Class: Primary 4

Term: 1st Term

Week: 2

Age: 9 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Period:

Subject: Basic Science And Technology

Curriculum Theme: Basic Technology

Topic: Technology

Content: Importance of Technology 

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

  1. List three importance of technology.

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:

  • Illustrations or pictures depicting technology
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Chart paper and markers
  • Projector (if available)

Rationale for the Lesson:


Understanding the importance of technology is crucial in today’s world as it plays a significant role in our daily lives and society.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:


Students should have a basic understanding of what technology is.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Importance Of Technology

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeacher’s Point/ActivitiesPupils’ Activities
Introduction 5 minsQuestion and AnswerBegin by asking pupils what they think technology is and its importance.Respond to questions and share their thoughts.
Importance of Technology 10 minsDiscussion and IllustrationDiscuss the importance of technology with illustrations and real-life examples.Listen attentively and engage in discussions.
Identifying Importance 5 minsGroup ActivityDivide pupils into groups. Provide scenarios and ask them to identify how technology is important in each scenario.Work in groups to identify importance.
Sharing Group Findings 10 minsGroup PresentationEach group shares their findings with the class.Present their findings to the class.
Evaluation 5 minsQuestion and AnswerAsk questions about the importance of technology discussed in the lesson.Answer questions individually.
Conclusion 5 minsRecap and DiscussionSummarize the lesson and emphasize the significance of technology in our lives.Share what they’ve learned.

Note to Pupils:

Importance Of Technology 

  1. Communication: Technology, such as smartphones and computers, allows people to communicate with each other easily, even when they are far apart.
  2. Education: Technology enhances learning by providing access to educational resources, online tutorials, and e-books.
  3. Healthcare: Technology plays a vital role in healthcare, helping doctors diagnose illnesses, conduct surgeries, and manage patient records efficiently.
  4. Entertainment: Technology provides various forms of entertainment, including video games, movies, music, and online content.
  5. Automation: Technology helps automate tasks, making work more efficient. For example, in factories, machines powered by technology can produce goods faster and with fewer errors.

Evaluation:

  1. What is technology?
  2. Can you name three ways technology is important in our daily lives?
  3. Share one example of technology you use at home.

Note to Teachers:


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