Lesson Plan for Primary 4 (First Term)
Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary Four
Week of the First Term: 1st Week
Topic: Changes in Nature
Sub-Topic: (i) Meaning of Change (ii) Examples of Change
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define the term “change” and explain its meaning in the context of nature.
- Identify and describe various examples of changes in nature.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how different changes occur through observation and discussion.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should already have a basic understanding of their surroundings and the concept that things around them can look different over time. They should be able to recognize and describe simple changes they observe.
Instructional Materials
- Foundations of Science & Technology for Basic Education Book 4 by Chris Ijiyemi
- Basic Science For Primary School 4 Textbook (Bec Edition) by Oyinlola.M, B. Rahaman, and I. Ezeume
- Visual aids showing examples of changes in nature (e.g., growth of plants, weather changes, and changes in states of matter)
Reference Materials
- Ijiyemi, C. (2016). Foundations of Science & Technology for Basic Education Book 4. Metropolitan Publishers, Lagos.
- Oyinlola, M., Rahaman, B., & Ezeume, I. (2015). Basic Science For Primary School 4 Textbook (Bec Edition). Spectrum Book Limited, Lagos.
Content
Meaning of Change:
Change refers to the process of becoming different or undergoing alteration. In nature, this can include physical, chemical, or biological transformations.
- Types of Changes:
- Physical Change: Changes that affect the form or appearance of something without altering its chemical composition (e.g., melting of ice, tearing of paper).
- Chemical Change: Changes that result in the formation of new substances with different properties (e.g., rusting of iron, burning of wood).
- Biological Change: Changes related to the life cycle of organisms (e.g., growth of plants, development of animals).
Examples of Change:
- Growth of Plants: Seeds growing into plants and eventually flowering or producing fruits.
- Weather Changes: Changes in weather conditions such as sunny, rainy, or cloudy days.
- Change in State of Matter: Ice melting into water and water evaporating into steam.
Lesson Presentation
Step 1: Introduction
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
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