Class: Primary 1
Term: 1st Term
Week: 4
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:
Subject: Pre-vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
Topic: Air and it’s uses
Content: Uses of Air
Specific Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
– demonstrate respiration process by breathing in and out.
Instructional Materials:
Chalkboard, chalk, pictures of human lungs, images of activities using air (blowing, flying kites), timer.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Content Development: Air and Its Uses
| Step | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 5 mins | Introduction | Explain that air is all around us and we can’t see it. Discuss some activities that use air, like blowing balloons and flying kites. | Listen and observe. |
| Step 2 | 10 mins | Demonstration | Show pictures of human lungs. Explain that we breathe in air to get oxygen, which our body needs. Show how to breathe in and out. | Breathe in and out along with the teacher. |
| Step 3 | 15 mins | Activity | Demonstrate blowing a balloon, making it inflate. Discuss how we use air to blow up balloons and fly kites. | Try blowing up balloons and flying paper kites. |
| Step 4 | 5 mins | Question and Answer | Ask questions: “Why do we need air? What happens when we breathe in? How do we use air in play?” | Answer questions and discuss. |
| Step 5 | 5 mins | Evaluation | Ask questions related to the lesson content | Copy the note into their notebooks. |
| Step 6 | 5 mins | Note copying | Write a simple note for pupils to copy into their notebooks. | Answer questions. |
NOTE:
Air
Air is all around us. We use air to breathe and play. When we breathe in, we get oxygen that our body needs.
Evaluation Questions:
Ask the following questions to evaluate the lesson;
- Why is air important for us?
- What do we use air for in play?
- What happens when we breathe in?
Teaching Aids:
Chalkboard, chalk, pictures of lungs, images of balloons and kites, timer.
NOTE TO TEACHERS:
Please note that the actual content of the lesson, teaching methods, and pupil activities may vary based on your specific teaching style, curriculum, or resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs.
