Class: Primary 3

Term: 1st Term

Week: 2

Class: Primary 3

Age: 8 years

Duration: 45 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology 

Curriculum Theme: Basic Science

Topic: Instruments for Measuring Mass, Length, Breadth, and Height

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. List the instruments for measuring mass, length, breadth, and height
  2. Identify and mention various instruments for measuring mass, length, breadth, and height
  3. Measure the mass, length, breadth, and height of objects around them

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: weighing scale, lever arm balance, meter rule, tape measure, record book, charts on standard units of mass, & balls.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES 

Content Development – Instruments for Measuring Mass, Length, Breadth, and Height

TimeContentTeaching MethodTeacher’s Points/ActivitiesPupils Activities
5 minsIntroductionQuestion and AnswerAsk pupils if they know any instruments used for measuring mass, length, breadth, and height.Pupils respond to questions and share their ideas about measuring instruments.
10 minsExplanationLecture and DiscussionExplain and discuss different instruments for measuring mass, length, breadth, and height, providing examples of each.Pupils listen attentively and participate in the discussion, taking notes if necessary.
10 minsDemonstrationPractical ActivityShow the actual instruments to the pupils, demonstrate how to use them, and explain their specific purposes.Pupils observe the demonstration and ask questions for clarification.
10 minsGroup WorkCollaborative LearningDivide pupils into groups and provide them with objects of different sizes. Instruct them to measure the mass, length, breadth, and height of the objects using appropriate instruments.Pupils work in groups, using the instruments to measure the specified attributes of the objects.
5 minsEvaluationQuestion and AnswerPose questions to individual pupils to assess their understanding of the lesson content and their ability to use measuring instruments.Pupils answer the questions to demonstrate their comprehension.
5 minsNote CopyingIndividual ActivityProvide a summary of the lesson content and instruct pupils to copy the note into their notebooks.Pupils copy the note into their notebooks.

Note:

Mass, length, breadth, and height are important physical attributes that can be measured using specific instruments.

Instruments for Measuring Mass: Mass Balance, Weighing Scale, Spring balance
Instruments for Measuring Length: Ruler, Measuring Tape
Instruments for Measuring Breadth: Vernier Caliper, Measuring Tape
Instruments for Measuring Height: Measuring Tape, Spirit Level

Evaluation Questions:

  1. What is the instrument used for measuring mass?
  2. What is the instrument used for measuring length?
  3. How would you measure the breadth of an object?
  4. Explain the importance of using the correct measuring instrument.

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.