Class: Primary One
Term: third Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Sources of Water
Topic: Uses of Water
Content/Learning Area: Drinking, cleaning, Cooking, Agriculture, recreation, Industrial Use, Firefighting
time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
- List at least three uses of water.
- Explain the importance of water in daily life.
- Affective Domain:
- Appreciate the importance of water.
- Show concern for water conservation.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Actively participate in class discussions about water conservation.
- Social Domain:
1. Engage in respectful discussions with peers about water. - 9 – Years basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Facts
- Relevant Textbooks
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers or crayons
- Pictures or illustrations of water uses
- We drink water to stay healthy and hydrated.
- We use water to clean our bodies, clothes, dishes, and homes.
- Water is used to prepare many foods, like boiling, steaming, and baking.
- Farmers use water to help grow fruits, vegetables, and crops.
- We use water for fun activities like swimming,boating,and fishing. Swimming is a popular water activity.
- Factories and power plants also use lots of water.
- Water is very crucial for putting out fires.
- Hydration – The process of providing the body with an adequate supply of water.
- Agriculture – The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- Recreation – Activities done for enjoyment when one is not working.
- Conservation – The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring something, especially the natural habitat.
- Industrial – Relating to industry or manufacturing.
- Name three uses of water.
- Why is saving water critically important?
- How can you save water at home?
- What are some other ways we use water?
- How can we make sure everyone has enough water?
- Draw pictures of three different ways you use water at home.
- Ask your parents how they save water and write down their answers.
- Explain why it is indeed critically important to conserve water in your own words.
- For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
- For advanced learners: Encourage them to research additional uses of water and present their findings to the class.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.
Reference Materials
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding the uses of water is crucial for appreciating its value and promoting responsible water conservation habits, essential for personal health and environmental sustainability.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will start by asking pupils what they know about water, prompting a brief discussion to gauge their prior knowledge and engage them in the topic. A picture of water uses will be shown.
Lesson content
Uses of Water
Water is very significant, and we use it in many ways. Here are some examples:
Drinking
Cleaning
Cooking
Agriculture
Recreation
Industrial Use
Firefighting
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion,Question and answer,Visual aids
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson,the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils what they know about water and its importance.
Pupils’ activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions, sharing their prior knowledge.
Step 2: Description of Key Concepts
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the various uses of water using visual aids.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
Step 3: Presentation/guided Practice
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstrating
Teacher’s Activity: Shows pictures or videos illustrating different uses of water.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe and participate in discussions about the images.
Step 4: Autonomous Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: guides pupils in completing a short worksheet on water uses.
Pupils’ Activity: complete the worksheet individually.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-taking
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes key points on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy the summary into their notebooks.
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the review questions.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the key uses of water and emphasizes the importance of water conservation.
Pupils’ activity: Listen attentively and reflect on the lesson.
Lesson Keywords
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
Assignment/Homework
Differentiation
Note for Teachers
Ensure to use real-life examples and relatable scenarios to help pupils understand the importance of water in their daily lives. Encourage interactive discussions and hands-on activities to keep them engaged and reinforce learning.
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