Social Environment

Cultural Events - Cultural events in the community

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

- Identify cultural events carried out in the community
- Describe various cultural events
- Show interest in community cultural events

- Talk about pictures showing cultural events
- Define cultural events as festive activities
- Learn about different types of cultural events
- Discuss cultural events in their communities

Which festivals usually happen in your community?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 36
- Pictures of cultural events
- Charts showing cultural events
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Common cultural events

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

- Identify common cultural events in the community
- Explain the purpose of various cultural events
- Appreciate cultural diversity in the community

- Discuss cultural events such as birth ceremonies, naming ceremonies
- Explore initiation ceremonies, dowry ceremonies, and weddings
- Learn about different community celebrations
- Share knowledge about local cultural events

What cultural events take place in your community?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 37
- Pictures of cultural events
- Charts describing cultural events
- Resource persons

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Cultural songs and dances

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

- Identify songs performed during cultural events
- Perform simple cultural dances
- Value cultural performances as expressions of identity

- Find out songs performed during different cultural events
- Learn dances performed during cultural events
- Practice performing cultural songs
- Perform songs to parents or guardians

What songs are performed during cultural events?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 37
- Audio recordings of cultural songs
- Musical instruments
- Traditional attire

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Social well-being through events

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

- Recognize cultural events that promote social well-being
- Explain the concept of social well-being
- Value cultural events that bring people together

- Talk about pictures showing community cultural events
- Discuss how activities bring people together
- Learn about concept of social well-being
- Identify events that build social connections

What is social well-being?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 38
- Pictures of cultural events
- Charts on social well-being
- Resource persons

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussion assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Events that promote unity

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

- Identify cultural events that bring people together
- Explain how cultural events promote unity
- Embrace cultural events that promote social cohesion

- Discuss cultural events that unite communities
- Explore how shared celebrations build relationships
- Role-play participation in cultural events
- Create posters promoting community unity

How do cultural events bring people together?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 39
- Pictures of community celebrations
- Poster making materials
- Role-play resources

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Poster assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Categories of cultural events

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

- Classify cultural events into categories
- Identify events that promote environmental care
- Appreciate cultural events that promote environmental care

- Talk about pictures showing cultural festivals
- Group cultural festivals into categories
- Identify ceremonies that bring people together
- Identify activities that care for the environment

What are the cultural festivals performed by various communities?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 39
- Pictures of cultural festivals
- Charts showing categories
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Classification assessment - Written assignments

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Environmental care through cultural events

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

- Identify cultural events that promote environmental care
- Explain how cultural events contribute to environmental conservation
- Value cultural practices that protect the environment

- Discuss cultural activities related to environmental care
- Learn about traditional conservation practices
- Identify cultural ceremonies focused on environmental protection
- Draw pictures of environmental care cultural activities

Which cultural events help protect our environment?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 40
- Pictures of environmental cultural events
- Charts on traditional conservation
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Social Environment
Natural Environment

Cultural Events - Practicing cultural festivals
Weather - Unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Demonstrate cultural festivals from the community
- Participate in cultural activities
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being

- Practice cultural festivals under teacher guidance
- Perform songs and dances from cultural events
- Role-play cultural activities
- Share experiences of cultural participation

How are cultural events carried out in your community?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 41
- Musical instruments
- Traditional attire
- Audio equipment for songs
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 42
- Pictures showing unfavourable weather conditions
- Newspapers, magazines, textbooks
- Digital devices

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Types of unfavourable weather
Weather - Dangers of floods

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

- Identify different types of unfavourable weather
- Differentiate between floods, drought, and strong winds
- Show awareness of weather patterns

- Discuss specific types of unfavourable weather
- Learn about floods caused by too much rain
- Explore drought caused by lack of rain
- Discuss strong winds and their effects

What types of unfavourable weather conditions do we experience?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 43
- Pictures of different weather conditions
- Charts showing weather types
- Digital devices
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 44
- Pictures showing effects of floods
- Newspaper reports on floods
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Classification assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - More dangers of heavy rainfall
Weather - Effects of no rainfall
Weather - Specific effects of drought

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

- Identify additional dangers of heavy rainfall
- Explain how floods affect infrastructure
- Show concern for community safety during floods

