Lesson Note on The Safe Use of Simple Machines At Home and In School (Basic 1)

Class: Primary 1

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 9

Age: 6 years

Duration: 45 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science & Technology 

Curriculum Theme: Basic Technology

Topic: Safe use of simple Machines at home and in school

Specific Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:

• Identify dangers in the use of simple machines at home and in school.
• Define simple Machines.

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Chalk/Markers
• Visual aids (pictures or real objects of simple machines)
• Worksheet for evaluation

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Safe Use of Simple Machines at Home and in School

Note:

What are simple Machines?

Simple machines are basic mechanical devices that are used to make work easier and faster.

Dangers in the use of simple machines:

1. Fingers, hands, or other body parts can get caught or crushed between moving parts of a simple machine, causing serious injury.
2. Improper use of a simple machine can lead to falling accidents, especially if the machine is not stable.
3. Sharp edges, blades, or moving parts of certain simple machines can cause cuts.
4. Simple machines that generate heat, such as stoves can cause burns.

Evaluation:

1. What are simple Machines?
2. List three potential dangers in using simple machines.

Teaching Aids:

• Visual aids (pictures or real objects of simple machines)
• Worksheet for evaluation

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 and curriculum or resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs