Uses Of Rocks for Primary 5

class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
subject: Basic Science And Technology
Curriculum Theme: Basic Science
Previous Lesson: Details Of Metamorphic And Sedimentary Rocks
Topic: Uses Of Rocks
Content/Learning Area: Uses Of Rocks
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain: Identify and state the different uses of rocks in everyday life.
• Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of rocks in the surroundings and human activities.
• Psychomotor Domain: Classify different uses of rocks using real or pictorial samples.
• Social Domain: Participate actively in group discussions on the uses of rocks.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National unified Scheme of Work
• Online Details from: EuroKids -;Different Types of Rocks and Their Uses
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will employ the help of the following materials:

• Samples or pictures of different rocks
• Charts showing the uses of rocks
• Real-life items made from rocks (e.g., chalk, granite tiles, statues)
• Flashcards with rock names and uses
• Whiteboard and marker

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the uses of rocks helps pupils recognize their value in building, farming, and everyday life activities.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know what rocks are and have seen some rocks around them at home or school.

Lesson Content

Uses of Rocks

Rocks are hard natural materials found on the ground. Peopel use rocks for many vital things in life.

1. Building and Construction: Rocks are used to build houses, roads, and bridges. They are strong and last long.

The following are uses of rocks in building and construction:

1. making cement
2. Building roads
3. Making concrete
4. Building houses
5. Making tiles
6. Constructing bridges
7. Creating foundations for buildings

1. Farming and Agriculture: Rocks help farmers to improve the soil and protect crops.

The following are uses of rocks in farming:

1. Making fertilizers
2. Controlling soil erosion
3. Improving soil nutrients
4. Making farming tools
5. Building irrigation channels
6. Providing minerals for plant growth
7. Creating terraces to prevent soil runoff

1. Art and Decoration; Some rocks are used to make beautiful things.

They are used for:

1. Making sculptures
2. Making tiles
3. Carving statues
4. Making jewelry
5. Designing buildings
6. Creating mosaics
7. Making decorative stones for gardens

1. Industry and Daily Use: Rocks are used in making things we use at home and in factories.

Examples are:

1. Making chalk
2. making glass
3. Sharpening tools
4. Making toothpaste
5. making kitchen counters
6. Producing ceramics
7. Manufacturing abrasives for cleaning

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Clarification, Group Work, Storytelling, Demonstration, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)

Time: 5 mins
Teaching skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Tells a short story about builders using rocks, shows samples of rocks.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the story, observe and touch the rock samples

Step 2: Building and Construction

Time: 7 mins
Teaching skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains how rocks are used for roads, houses and shows real samples or images.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe pictures and name places they’ve seen rocks used

Step 3: Farming and Agriculture

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Discusses how rocks help in farming and asks pupils to mention examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in discussion, mention fertilizers or tools

Step 4: Art and Decoration

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Tells a short story of a sculptor and shows carved items or pictures.
Pupils’ Activity: listen, look at carvings or statues

Step 5: Industry and Daily Use

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Visual Aids
Teacher’s Activity: Shows pictures of chalk, toothpaste, glass and explains they are made from rocks.Pupils’ Activity: Identify items they use that are made from rocks

Step 6: Note-taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Writes short notes on the board for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy notes into their notebooks

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions from the lesson and reviews key points.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions and explain uses of rocks

Objective-aligned checks:

1. Identify and state the different uses of rocks in everyday life.
2. Classify different uses of rocks using real or pictorial samples.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional & Cognitive
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to look for rocks around them.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and share what they learned

Lesson Keywords

• Rocks – Hard natural materials from the ground
• Fertilizers – Substances used to help plants grow
• Cement – Powder used to build houses and roads
• Sculpture – A piece of art made from carving rocks
• Chalk – A soft white rock used to write on the board

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Mention three uses of rocks in building
2. Say one way rocks are useful to farmers
3. List two things made from rocks in the home
4. Name one rock used in art or decoration
5. Say one thing they learned today

Assignment/Homework

1. Collect different types of small rocks from your surroundings.
2. Find out which rocks are used to build houses in your area.
3. Draw a picture of something made from rocks.
4. Write a short paragraph on why rocks are important to us.
5. List five items at home that are made from rocks or minerals.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: