Meaning of Simple Machines Basic Technology Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 1
Basic Technology Primary One – Weekly Lesson Plan
Subject: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – Basic Technology
Class: Primary 1 (Basic 1)
Term: Summer Coaching
Week 1: Simple Machines
Topic/Content:
- Meaning of Simple Machines: A device that makes work easy (e.g., broom, spoon, see-saw/swing, hoe, cutlass, etc.).
- Simple Machines in the School
- Simple Machines in the House
- Simple Machines on the Farm
Teacher’s Activities:
- Guide pupils to define a machine as a device for making work easier.
- Provide samples of simple machines (broom, spoons, pair of scissors, etc.).
- Lead pupils to identify simple machines in the school.
- Lead pupils to identify simple machines in the home.
- Take pupils to visit and observe workers on the farm.
- Lead them to identify simple machines used by workers on the farm.
Pupils’ Activities:
- Identify simple machines.
- Collect and use some simple machines (e.g., broom, hoe, can-opener, spoon, etc.).
- Identify simple machines in the school.
- Identify simple machines in the home (pair of scissors, iron, etc.).
- Observe workers as they use simple machines on the farm.
Learning Resources: Broom, see-saw, hoe, cutlass, can-opener, spoon, blender, iron, scissors, mortar & pestle, cutlass, wheelbarrow, basket, head pan.
Content:
- Definition and examples of simple machines.
- Identification of simple machines in different environments (school, home, farm).
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 a simple machine is and discuss its components using simple definitions and examples.
- Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute
- Show pupils various simple machines and explain their uses.
- Facilitate a discussion where pupils mention and describe the simple machines they use at home and see at school.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Guide pupils to define and identify simple machines.
- Provide examples and real objects for better understanding.
- Take pupils on a practical walk to identify simple machines in different environments.
Pupils’ Activities:
- Actively participate in discussions.
- Identify and name simple machines.
- Engage in hands-on activities with provided samples.
Learning Resources:
- Pictures, charts, real objects (broom, spoon, hoe, cutlass, etc.).
Evaluation
- A device that makes work easy is called a _______.
- a) tool
- b) machine
- c) toy
- d) vehicle
- Which of these is a simple machine used in the school?
- a) See-saw
- b) Iron
- c) Blender
- d) Wheelbarrow
- Which of these simple machines can be found in the home?
- a) Hoe
- b) Spoon
- c) Cutlass
- d) Head pan
- What simple machine do farmers use to carry crops?
- a) Basket
- b) Iron
- c) Blender
- d) Spoon
- Simple machines help to _______.
- a) make work easy
- b) play games
- c) cook food
- d) draw pictures
- A broom is used to _______.
- a) cut grass
- b) sweep floors
- c) chop wood
- d) sew clothes
- Which simple machine can be used to cut paper?
- a) Scissors
- b) Spoon
- c) Blender
- d) Head pan
- The see-saw is found in the _______.
- a) kitchen
- b) playground
- c) farm
- d) bathroom
- A hoe is a simple machine used on the _______.
- a) farm
- b) school
- c) house
- d) road
- Which of these is used to carry water on the farm?
- a) Head pan
- b) Blender
- c) Spoon
- d) Iron
- A spoon is used to _______.
- a) eat food
- b) cut wood
- c) carry water
- d) play games
- What simple machine helps to cut grass on the farm?
- a) Cutlass
- b) Spoon
- c) Blender
- d) Iron
- Simple machines in the house make _______ easier.
- a) household tasks
- b) studying
- c) playing
- d) drawing
- Which simple machine can you find in the school playground?
- a) See-saw
- b) Iron
- c) Blender
- d) Mortar & Pestle
- A wheelbarrow is used to _______.
- a) carry heavy loads
- b) sweep floors
- c) cut wood
- d) cook food
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What is a simple machine? A: A device that makes work easier.
- Q: Can you name some simple machines found in the school? A: Yes, examples include the see-saw and broom.
- Q: What simple machines do we use at home? A: We use machines like the blender, iron, and scissors at home.
- Q: How do farmers use simple machines on the farm? A: Farmers use simple machines like the hoe, cutlass, and wheelbarrow to make their work easier.
- Q: Why are simple machines important? A: They help us complete tasks more easily and efficiently.
- Q: What simple machine is used for sweeping? A: A broom is used for sweeping.
- Q: Which simple machine is used to cut paper? A: Scissors are used to cut paper.
- Q: Where can we find a see-saw? A: A see-saw is found in the playground.
- Q: What machine do we use to carry heavy loads on the farm? A: A wheelbarrow is used to carry heavy loads.
- Q: How do simple machines help us at home? A: They make household tasks easier to perform.
- Q: What is the function of a cutlass on the farm? A: A cutlass is used to cut grass and crops.
- Q: Can you name a simple machine used for cooking? A: A spoon is used for cooking.
- Q: What machine is used to carry water on the farm? A: A head pan is used to carry water on the farm.
- Q: Which simple machine helps in sweeping the floor? A: A broom helps in sweeping the floor.
- Q: What do we use scissors for at home? A: We use scissors to cut paper and other materials.
Conclusion
- Mark pupils’ activities and provide necessary feedback.
- Reinforce the importance of understanding and using simple machines in daily life.