Simple Machines in the House Basic Technology Primary 1 Summer Coaching Lesson Notes Week 3

Basic Technology Primary One – Weekly Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Subject: Basic Science and Technology (BST) – Basic Technology

Class: Primary 1 (Basic 1)

Term: Summer Coaching

Week 3: Simple Machines in the House

Topic/Content:

• Simple Machines in the House: Identification and uses of simple machines found in the home environment.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Guide pupils to identify simple machines found in the house (e.g., blender, iron, scissors, mortar & pestle).
2. Explain the uses of each simple machine.
3. Show real examples or pictures of simple machines in the house.
4. Facilitate a hands-on activity where pupils can use or demonstrate the use of these simple machines.

Pupils’ Activities:

1. Identify and name simple machines found in the house.
2. Explain the uses of each identified simple machine.
3. Engage in hands-on activities with the provided examples.
4. Participate in discussions about the importance of simple machines in the house.

Learning Resources: Blender, iron, scissors, mortar & pestle, pictures, charts, and real objects.

Content:

• Identification of simple machines in the house.
• Uses of simple machines in the house.

Presentation:

• Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic
  • Review the definition and examples of simple machines using pictures and real objects.
• Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
  • Explain the concept of simple machines found in the house and discuss their uses with simple definitions and examples.
• Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute
  • Show pupils various simple machines in the house and explain their uses.
  • Facilitate a discussion where pupils mention and describe the simple machines they see and use at home.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guide pupils to identify and name simple machines in the house.
• Provide examples and real objects for better understanding.
• Facilitate hands-on activities to engage pupils.

Pupils’ Activities:

• Actively participate in discussions.
• Identify and name simple machines found in the house.
• Engage in hands-on activities with provided samples.

Learning Resources:

• Blender, iron, scissors, mortar & pestle, pictures, charts, real objects.

Evaluation

1. Which of these is a simple machine found in the house?
   • a) Blender
   • b) See-saw
   • c) Swing
   • d) Broom
2. What simple machine is used to blend food in the house?
   • a) Blender
   • b) Spoon
   • c) Scissors
   • d) Mortar & Pestle
3. Which simple machine is used to iron clothes in the house?
   • a) Iron
   • b) Spoon
   • c) Blender
   • d) Cutlass
4. What simple machine can be used to cut paper or fabric at home?
   • a) Scissors
   • b) Spoon
   • c) Blender
   • d) Head pan
5. Simple machines help to _______.
   • a) make work easy
   • b) play games
   • c) cook food
   • d) draw pictures
6. A blender is found in the _______.
   • a) kitchen
   • b) playground
   • c) farm
   • d) bathroom
7. Which simple machine can be used to grind food items?
   • a) Mortar & Pestle
   • b) Spoon
   • c) Blender
   • d) Head pan
8. The iron is used to _______.
   • a) press clothes
   • b) cut wood
   • c) chop food
   • d) sew clothes
9. Which simple machine is used for cutting in the house?
   • a) Scissors
   • b) Iron
   • c) Blender
   • d) Mortar & Pestle
10. What simple machine helps to blend ingredients in the kitchen?
    • a) Blender
    • b) Iron
    • c) Spoon
    • d) Mortar & Pestle
11. Scissors are used to _______.
    • a) cut paper and fabric
    • b) sweep floors
    • c) carry water
    • d) draw pictures
12. Which of these is used to blend food items in the kitchen?
    • a) Blender
    • b) Spoon
    • c) Scissors
    • d) Iron
13. Simple machines in the house make _______ easier.
    • a) household tasks
    • b) playing
    • c) cooking
    • d) drawing
14. Which simple machine is used to grind food items?
    • a) Mortar & Pestle
    • b) Iron
    • c) Blender
    • d) Spoon
15. An iron is used to _______.
    • a) press clothes
    • b) cut paper
    • c) carry water
    • d) draw pictures

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is a simple machine? A: A device that makes work easier.
2. Q: Can you name some simple machines found in the house? A: Yes, examples include the blender, iron, scissors, and mortar & pestle.
3. Q: What simple machine do we use at home to blend food? A: We use a blender to blend food.
4. Q: How do simple machines help us in the house? A: They help us complete household tasks more easily and efficiently.
5. Q: Why are simple machines important in the kitchen? A: They help us prepare food more efficiently, like using a blender to mix ingredients.
6. Q: What simple machine is used for ironing clothes at home? A: An iron is used for ironing clothes.
7. Q: Which simple machine helps us to cut paper or fabric? A: Scissors help us to cut paper or fabric.
8. Q: Where can we find a blender in the house? A: A blender is found in the kitchen.
9. Q: What machine do we use to grind food items at home? A: We can use a mortar & pestle to grind food items.
10. Q: How do scissors help us at home? A: Scissors help us cut paper, fabric, and other materials.
11. Q: Can you name a simple machine used for grinding food items? A: A mortar & pestle is used for grinding food items.
12. Q: What do we use an iron for at home? A: We use an iron to press clothes.
13. Q: Which simple machine is used to prepare food in the kitchen? A: The blender is used to prepare food in the kitchen.
14. Q: What is the function of a mortar & pestle in the kitchen? A: A mortar & pestle is used to grind or crush food items.
15. Q: How do simple machines make household tasks easier? A: Simple machines make household tasks easier by helping us complete them more efficiently.

Conclusion

• Mark pupils’ activities and provide necessary feedback.
• Reinforce the importance of understanding and using simple machines in daily life, especially in the home environment.