Basic 2 Science Term 1 Week 11 Lesson Plan

Have learners play games and recite familiar rhymes to begin the lesson Using questions and answers, review their understanding of the previous lesson. Have learners play games and recite familiar rhymes to begin the lesson Using questions and answers, review their understanding of the previous lesson

Learners mention the sources of water we drink and use in their homes and communities. Some of the sources of water are; Well water Stream water Tap water Bore hole Supply learners with samples of water from different sources, i.e. river, pond, well and bottled water. Caution learners not to taste any of the water samples. In groups learners examine the water samples for the following: solid particles (using hand lens), color and odor (smell). Each group presents their findings. display to learners, samples of good drinking water and assist them to infer that good drinking water has no color, and no odor and is free from solid particles Learners explain what will happen when they drink water that has particles, odor and color in it For this activity, learners use local water samples in clear bottles, clean cotton cloth and covered water container to compare water samples and demonstrate a safe local water-treatment or conservation practice.

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.