Class: Primary 1
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:
Subject: Basic Science & Technology
Curriculum Theme: Basic Technology
Topic: Energy
Content: Forms of Energy
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
- Define energy
- List 3 forms of energy
Instructional Materials:
- Whiteboard
- Marker
- Pictures or illustrations of various forms of energy
- Objects representing different forms of energy (e.g., a battery for electrical energy, a wind-up toy for mechanical energy, etc.)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Content Development: Forms of Energy
Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
---|---|---|---|---|
Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Lecture | Explain that energy is the ability to do work. | Listen attentively. |
Step 2: Definition of Energy | 10 mins | Discussion | Engage students in a discussion to define energy. | Participate in the discussion and suggest their own definitions. |
Step 3: Forms of Energy | 15 mins | Group Activity | Divide students into groups. Provide pictures or illustrations representing different forms of energy. Discuss each form of energy and its examples. | Observe the pictures and discuss the different forms of energy in their groups. |
Step 4: Recap and Summary | 5 mins | Recap | Review the forms of energy discussed and summarize the lesson. | Recap the different forms of energy and summarize the lesson. |
Evaluation | 5 mins | Question and Answer | Ask questions related to the lesson to assess students’ understanding. | Respond to the questions and demonstrate their understanding. |
Note Copying | 5 mins | Note Taking | Guide students to copy the important notes from the lesson into their notebooks. | Copy the notes into their notebooks. |
Note:
What is Energy?
Energy is the ability to do work. It is what makes things happen and enables us to do various activities.
Forms of Energy:
- Mechanical Energy (e.g a moving car)
- Thermal Energy (e.g Heat from the sun)
- Electrical Energy (e.g a running fan)
- Light Energy (e.g a light bulb)
- Sound Energy (e.g music)
Evaluation Questions:
- What is Energy?
- List 3 forms of energy?
Teaching Aids:
- Whiteboard
- Marker
- Pictures or illustrations of various forms of energy
- Objects representing different forms of energy (e.g., a battery for electrical energy, a wind-up toy for mechanical energy, etc.)
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.