Exploring the Environment and Identifying Things in the Environment Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 1
Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – Exploring the Environment
Subject: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – Basic Science
Class: Primary 1 (Basic 1)
Term: Summer Coaching
Week: 1
Topic: The Environment
Sub-topic: Exploring the Environment and Identifying Things in the Environment
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define the environment.
- Identify and mention different things in the environment.
- Describe some objects in their environment.
Keywords: Environment, objects, observation, identify
Set Induction: Display pictures of various objects found in the environment and ask pupils to name them.
Entry Behavior: Pupils should have basic knowledge of common objects around them.
Learning Resources and Materials: Pictures, charts, textbooks
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Review objects commonly seen around the home and school.
Core Skills: Observation, identification, description
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1
Instructional Materials: Pictures, charts, textbooks
Content
- Definition of the Environment:
- The environment is everything around us, including the air, land, water, plants, and animals.
- Things in the Environment:
- Examples of things in the environment: trees, flowers, buildings, cars, animals, and people.
- Importance of these things: Trees provide oxygen, buildings give us shelter, cars help us move from one place to another, etc.
Presentation
Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
- Review common objects found around the home and school using pictures and charts.
Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
- Explain what the environment is and discuss its components using simple definitions and examples.
Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute
- Take pupils on a study-walk to observe and identify various things in the environment.
- Back in the classroom, facilitate a discussion where pupils mention and describe the things they observed.
Teacher’s Activities
- Study-Walk:
- Take pupils on a study-walk around and outside the school to observe various things in the environment.
- Point out different objects and explain their importance.
- Class Discussion:
- Back in the classroom, ask pupils to mention the things they observed during the walk.
- Help pupils to describe these objects and discuss their importance.
Pupils’ Activities
- Observation:
- Observe and identify various things during the study-walk.
- Identification:
- Mention and describe the things they observed in the environment.
Learning Resources
- Pictures: Various pictures of objects found in the environment.
- Charts: Charts showing different parts of the environment.
- Textbook: Relevant sections from the textbook.
Evaluation
- Trees provide us with _______.
- a) food
- b) oxygen
- c) shelter
- d) water
- Cars help us _______ from one place to another.
- a) run
- b) jump
- c) move
- d) play
- Buildings give us _______.
- a) water
- b) food
- c) shelter
- d) air
- Flowers are a part of the _______.
- a) sky
- b) water
- c) land
- d) environment
- Animals are _______ things in the environment.
- a) living
- b) non-living
- c) artificial
- d) man-made
- The sky is part of the _______.
- a) environment
- b) school
- c) house
- d) tree
- We can see _______ in the environment.
- a) cars
- b) stars
- c) food
- d) books
- The sun is _______ part of the environment.
- a) a living
- b) a non-living
- c) an artificial
- d) a man-made
- Water is found in _______.
- a) rivers
- b) buildings
- c) animals
- d) trees
- Plants need _______ to grow.
- a) water
- b) food
- c) air
- d) toys
- _______ provides us with light and heat.
- a) Moon
- b) Car
- c) Sun
- d) Tree
- We breathe _______ from the air.
- a) food
- b) oxygen
- c) water
- d) toys
- Birds live in _______.
- a) water
- b) trees
- c) cars
- d) houses
- Fish live in _______.
- a) trees
- b) water
- c) air
- d) land
- Grass is a type of _______.
- a) animal
- b) plant
- c) building
- d) car
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What is the environment? A: The environment is everything around us, including the air, land, water, plants, and animals.
- Q: Name two things found in the environment. A: Trees and cars.
- Q: Why are trees important? A: Trees provide us with oxygen.
- Q: What do buildings provide us with? A: Buildings provide us with shelter.
- Q: How do cars help us? A: Cars help us move from one place to another.
- Q: What is one example of a living thing in the environment? A: An animal.
- Q: What is one example of a non-living thing in the environment? A: A building.
- Q: Why is water important for plants? A: Plants need water to grow.
- Q: Where can we find fish in the environment? A: In water.
- Q: What provides us with light and heat? A: The sun.
- Q: Where do birds live? A: In trees.
- Q: What do we breathe from the air? A: Oxygen.
- Q: Name a part of the environment that we can see in the sky. A: Stars.
- Q: What do flowers add to the environment? A: Beauty and color.
- Q: Why is it important to have plants in our environment? A: Plants provide us with oxygen and help keep the air clean.
Teacher’s Activities
- Study-Walk:
- Take pupils on a study-walk around and outside the school to observe various things in the environment.
- Point out different objects and explain their importance.
- Class Discussion:
- Back in the classroom, ask pupils to mention the things they observed during the walk.
- Help pupils to describe these objects and discuss their importance.
Pupils’ Activities
- Observation:
- Observe and identify various things during the study-walk.
- Identification:
- Mention and describe the things they observed in the environment.
Learning Resources
- Pictures: Various pictures of objects found in the environment.
- Charts: Charts showing different parts of the environment.
- Textbook: Relevant sections from the textbook.
Assessment
- Identify five things in the environment from a given picture.
- Describe the importance of trees, buildings, and cars.
Evaluation Questions
- What is the environment?
- Name three things found in the environment.
- Why are trees important?
- What do buildings provide us with?
- How do cars help us?
- Describe one thing you saw during the study-walk.
- Name a living thing in the environment.
- What are non-living things in the environment?
- Why is it important to have plants in our environment?
- Describe the environment around your home.
Conclusion
- Mark pupils’ work and provide feedback.
- Reinforce key points about the environment and the importance of various objects within it.
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