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:

1. Identify air as a component of the surrounding.
2. Demonstrate the existence of air using paper or a hand fan.
3. 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

1. Existence of Air:
   • Air is invisible but present everywhere.
   • Air is a vital component of our environment.
2. 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

1. 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

1. Identification:
   • Identify air as part of the environment.
2. 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)

1. Air is _______ but present everywhere.
   • a) visible
   • b) invisible
   • c) heavy
   • d) colorful
2. What can be used to demonstrate the movement of air?
   • a) Paper
   • b) Stone
   • c) Water
   • d) Metal
3. Air occupies _______.
   • a) nothing
   • b) space
   • c) time
   • d) color
4. Which object can be inflated to show that air occupies space?
   • a) Balloon
   • b) Rock
   • c) Stick
   • d) Paper
5. Air is a vital component of our _______.
   • a) environment
   • b) food
   • c) clothes
   • d) games
6. What happens when you blow air into a polythene bag?
   • a) It deflates
   • b) It inflates
   • c) It disappears
   • d) It changes color
7. We cannot see air because it is _______.
   • a) visible
   • b) invisible
   • c) colorful
   • d) noisy
8. What can you use to feel the movement of air?
   • a) Hand fan
   • b) Book
   • c) Cloth
   • d) Pen
9. Air helps fill up _______.
   • a) containers
   • b) tables
   • c) pencils
   • d) stones
10. Which of these objects shows that air occupies space when inflated?
    • a) Balloon
    • b) Leaf
    • c) Bottle
    • d) Box
11. Air is necessary for _______.
    • a) life
    • b) drawing
    • c) painting
    • d) reading
12. What do you feel when you wave a paper fan?
    • a) Air
    • b) Water
    • c) Heat
    • d) Light
13. 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
14. 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
15. When you blow air into a balloon, it _______.
    • a) inflates
    • b) deflates
    • c) stays the same
    • d) shrinks

Class Activity Discussion (15 questions)

1. Q: Can we see air? A: No, air is invisible.
2. Q: How can we show that air is present? A: By using a hand fan or paper to feel the movement of air.
3. Q: What happens when you blow air into a balloon? A: The balloon inflates, showing that air occupies space.
4. Q: Why is air important? A: Air is necessary for life and is a vital component of our environment.
5. Q: What can you use to feel the air? A: You can use a hand fan or wave a piece of paper.
6. Q: What do you observe when you inflate a polythene bag? A: The polythene bag inflates, showing that air occupies space.
7. Q: Is air present everywhere? A: Yes, air is present everywhere.
8. Q: How do you know air occupies space? A: By inflating objects like balloons and polythene bags.
9. Q: What do you feel when you wave a fan? A: You feel the movement of air.
10. Q: Can air fill up containers? A: Yes, air can fill up containers like balloons and polythene bags.
11. Q: What is a hand fan used for? A: A hand fan is used to feel the movement of air.
12. Q: Why can’t we see air? A: Because air is invisible.
13. Q: What happens to a balloon when you blow air into it? A: The balloon inflates.
14. Q: What can you use to show the presence of air? A: You can use a paper fan or a hand fan.
15. Q: Why does a polythene bag inflate when you blow air into it? A: Because air occupies space.

Teacher’s Activities

1. 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

1. Identification:
   • Identify air as part of the environment.
2. 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)

1. Can we see air?
2. How can we show that air is present?
3. What happens when you blow air into a balloon?
4. Why is air important?
5. What can you use to feel the air?
6. What do you observe when you inflate a polythene bag?
7. Is air present everywhere?
8. How do you know air occupies space?
9. What do you feel when you wave a fan?
10. Can air fill up containers?

Conclusion

• Mark pupils’ activities and provide necessary feedback.
• Reinforce the importance of understanding the existence and properties of air.