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Basic 4 Science Term 1 Week 10 Lesson Plan

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Week 10: Lesson Plan
Subject: Science
Class: Basic 4
Strand: CyclesSub-strand: Earth Science
Indicator (code): B4.2.1.5.1 Demonstrate ways of making water safe for useContent Std (code): B4.2.1.5 Recognize water and air as, important natural resources
Performance Indicator: Learners can demonstrate ways of making water safe, for useCore Competencies: Problem Solving skills; Critical Thinking; Justification of Ideas;
T.L.R.(s): sealed local water samples in clear bottles, clean cotton filter cloth, printed safe-water treatment cardsKeywords: Water, Should, Earth
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Group learners into three (3), appoint a leader from each group to act as the teacher. Ask them to summarize what was covered in the previous/current lesson. The class is allowed to pose questions to the leaders.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Learners inspect sealed local water samples in clear bottles and compare visible colour and particles without opening or tasting any sample. Explain that clear appearance alone does not prove that water is safe to drink. The teacher uses clean cotton filter cloth to demonstrate removal of visible particles from a prepared muddy-water model. Explain clearly that cloth filtration alone does not remove every germ or chemical and does not make unknown water drinkable. Groups sequence printed safe-water treatment cards showing collection from an approved source, adult-supervised treatment, clean covered storage and hygienic serving. Learners do not handle boiling water, iodine, chlorine or alum.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
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

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