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:
- Guide pupils to identify simple machines found in the house (e.g., blender, iron, scissors, mortar & pestle).
- Explain the uses of each simple machine.
- Show real examples or pictures of simple machines in the house.
- Facilitate a hands-on activity where pupils can use or demonstrate the use of these simple machines.
Pupils’ Activities:
- Identify and name simple machines found in the house.
- Explain the uses of each identified simple machine.
- Engage in hands-on activities with the provided examples.
- 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
- Which of these is a simple machine found in the house?
- a) Blender
- b) See-saw
- c) Swing
- d) Broom
- What simple machine is used to blend food in the house?
- a) Blender
- b) Spoon
- c) Scissors
- d) Mortar & Pestle
- Which simple machine is used to iron clothes in the house?
- a) Iron
- b) Spoon
- c) Blender
- d) Cutlass
- What simple machine can be used to cut paper or fabric at home?
- a) Scissors
- b) Spoon
- c) Blender
- d) Head pan
- Simple machines help to _______.
- a) make work easy
- b) play games
- c) cook food
- d) draw pictures
- A blender is found in the _______.
- a) kitchen
- b) playground
- c) farm
- d) bathroom
- Which simple machine can be used to grind food items?
- a) Mortar & Pestle
- b) Spoon
- c) Blender
- d) Head pan
- The iron is used to _______.
- a) press clothes
- b) cut wood
- c) chop food
- d) sew clothes
- Which simple machine is used for cutting in the house?
- a) Scissors
- b) Iron
- c) Blender
- d) Mortar & Pestle
- What simple machine helps to blend ingredients in the kitchen?
- a) Blender
- b) Iron
- c) Spoon
- d) Mortar & Pestle
- Scissors are used to _______.
- a) cut paper and fabric
- b) sweep floors
- c) carry water
- d) draw pictures
- Which of these is used to blend food items in the kitchen?
- a) Blender
- b) Spoon
- c) Scissors
- d) Iron
- Simple machines in the house make _______ easier.
- a) household tasks
- b) playing
- c) cooking
- d) drawing
- Which simple machine is used to grind food items?
- a) Mortar & Pestle
- b) Iron
- c) Blender
- d) Spoon
- An iron is used to _______.
- a) press clothes
- b) cut paper
- c) carry water
- d) draw pictures
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 house? A: Yes, examples include the blender, iron, scissors, and mortar & pestle.
- Q: What simple machine do we use at home to blend food? A: We use a blender to blend food.
- Q: How do simple machines help us in the house? A: They help us complete household tasks more easily and efficiently.
- Q: Why are simple machines important in the kitchen? A: They help us prepare food more efficiently, like using a blender to mix ingredients.
- Q: What simple machine is used for ironing clothes at home? A: An iron is used for ironing clothes.
- Q: Which simple machine helps us to cut paper or fabric? A: Scissors help us to cut paper or fabric.
- Q: Where can we find a blender in the house? A: A blender is found in the kitchen.
- Q: What machine do we use to grind food items at home? A: We can use a mortar & pestle to grind food items.
- Q: How do scissors help us at home? A: Scissors help us cut paper, fabric, and other materials.
- Q: Can you name a simple machine used for grinding food items? A: A mortar & pestle is used for grinding food items.
- Q: What do we use an iron for at home? A: We use an iron to press clothes.
- Q: Which simple machine is used to prepare food in the kitchen? A: The blender is used to prepare food in the kitchen.
- Q: What is the function of a mortar & pestle in the kitchen? A: A mortar & pestle is used to grind or crush food items.
- 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.