• Class: Primary 5
  • Term: 1st Term
  • Week: 8
  • Age: 10 years
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Subject: Basic Science And Technology
  • Curriculum Theme: Basic Technology
  • Topic: Definition Of Drawing Technically, Identification Of Drawing Instruments
  • Content: Define drawing technically and identify drawing instruments.

Performance Objectives:

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

  • Cognitive Domain: Define technical drawing.
  • Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of precision in technical drawing.
  • Psychomotor Domain: Identify and handle different drawing instruments.
  • Social Domain: Collaborate with peers to identify drawing instruments.

Reference Materials:

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Drawing instruments (e.g., pencils, rulers, compasses, set squares)
  • Drawing paper
  • Charts showing different drawing instruments
  • A projector or whiteboard

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding technical drawing and identifying drawing instruments are essential skills in basic technology. These skills are fundamental for students interested in engineering, architecture, and various technical fields. Moreover, precision and clarity in drawing are important in daily life for planning and executing various tasks.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are familiar with basic vehicle parts and their functions, which requires a fundamental understanding of shapes and sizes.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area:

Definition of Drawing Technically, Identification of Drawing Instruments

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

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeachers ActivityPupils ActivityLearning Point
Step 1: Introduction (Set induction)5 minsDiscussionQuestion and AnswerAsk pupils about their experiences with drawing and why it is important.Respond and share experiences.Relating drawing to daily activities.
Step 2: Definition of Drawing Technically10 minsExplanationDirect InstructionExplain the concept of technical drawing using examples and visual aids.Listen and ask questions.Understanding what technical drawing means.
Step 3: Identification of Drawing Instruments10 minsDemonstrationHands-on ActivityShow different drawing instruments and explain their uses.Observe and identify instruments shown by the teacher.Familiarizing with drawing instruments and their uses.
Step 4: Practical Session10 minsDemonstrationGroup WorkDivide the class into groups, distribute drawing instruments, and guide them to use the instruments.Work in groups to practice using the instruments.Applying knowledge through hands-on practice.
Step 5: Note Taking3 minsInteractiveDirect InstructionInstruct pupils to copy the classroom note.Copy the note.Reinforcing learning through written notes.
Step 6: Evaluation2 minsDiscussionQuestion and AnswerAsk questions to assess understanding of the topic.Answer questions.Checking for understanding and retention of the lesson.
Step 7: Conclusion1 minSummaryRecapSummarize the key points of the lesson.Listen to the summary.Recapping the essential aspects of the lesson.

Lesson Content

Drawing Technically

Technical drawing is a type of drawing that communicates how something functions or is constructed. It is precise, detailed, and used by professionals in fields such as engineering, architecture, and manufacturing.

Technical drawing
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Drawing Instruments:

  1. Pencil
  2. Ruler
  3. Compass
  4. Set Square
  5. Protractor
  6. Eraser

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. Define technical drawing in their own words.
  2. List three drawing instruments and their uses.
  3. Demonstrate how to use a compass to draw a circle.
  4. Discuss why precision is important in technical drawing.

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:

Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils’ comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!