Class: Primary 4

Term: 1st Term

Week: 8

Age: 9 years

Period:

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science And Technology

Curriculum Theme: Basic Technology

Topic: Shapes

Content: 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional shapes

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

Identify different shapes.

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 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional shapes
Real objects representing solid shapes (e.g., cone, funnel, cylinder, box, cuboid)

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding shapes is fundamental as it helps us identify and interact with objects in our daily lives. It is also crucial for more advanced mathematical and scientific concepts.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Students should have basic knowledge of shapes, but this lesson will build upon that foundation.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Shapes

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teacher’s Point/Activities	Pupils’ Activities
Introduction	10 mins	Introduce the topic	Introduce the topic of shapes. Ask questions to assess prior knowledge.	Respond to questions and participate in the discussion.
Explaining 2-D and 3-D Shapes	10 mins	Explanation & Discussion	Show pictures or diagrams of 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional shapes. Explain the differences between them.	Observe and discuss the shapes.
Identifying Solid Shapes	10 mins	Demonstration	Show real objects representing solid shapes (e.g., cone, funnel, cylinder, box, cuboid). Explain each shape.	Identify and name the solid shapes.
Evaluation	5 mins	Question and Answer	Ask questions about the shapes discussed.	Answer questions individually.
Conclusion	5 mins	Recap and Discussion	Summarize the lesson and emphasize the importance of recognizing shapes in our environment.	Share what they’ve learned.

Note to Pupils:

2D Shapes (Two-Dimensional Shapes):

2D shapes are flat shapes that have two dimensions – length and width. They do not have any thickness or depth.

Examples: Common 2D shapes include:

Circle: A round shape with the same distance from its center to any point on its boundary.
Square: A shape with four equal sides and four right angles.
Triangle: A shape with three sides and three angles.
Rectangle: A shape with four sides, where opposite sides are equal and four right angles.
Pentagon: A shape with five sides and five angles.
Hexagon: A shape with six sides and six angles.

3D Shapes (Three-Dimensional Shapes):

3D shapes are solid shapes that have three dimensions – length, width, and height (or depth). They have volume and take up space in the real world.

Examples: Common 3D shapes include:

Cube: A solid shape with six equal square faces.
Sphere: A solid shape resembling a ball, with a curved, continuous surface.
Cylinder: A solid shape with two circular bases connected by a curved surface.
Cone: A solid shape with a circular base and a single curved surface that tapers to a point.
Rectangular Prism (or Box): A solid shape with six faces, all of which are rectangles.

Pyramid: A solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a common vertex.

Evaluation:

Can you name a 2-Dimensional shape?
What is the difference between 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional shapes?
Name a solid shape you learned about today.

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 Shapes (Basic 4)