Class: Primary 4

Term: 1st Term

Week: 5

Age: 9 years

Period:

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science And Technology

Curriculum Theme: Basic Science

Topic: Weather

Content: Factors affecting weather, Weather instruments

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

Explain the meaning of weather.
State 2 factors affecting weather.
List 3 weather instruments.

Reference Materials:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Course Book
Online Information
Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)

Instructional Materials:

Pictures or diagrams of weather instruments
Weather-related objects (e.g., cloud, raindrops)
Chart or poster of factors affecting weather
Thermometer
Rain gauge
Wind vane

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding weather and its factors is essential for daily life as it helps us plan and prepare for different weather conditions. Knowledge of weather instruments is also valuable in monitoring and predicting weather changes.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Students should have basic knowledge of the concept of weather.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

CONTENT DEVELOPMENT: WEATHER

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teacher’s Point/Activities	Pupils’ Activities
Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the topic	Introduce the topic of weather. Ask what weather means.	Respond to questions and share their understanding of weather.
Meaning of Weather	10 mins	Explanation	Explain the meaning of weather using relatable examples.	Listen and take notes.
Factors Affecting Weather	10 mins	Discussion	Discuss factors affecting weather (e.g., cloud, moisture, temperature).	Participate in the discussion and identify factors.
Weather Instruments	10 mins	Demonstration	Show pictures of weather instruments and briefly explain their functions.	Observe and ask questions about the instruments.
Evaluation	5 mins	Question and Answer	Ask questions related to the objectives.	Respond to questions individually.
Conclusion	5 min	Recap and Discussion	Summarize the lesson and its importance.	Share what they’ve learned.

Note to Pupils:

What is weather?

Weather refers to the conditions in the atmosphere at a particular place and time. It includes things like whether it’s sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy, or cold. Weather also tells us about the temperature, which can be hot or cold, and whether there’s any rain or snow. It’s what we experience outside every day, and it can change from one day to the next.

Factors affecting weather include;

Clouds
Moisture
Temperature

Wind

Weather instruments;

1. Thermometer

2. Wind vane

3. Barometer

4. Rain gauge

Evaluation:

What is the meaning of weather?
Name two factors that can affect the weather.
List three weather instruments mentioned in the lesson.

Note to Teachers:

Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.

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Lesson Plan on Weather (Basic 4)