Lesson Note on Places Where Underdeveloped Technology is Used for Primary 3

Class: Primary Three
Term: First Term
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Basic Technology
Previous Lesson: Underdeveloped Technology: Meaning, Characteristics and Examples
topic: Places Where Underdeveloped Technology is Used
Content/Learning Area: Identifying places where underdeveloped technology is used, mentioning the uses of underdeveloped technology in those places
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Cognitive Domain:

1.Identify at least five places where underdeveloped technology is used.
2. Explain the purpose of underdeveloped technology in the identified places.

• Affective Domain:

1. Show interest in learning about different types of technology.
2. Appreciate the importance of simple tools and methods.

• Psychomotor domain:

1. Demonstrate understanding through participation in class discussions.

• Social Domain:

1. Participate actively in group discussions.

Reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational resource Center Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National unified Scheme of Work
• Online Details
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use a whiteboard or chart paper, markers, and relevant pictures or illustrations of underdeveloped technologies.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding where underdeveloped technologies are used helps pupils appreciate the ingenuity of past and present societies. It also connects classroom learning to real-world applications.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher will start by asking pupils what they remember from the previous lesson on underdeveloped technology. A brief review will be conducted, followed by introducing today’s topic: places where these technologies are used.

Lesson Content

Places of Usage of Underdeveloped Technology

Underdeveloped technology is used in many places. Let’s explore some examples:

Kitchens:

Underdeveloped technology in kitchens involves simple tools and methods for food preparation and cooking. These include:

1. Grinding stones
2. Wooden spoons
3. Clay pots
4. mortar and pestle
5. Charcoal stoves
6. Calabash bowls
7. hand-held graters

Farms:

Underdeveloped technology in farms includes basic tools used for harvesting, tilling, and land clearing.These include:

1. Sickles
2. Ploughs
3. Threshing boards
4. Stone axes
5. Hoes
6. Cutlasses
7. Manual seeders

Textile Production:

Underdeveloped technology in textile production involves simple tools for making cloth and yarn. These include:

1. Weaving looms
2. Hand looms
3. Spinning wheels
4. Drop spindles
5. Natural dyes
6. Simple carding tools
7. Wooden beaters

Construction Sites:

Underdeveloped technology in construction sites includes basic tools for building and carving wood and stone. These include:

1. Chisels
2. stone axes
3. Hammers
4. Saws
5. levels
6. Plumb bobs
7. Manual pulleys

Rivers:

Underdeveloped technology used in rivers includes simple tools for fishing and water transportation.these include:

1. Fishing nets
2. Simple boats
3. Canoes
4. Fishing traps
5. Paddles
6. Baskets
7. Spears

Homes:

Underdeveloped technology in homes includes basic tools for cooling, cleaning, heating, and cooking. These include:

1. Hand fans
2. Brooms
3. Firewood heaters
4. Earthen ovens
5. Clay pots
6. Lanterns
7. Mats

rural Villages:

Underdeveloped technology in rural villages includes simple systems for water and transport. These include:

1. Manual water pumps
2. Bucket and pulley systems
3. Donkey carts
4. Wheelbarrows
5. Wells
6. Simple irrigation systems
7. Windmills

Transport:

Underdeveloped technology in transport includes basic methods for moving people and goods. These include:

1. Hand-pulled rickshaws
2. Donkey carts
3. Bicycles
4. Head pans
5. Canoes
6. Wooden carts
7. Animal-drawn sleds

These tools are practical and don’t need advanced machinery or electricity. They are still used in many parts of the world.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Question and Answer, Use of Visual Aids.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Review previous lesson, introduce the topic, and set learning objectives.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to teacher’s questions, listen attentively.

Step 2: Description of Key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Explain the concept of underdeveloped technology and its various applications.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively, ask clarifying questions.

Step 3: Demonstration/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstrating
Teacher’s Activity: Show pictures/illustrations of underdeveloped technologies in different places.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe, participate in discussions.

Step 4: Self-Reliant Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils in identifying places where underdeveloped technologies are used.
Pupils’ Activity: Work individually or in small groups to identify places.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils in taking notes on key concepts and examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Write down vital information.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
teaching Skill: summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the key points, emphasizing the importance of understanding different types of technology and their uses.Pupils’ activity: listen attentively and ask any remaining questions.

Lesson Keywords

• Underdeveloped Technology – Simple tools and methods used in various settings.
• Kitchen Utensils – Tools used for food preparation and cooking.
• Farming Tools – Tools used for planting, harvesting, and land clearing.
• Textile Production – The process of making cloth and yarn.
• Construction Tools – Tools used for building and carving.
• Fishing Tools – Tools used for catching fish and water transport.
• Household Items – Items used for cooling, cleaning, heating, and cooking in homes.
• Rural technology – Simple technologies used in villages for water and transport.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Name three places where underdeveloped technology is used.
2. Give two examples of tools used in farming that are considered underdeveloped technology.
3. Why are simple tools still critically important today?

Assignment/Homework

1. List five examples of underdeveloped technology used in your community.
2. Describe how one of these technologies makes life easier for people.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
• For advanced learners: Encourage them to research and present additional examples of underdeveloped technologies.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use real-life examples and visual aids to make the lesson more engaging and understandable for the pupils. Encourage active participation through discussions and questions.