Learning About Tools and Their Uses Vocational Aptitude Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Vocational Aptitude Lesson Plan for Primary 1 – First Term – Week 2
Subject: Vocational Aptitude
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years
Topic: Tools
Sub-topic: Types of Tools and Their Importance
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define what a tool is.
- Identify the different types of tools.
- List examples of tools.
- State the importance of tools.
Keywords
- Tool: A device used to do work.
- Hand tools: Tools held in the hand for work.
- Power tools: Tools that are larger and not handheld.
- Repair: To fix something.
Set Induction
The teacher shows the class a hammer and asks if they know what it is used for. The teacher then explains that it is a tool used for specific work.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have seen their parents or others use tools like hammers or screwdrivers at home or in school.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Picture charts of different tools (e.g., hammer, saw, screwdriver).
- Real tools like hammers, pliers, and screwdrivers.
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
Ask pupils to name any tools they have seen before and explain what they are used for.
Embedded Core Skills
- Observation skills.
- Identification and categorization of objects.
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Vocational Aptitude.
Instructional Materials
- Picture charts of various tools.
- Sample tools for demonstration.
Content
Definition of Tools
- A tool is any device or material used to do a specific kind of work.
- Tools make our work easier and faster.
Types of Tools
- Hand Tools
- Hand tools are tools that can be held in the hands. They are used to make or repair things.
- Examples: Hammer, pliers, screwdriver, knife, measuring tape.
- Power Tools
- Power tools are bigger tools that are not handheld. They are used to make or repair things.
- Examples: Shovel, screw jack, wheel spanner, axe.
Importance of Tools
- Tools make work easier.
- Tools make work faster.
- Tools make work neat.
- Tools are easy to use.
- Tools make work safer.
Examples of Tools
- Hammer
- Saw
- Measuring tape
- Pen
- Screwdriver
- Ladder
- Nail
- Hand trowel
- Screw jack
- Spanner
- Shovel
- Cutlass
- Hoe
Evaluation (Fill-in-the-Blank Questions)
- A ___ is a device used to do specific work.
a. Tool
b. Chair
c. Book
d. Pencil - Hand tools can be held in the ___.
a. Mouth
b. Hand
c. Leg
d. Pocket - ___ tools are bigger and cannot be held in our hands.
a. Power
b. Hand
c. Repair
d. Small - Tools help us do work ___.
a. Slower
b. Neater
c. Harder
d. Dirtier - A ___ is used to drive nails into wood.
a. Pen
b. Knife
c. Hammer
d. Ladder - A ___ is used for measuring.
a. Screwdriver
b. Saw
c. Measuring tape
d. Hammer - A ___ is used to cut wood.
a. Hammer
b. Saw
c. Spanner
d. Axe - Tools make work ___.
a. Harder
b. Easier
c. Slower
d. Messier - A ___ is used to fix screws.
a. Spanner
b. Pliers
c. Screwdriver
d. Axe - A ___ is used to cut things like paper or fabric.
a. Knife
b. Spanner
c. Shovel
d. Cutlass - Tools help us work ___.
a. Safely
b. Dangerously
c. Slowly
d. Carelessly - A ___ is used to dig holes.
a. Spanner
b. Hoe
c. Pen
d. Shovel - A ___ is used to cut through metal or wood.
a. Hammer
b. Ladder
c. Saw
d. Knife - The tool used to turn bolts or nuts is called a ___.
a. Screwdriver
b. Spanner
c. Knife
d. Hammer - A ___ is used to climb high places.
a. Ladder
b. Hammer
c. Pen
d. Measuring tape
Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers)
- What is a tool?
- A tool is a device used to do a specific job.
- Why do we use tools?
- To make work easier, faster, and safer.
- What are hand tools?
- Tools that can be held in the hand for work.
- What are power tools?
- Tools that are bigger and cannot be held in the hand.
- Can tools make work neat?
- Yes, they can.
- Name three examples of hand tools.
- Hammer, pliers, screwdriver.
- Name two examples of power tools.
- Screw jack, wheel spanner.
- What is a hammer used for?
- Driving nails into wood.
- What is a screwdriver used for?
- Fixing screws.
- What is a saw used for?
- Cutting wood or metal.
- What is a measuring tape used for?
- Measuring the length of things.
- What does a spanner do?
- Turns bolts or nuts.
- Can tools keep us safe while working?
- Yes, they help prevent injuries.
- Is a ladder used for climbing?
- Yes, it is.
- Can a knife be used as a tool?
- Yes, to cut things.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on “Vocational Education.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: “Tools,” explaining what they are, their types, and their uses.
Step 3: The teacher encourages pupils to mention any tools they have seen before and describe what they are used for. The teacher corrects them when necessary.
Teacher’s Activities
- Display real tools or pictures of tools.
- Guide pupils to differentiate between hand tools and power tools.
- Explain how tools make work easier and safer.
Learners’ Activities
- Pupils will identify tools and mention their uses.
- Pupils will take part in a discussion about different types of tools.
Assessment (Evaluation Questions)
- What is a tool?
- Name two types of tools.
- What is the use of a hammer?
- What is a screwdriver used for?
- Name one power tool.
- How do tools help us while working?
- Name two examples of hand tools.
- What tool is used to measure things?
- How do tools make work easier?
- What tool is used to turn bolts or nuts?
Conclusion
The teacher goes around the class to check pupils’ understanding of tools and gives feedback.