- Discuss how floods destroy roads, shops, buildings, and bridges
- Explore how floods restrict movement
- Learn about spread of water-borne diseases
- Share experiences of flood impacts

What other dangers come from heavy rainfall?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 45
- Pictures showing flood damage
- Resource person
- Digital devices for videos
- Pictures showing drought effects
- Charts on drought impacts
- Digital devices
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 46
- Pictures of drought effects
- Charts showing drought impacts

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussion assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Responses to unfavourable weather
Weather - Safety during storms

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

- Identify appropriate responses to unfavourable weather
- Demonstrate protective actions during unfavourable weather
- Value safety during adverse weather conditions

- Look at pictures showing responses to unfavourable weather
- Name unfavourable weather conditions in pictures
- Discuss how children in pictures are keeping safe
- Share answers with classmates

How can you keep safe during unfavourable weather conditions?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 46
- Pictures showing weather safety
- Charts on safety measures
- Digital devices for videos
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 47
- Pictures showing storm safety
- Poster making materials
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Role-play assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Keeping safe during floods

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

- Respond appropriately to flood conditions
- Demonstrate moving to higher ground during floods
- Appreciate the importance of flood safety

- Discuss moving from low areas to higher grounds during floods
- Practice safe responses to flood warnings
- Role-play evacuation procedures
- Create safety plans for flood conditions

How do you stay safe during a flood?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 47
- Flood safety charts
- Role-play materials
- Planning materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Safety plan assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Importance of weather safety

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

- Explain the importance of keeping safe during unfavourable weather
- Identify benefits of weather safety practices
- Appreciate importance of weather safety

- Discuss why safety during adverse weather matters
- Explore consequences of ignoring weather warnings
- Share experiences of weather safety
- Create safety messages for different weather conditions

Why is it important to stay safe during unfavourable weather?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 47
- Weather safety charts
- Stories about weather safety
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Soil - Types of soil

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

- List characteristics of different types of soil
- Identify soil types in the school environment
- Show interest in exploring soil properties

- Walk around the school environment
- Observe different soil samples
- Collect different soil samples
- Feel soil texture between fingers

Which soil is in your school or home environment?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 48
- Different soil samples
- Transparent papers
- Manila paper for display

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Soil texture

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

- Identify different soil textures
- Group soil samples based on texture
- Appreciate different properties of soil

- Feel texture of different soil samples
- Group soil samples by texture
- Learn about clay, loam, and sandy soil textures
- Mount soil samples on display chart

Which type of soil is rough between the fingers?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 49
- Different soil samples
- Display materials
- Transparent papers

- Observation - Practical assessment - Chart assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Characteristics of soil types

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

- Describe characteristics of different soil types
- Compare textures of clay, loam, and sandy soil
- Show curiosity about soil properties

- Explore characteristics of clay soil (smooth texture)
- Examine loam soil (moderate texture)
- Investigate sandy soil (rough texture)
- Display findings on soil texture

What are the characteristics of different soil types?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 49
- Different soil samples
- Chart paper
- Name tags for soil samples

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Natural Environment

Soil - Basic soil conservation

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

- Explain basic soil conservation activities
- Identify different methods of soil conservation
- Value the importance of soil conservation

- Talk about pictures showing soil conservation methods
- Discuss how to take care of soil
- Learn about soil conservation definition
- Identify various soil conservation methods

How can we take care of soil in the environment?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. ---50 Pictures showing soil conservation
- Charts on conservation methods
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Soil - Methods of soil conservation

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

- Identify specific soil conservation methods
- Explain mulching, manuring, and tree planting
- Embrace soil conservation practices

- Discuss mulching as a conservation method
- Learn about manuring to improve soil
- Explore tree planting for soil conservation
- Talk about other soil conservation methods

What methods can we use to conserve soil?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 50
- Pictures showing conservation methods
- Charts on conservation techniques
- Resource person

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Soil - Tree planting activity

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

- Carry out tree planting for soil conservation
- Demonstrate proper planting techniques
- Show commitment to environmental conservation

- Talk about picture of people planting trees
- Discuss what people in picture are doing
- Plant tree seedlings under teacher guidance
- Care for seedlings after planting

