Class: Primary 1

Term: 3rd Term

Week: 7

Age: 6 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: National Value Education

Curriculum Theme: Social Studies

Topic: Management Of Water

Content: Management Of Water and its importance

Specific Objectives:

Cognitive Domain: Pupils should be able to identify the various uses of water.
Affective Domain: Pupils should appreciate the importance of managing water wisely.
Psychomotor Domain: Pupils should be able to demonstrate simple ways of saving water.
Social Domain: Pupils should be able to discuss the role of community in water management.

Reference Materials:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information
Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

Pictures and posters showing different uses of water
Videos on water conservation
Real-life objects (e.g., water cans, tap, bucket)

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the uses and management of water is crucial for students at an early age. This knowledge fosters a sense of responsibility towards sustainable water use and conservation, essential in daily life and the community’s well-being.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are assumed to have basic knowledge of water as something they drink, use for bathing, and see when it rains.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Uses And Management Of Water

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupil’s Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction to water uses	5 mins	Discussion	Question and Answer	Introduce the topic and ask pupils about their daily water use.	Pupils share their experiences with water.	Understanding the various uses of water.
Step 2: Discussing water management and it’s importance	10 mins	Interactive lecture	Storytelling & Examples	Explain why it’s important to manage water and share stories of water scarcity.	Listen and ask questions.	Importance of conserving water for future use.
Step 3: Simple Ways To Manage Water	10 mins	Demonstration	Show and Tell	Demonstrate simple actions to save water, like closing taps properly.	Pupils practice closing taps and collecting rainwater.	Learning by doing enhances retention.
Step 4: Importance Of Water Management	5 mins	Group Discussion	Role Play	Divide pupils into groups to discuss community roles in water management.	Participate in group discussions and role-plays.	Appreciating community effort in conserving water.
Step 5: Conclusion	5 mins	Summary	Recap	Summarize the day’s lesson, emphasizing key points.	Listen and recap in their own words.	Reinforcement of the day’s learning.
Step 6: Evaluation	5 mins	Quiz	Oral questions	Ask questions related to the day’s lesson.	Answer questions based on the lesson.	Assess understanding of water management.

Classroom Note:

Management of water and it’s importance

Simple Ways to Manage Water

Turning off the tap while brushing their teeth.
Using a bucket and mug for bathing instead of a shower when possible.
Collecting rainwater for watering plants.

Importance Of Water Management

Water for Drinking: Essential for survival.
Water in Agriculture: Used for watering crops, which gives us food.
Water for Cleaning: Helps in personal hygiene and cleaning of surroundings.
Water in Industries: Used in manufacturing goods.
Water Conservation: Saves water for future generations and helps in preventing water scarcity.

Evaluation Questions:

Name two ways you use water at home.
Why is it important to save water?
Demonstrate one way you can save water every day.
How can our community help in saving water?

Note to Teachers:

Customize this lesson by incorporating local examples of water management and conservation. Encourage pupils to share stories from their homes about water use, making the lesson more relatable and engaging. Depending on available resources, videos or real-life demonstrations on water conservation can greatly enhance understanding and interest in the topic.

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Lesson Note On Management Of Water (Basic 1)