- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 10
- Age: 8 years
- Period:
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Date:
- Subject: Pre Vocational Studies
- Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
- Topic: Water
- Content: Importance And Properties Of Water
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define water.
- Affective Domain: Mention 5 importance of water to the human body.
- Psychomotor Domain: List 5 properties of water.
- Social Domain: Engage in a group discussion to list 2 importance and properties of water.
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 of water sources
- Charts illustrating importance of water
- Samples of water for observation
- Marker board and markers
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the importance and properties of water is crucial for daily life, emphasizing its significance in agriculture, health, and various practical activities.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Students should have a basic understanding of what water is.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: Water
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | Question and Answer | Ask pupils what they know about water. Discuss its sources and importance. | Respond to questions and share their knowledge. | Understand the importance of water in daily life. |
| Importance of Water | 10 mins | Demonstration | Showing and Telling | Use pictures and charts to illustrate the importance of water in agriculture and health. | Observe and discuss the pictures. | Identify 5 importance of water. |
| Properties of Water | 10 mins | Exploration | Experimentation | Conduct simple experiments to show properties like transparency and colorlessness. | Participate in the experiments. | List 5 properties of water. |
| Group Discussion | 5 mins | Group Activity | Collaborative Learning | Divide pupils into groups. Each group discusses and lists 2 importance and properties of water. | Engage in group discussions. | Socialize and share ideas within groups. |
| Note taking | 5 mins | Writing | Guided Note Taking | Provide a summary of the key points on importance and properties of water. | Take notes and jot down important information. | Consolidate information for reference. |
| Evaluation | 2 mins | Question and Answer | Interactive Assessment | Ask questions related to the specific objectives. | Answer questions individually. | Assess cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and social domains. |
| Conclusion | 3 mins | Recap | Summarization | Summarize the lesson, highlighting the importance and properties of water. | Share one new thing they’ve learned. | Reinforce the importance of water. |
Classroom Note:
Water:
Water is a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is essential for life.
Importance of water to the human body:
- Helps digestion
- Keeps the body cool
- Hydrates the skin
- Aids in nutrient transport
- Eliminates waste.
Properties of water:
- Transparency
- Colorlessness
- Odorlessness
- Tastelessness
- Liquidity.
Evaluation:
- What is the definition of water?
- List two importance of water to the human body.
- Name one property of water.
Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.
