Basic 1 Science Term 1 Week 6 Lesson Plan

Play a game of “I spy” with learners using riddles that describes the relative position of various object, e.g. “I spy something that is beside the chair, in front of the bookcase, etc. Play games and recite rhymes that learners are familiar with to begin the lesson. Ask learners questions to review their understanding in the previous lesson.

Collect different materials from the school environment and bring them to class. learners describe the appearance of the materials in terms of color, size, feel, length etc. Group materials based on their observable properties such as shape, size (big/small), color, texture (‘rough’, ‘smooth’, ‘sticky’ and ‘grainy’), mass (heavy / light). Draw and color several objects/ materials based on their appearance such as color and shape. Display their drawings for class observation and talk about them. Relate the lesson with everyday experiences (appearance and properties of common items). For this activity, learners use wood offcut, metal spoon and clear plastic bottle to handle and sort the familiar materials by their observed properties and uses.

Ask learners questions to review their understanding of the lessson. Give learners task to do whiles you go round to guide those who need help. Ask learners to summarize what they have learnt. Let learners say 5 words they remember from the lesson.