Learning Resources
- Paper and Hand Fan: For demonstrating the movement of air.
- Balloons and Polythene Bags: For showing that air occupies space.
- Charts and Posters: Visual aids showing the presence and properties of air.
Evaluation (15 questions)
- Air is _______ but present everywhere.
- a) visible
- b) invisible
- c) heavy
- d) colorful
- What can be used to demonstrate the movement of air?
- a) Paper
- b) Stone
- c) Water
- d) Metal
- Air occupies _______.
- a) nothing
- b) space
- c) time
- d) color
- Which object can be inflated to show that air occupies space?
- a) Balloon
- b) Rock
- c) Stick
- d) Paper
- Air is a vital component of our _______.
- a) environment
- b) food
- c) clothes
- d) games
- What happens when you blow air into a polythene bag?
- a) It deflates
- b) It inflates
- c) It disappears
- d) It changes color
- We cannot see air because it is _______.
- a) visible
- b) invisible
- c) colorful
- d) noisy
- What can you use to feel the movement of air?
- a) Hand fan
- b) Book
- c) Cloth
- d) Pen
- Air helps fill up _______.
- a) containers
- b) tables
- c) pencils
- d) stones
- Which of these objects shows that air occupies space when inflated?
- a) Balloon
- b) Leaf
- c) Bottle
- d) Box
- Air is necessary for _______.
- a) life
- b) drawing
- c) painting
- d) reading
- What do you feel when you wave a paper fan?
- a) Air
- b) Water
- c) Heat
- d) Light
- Which of the following is NOT true about air?
- a) It occupies space
- b) It is visible
- c) It is present everywhere
- d) It can fill balloons
- What is a simple way to show air exists?
- a) Using a hand fan
- b) Using a rock
- c) Using water
- d) Using a pencil
- When you blow air into a balloon, it _______.
- a) inflates
- b) deflates
- c) stays the same
- d) shrinks
Class Activity Discussion (15 questions)
- Q: Can we see air? A: No, air is invisible.
- Q: How can we show that air is present? A: By using a hand fan or paper to feel the movement of air.
- Q: What happens when you blow air into a balloon? A: The balloon inflates, showing that air occupies space.
- Q: Why is air important? A: Air is necessary for life and is a vital component of our environment.
- Q: What can you use to feel the air? A: You can use a hand fan or wave a piece of paper.
- Q: What do you observe when you inflate a polythene bag? A: The polythene bag inflates, showing that air occupies space.
- Q: Is air present everywhere? A: Yes, air is present everywhere.
- Q: How do you know air occupies space? A: By inflating objects like balloons and polythene bags.
- Q: What do you feel when you wave a fan? A: You feel the movement of air.
- Q: Can air fill up containers? A: Yes, air can fill up containers like balloons and polythene bags.
- Q: What is a hand fan used for? A: A hand fan is used to feel the movement of air.
- Q: Why can’t we see air? A: Because air is invisible.
- Q: What happens to a balloon when you blow air into it? A: The balloon inflates.
- Q: What can you use to show the presence of air? A: You can use a paper fan or a hand fan.
- Q: Why does a polythene bag inflate when you blow air into it? A: Because air occupies space.
Teacher’s Activities
- Guidance:
- Guide pupils to identify air as a component of the surrounding.
- Assist pupils in demonstrating the existence of air using paper or a hand fan.
- Aid pupils in inflating balloons and polythene bags to show that air occupies space.
Pupils’ Activities
- Identification:
- Identify air as part of the environment.
- Demonstration:
- Demonstrate the existence of air using paper or a hand fan.
- Inflate balloons and polythene bags to show that air occupies space.
Learning Resources
- Paper and Hand Fan: For demonstrating the movement of air.
- Balloons and Polythene Bags: For showing that air occupies space.
- Charts and Posters: Visual aids showing the presence and properties of air.
Assessment
- Identify air as a component of the environment.
- Demonstrate the existence of air using different materials.
Evaluation Questions (10 questions)
- Can we see air?
- How can we show that air is present?
- What happens when you blow air into a balloon?
- Why is air important?
- What can you use to feel the air?
- What do you observe when you inflate a polythene bag?
- Is air present everywhere?
- How do you know air occupies space?
- What do you feel when you wave a fan?
- Can air fill up containers?
Conclusion
- Mark pupils’ activities and provide necessary feedback.
- Reinforce the importance of understanding the existence and properties of air.