Term: 1st Term
Week: 3
Class: Basic 2
Age: 8 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Subject: National Value Education
Topic: Physical Environments
Content: desserts, forests, fertile areas.
Instructional Materials:
- Chart paper
- Pictures of desert, forest, and fertile environments
- Markers
- Chalkboard and chalk
- Student notebooks
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
- Identify different physical environments.
- List 3 examples of physical environments.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
The pupils should be familiar with the concepts of “environment” and have a basic understanding of different types of landscapes.
Rationale:
Understanding different physical environments helps pupils appreciate the diversity of nature and how living things adapt to their surroundings.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: Physical Environments (Desert, Forest, Fertile areas)
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 min | Discussion | – Greet the pupils and introduce the topic. | – Greet the teacher and listen attentively. |
| Step 2: Discussion about Physical Environments | 5 min | Explanation | – Define “physical environment.” -Mention that physical environments are places where living and non-living things exist. | – Listen and pay attention. -Respond to questions when prompted. |
| Step 3: Types of Physical Environments | 5 min | Discussion | – Explain the concept of different physical environments: desert, forest, fertile areas. -Show pictures of each environment. | – Listen and take notes. -Ask questions if something is unclear. |
| Step 4: Identifying Deserts | 5 min | Discussion | – Discuss the desert environment. -Highlight characteristics: hot, dry, sandy. -Use visual aids to show desert landscapes. | – Observe pictures and listen attentively. -Participate in discussions. |
| Step 5: Identifying Forests | 5 min | Discussion | – Discuss the forest environment. -Highlight characteristics: lots of trees, rain. -Use visual aids to show forest landscapes. | – Observe pictures and listen attentively. -Participate in discussions. |
| Step 6: Identifying Fertile Environments | 5 min | Discussion | – Discuss fertile environments. -Highlight characteristics: good for farming. -Use visual aids to show fertile landscapes. | – Observe pictures and listen attentively. -Participate in discussions. |
| Step 7: Consolidation and Recap | 5 min | Discussion | – Summarize the key points of each environment. | – Recall and repeat key points. |
| Step 8: Evaluation | 5 min | Question & Answer | – Ask pupils to identify characteristics of different environments. -Ask them to give examples of each environment. | – Respond to questions individually. |
| Step 9: Note Copying | 5 min | Writing | – Provide a short note summarizing the lesson. | – Write down the note in their notebooks. |
Note:
Physical Environments:
A physical environment refers to the place where living and non-living things exist.
There are different types of physical environments, including deserts, forests, and fertile areas.
-Deserts are hot, dry, and sandy areas.
-Forests have lots of trees and receive plenty of rain.
-Fertile environments are good for farming.
Evaluation:
- What is a physical environment?
- Describe the characteristics of a desert.
- What are the characteristics of a forest?
- Why are fertile environments good for farming?
- Can you give examples of physical environments?
Teaching Aids:
- Pictures of desert, forest, and fertile environments
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Chalkboard and chalk
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 available resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs.
