Class: Primary 4
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 9
Age: 9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning And Importance Of Employment
Topic: Meaning And Types Of Natural Resources
Content: Meaning of natural resources, types of natural resources

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Define natural resources and identify five types of natural resources.
Affective Domain: Explain the importance of natural resources to everyday life.
Psychomotor Domain: Draw and label a simple example of a natural resource, such as a tree or river.
Social Domain: Discuss in pairs how natural resources benefit their community.

Reference Materials:

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9–Years Basic Education Curriculum, Abuja.
Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work.
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work.
Online information from: Britannica – Natural resource | Definition, Examples, & Facts
Relevant textbooks.

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards with pictures of natural resources (e.g., water, trees, minerals).
A globe or world map.
A drawing board and markers.
A chart showing types of natural resources.

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding natural resources helps pupils appreciate their value in daily life, fosters environmental responsibility, and encourages sustainable practices.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are familiar with basic resources in their environment, such as water and trees, through previous experiences and lessons.

Instructional Procedures:

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 minutes	Set Induction	Question-and-answer session	Asks pupils to name things they use every day, such as water, trees, or fuel.	Respond by naming items in their environment.	Pupils understand that daily-use items come from natural resources.
Step 2: Explaining Meaning of Natural Resources	7 minutes	Direct Instruction	Storytelling and Examples	Explains that natural resources are materials from nature that we use for survival and development.	Listen attentively.	Pupils understand the meaning of natural resources.
Step 3: Listing Types of Natural Resources	8 minutes	Demonstration	Use of Visual Aids	Shows flashcards and charts, explaining five types of natural resources: water, air, soil, minerals, and plants.	Identify and name types of resources shown on the flashcards.	Pupils identify types of natural resources.
Step 4: Importance of Natural Resources	5 minutes	Guided Discovery	Group Discussion	Guides pupils in discussing why natural resources are important to people and the environment.	Share ideas about the uses of natural resources.	Pupils learn the importance of natural resources.
Step 5: Note-taking	5 minutes	Independent Learning	Writing	Guides pupils to copy the lesson content into their notebooks.	Copy the notes.	Pupils recall the key points of the lesson.
Step 6: Evaluation	8 minutes	Oral Questioning	Recap Activity	Asks questions to test understanding of the topic.	Answer questions correctly.	Pupils demonstrate comprehension.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 minutes	Summarization	Recap Key Points	Summarizes the meaning and types of natural resources.	Listen and ask any questions for clarification.	Pupils consolidate learning.

Lesson Content:

Meaning and Types of Natural Resources

Natural resources are materials or substances that exist in nature and are used by humans for survival and development. These resources are gifts of nature.

Types of Natural Resources

Water – Used for drinking, farming, and industry.
Air – Essential for breathing and powering wind turbines.
Soil – Important for farming and growing plants.
Minerals – Include gold, iron, and salt, used for making products.
Plants – Provide food, shelter, and medicine.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define natural resources.

Mention three examples of natural resources.
List five types of natural resources.
Discuss why natural resources are important in their daily lives.
Draw and label a tree or river as an example of a natural resource.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan:

Encourage pupils to relate the topic to their immediate environment, making the lesson more relatable and engaging. Use visuals to simplify complex concepts. Happy teaching!

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Meaning And Types Of Natural Resources (Primary 4)