Lesson Note on Waste-Re-cycling (Basic five)

Class: Primary 5

Term: 1st Term

Week: 6

Age: 10 years

Period:

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science And Technology

Curriculum Theme: Basic Science

Topic: WASTE MANAGEMENT

Content:

• Define Waste Management. Define Recycling. Ways to Properly Dispose of Household Waste. Preparing posters that teach proper disposal of household waste. Ways of recycling.

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

1. Define waste management.
2. Define recycling.
3. List 3 ways to properly dispose of household waste and explain each.
4. Prepare posters that teach proper disposal of household waste.
5. List 3 ways of recycling.

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:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper and art supplies
• Posters on waste management and recycling
• Projector (if available)

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding waste management and recycling is crucial for environmental sustainability and reducing the negative impact of waste on our surroundings.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Students should have some basic awareness of waste and the environment.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Note to Pupils:

Waste Management

It involves proper handling and disposal of waste materials to minimize environmental impact.

Recycling

This is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to reduce waste and conserve resources.

Ways to Properly Dispose of Household Waste: There are 5 ways for properly disposing household waste, they are:

1. Recycling: Sorting and sending recyclable materials like paper, plastic, and glass to recycling centers to be reused.
2. Composting: Turning organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for gardening.
3. Landfills: Properly disposing non-recyclable waste in designated landfills.
4. Incineration: Burning waste in controlled facilities to reduce volume and generate energy.
5. Reducing Waste: Reducing waste production by buying products with minimal packaging and reusing items.

Ways of Recycling: There are 5 ways of recycling and they are:

1. Salvaging or Upcycling: Salvaging or upcycling involves taking old items and recycling them into new, valuable, or decorative items. It’s a creative way to give a second life to materials that would otherwise be considered waste.
2. Composting: Composting is the natural recycling of organic materials like food scraps, yard waste, and plant matter into nutrient-rich compost. Compost can be used to improve garden soil quality and promote healthy plant growth, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.
3. Washing and Reusing Plastic Bottles: This practice involves thoroughly cleaning used plastic bottles, such as water or beverage containers, and reusing them for the same or different purposes. By washing and refilling plastic bottles, you extend their lifespan, reducing the need for single-use plastics. This actions saves resources, lowers waste generation, and lessens the environmental impact of plastic pollution.
4. Textile Recycling: Textile recycling involves collecting and reusing old clothing and fabric items. Collected textiles are sorted, cleaned, and reprocessed into new textile products or turned into cleaning rags, insulation material, or packaging. Recycling textiles reduces textile waste in landfills, saves resources, and reduce the environmental footprint of the fashion industry.
5. Electronics Recycling: Electronics recycling involves the responsible disposal and recycling of electronic devices and components, such as old computers, mobile phones, and appliances. This process ensures the safe extraction of valuable materials, like precious metals, from electronic waste while preventing the release of hazardous substances into the environment. It promotes resource conservation and reduces the environmental impact of electronic waste.

Evaluation:

1. Define waste management.
2. Define recycling.
3. List 3 ways to properly dispose of household waste and explain each.
4. List 3 ways of recycling.
5. Prepare a poster that teaches proper disposal of household waste.

Note to Teachers:
Customize the teaching methods and activities based on your curriculum, resources, and students’ needs. Encourage active student participation and ensure that they understand the importance of waste management and recycling for a better environment.