What are the people in the picture doing?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 51
- Tree seedlings
- Planting tools
- Watering equipment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Caring for tree seedlings
Soil - Safety in soil conservation

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

- Demonstrate care for planted seedlings
- Apply watering and protection techniques
- Show responsibility for environmental conservation

- Discuss how seedlings need care to grow well
- Practice watering techniques for seedlings
- Learn about protecting young trees
- Share responsibility for caring for class seedlings

How do we care for seedlings?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 52
- Planted seedlings
- Watering equipment
- Protective materials
- Safety charts
- Hand washing facilities
- First aid kit

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project monitoring

Natural Environment

Heat - Sources of heat

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

- List sources of heat in the environment
- Identify common sources of heat
- Show interest in learning about heat sources

- Talk about pictures showing heat sources
- Discuss uses of materials in pictures
- List other sources of heat at home
- Share findings with classmates

What are the sources of heat?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 53
- Pictures of heat sources
- Charts showing heat sources
- Realia: safe examples of heat sources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Heat - Common heat sources

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

- Identify various sources of heat
- Name sources of heat in pictures
- Appreciate different heat sources in daily life

- Talk about different sources of heat
- Name sources shown in pictures
- Discuss sun, charcoal, firewood, kerosene, electricity, gas
- Identify heat sources in local environment

What gives us heat?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 54
- Pictures of heat sources
- Charts on heat sources
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Identification assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Main sources of heat

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

- Explain the sun as the main source of heat
- Identify other primary heat sources
- Show awareness of heat in daily life

- Discuss the sun as the main source of heat
- Explore how the sun provides constant heat
- Identify other important heat sources
- Compare different heat sources

Why is the sun important as a heat source?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 55
- Pictures of the sun
- Charts showing the sun's role
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Heat - Uses of heat

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

- Identify various uses of heat
- Explain how heat is useful in daily life
- Appreciate the importance of heat

- Talk about pictures showing heat uses
- Identify uses shown in pictures
- Discuss cooking, drying, ironing
- Talk about other uses of heat

What are the uses of heat?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 55
- Pictures showing heat uses
- Charts on heat applications
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Heat - Heat sources and functions

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

- Match heat sources with their functions
- Explain specific uses of different heat sources
- Value the role of heat in everyday activities

- Discuss specific functions of different heat sources
- Learn how the sun is used for drying clothes and crops
- Explore how charcoal, firewood, kerosene are used
- Identify uses of electricity and gas

What are the functions of different heat sources?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 56
- Charts showing heat sources and functions
- Pictures of heat applications
- Digital devices

- Observation - Matching assessment - Oral questions

Natural Environment

Heat - Activities of conserving heat

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

- Explain methods of heat conservation
- Identify ways to reduce heat loss
- Value the importance of heat conservation

- Talk about pictures showing heat conservation
- Identify which picture shows less fuel use
- Discuss reasons for fuel efficiency
- Share other ways of saving heat

How can heat be conserved?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 57
- Pictures showing heat conservation
- Energy-saving cooking devices
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Heat - Specific heat conservation methods

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

- Demonstrate specific heat conservation methods
- Explain how to protect cooking fires from wind
- Show commitment to heat conservation

- Discuss protecting fireplaces from wind
- Learn about energy-saving jikos
- Practice methods to conserve heat
- Demonstrate heat conservation techniques

What is heat conservation?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 58
- Pictures of conservation methods
- Energy-saving cooking devices
- Wind shields for cooking

- Observation - Practical assessment - Demonstration assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Importance of sources of heat

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

- Explain the importance of different heat sources
- Identify benefits of heat in daily life
- Appreciate various sources of heat

- Look at pictures showing importance of heat
- Discuss importance of heat shown in pictures
- Talk about other benefits of heat
- Write sentences on importance of heat

Why is heat important in your daily life?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 60
- Pictures showing heat importance
- Charts on heat benefits
- Writing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Heat - Conserving heat at home

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

- Identify a heat source at home
- Explain how to conserve the identified heat source
- Show responsibility for heat conservation

- Identify heat sources at home
- Draw the identified heat source
- Write how the source can be conserved
- Share conservation methods with classmates

How can you conserve heat at home?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 60
- Drawing materials
- Writing materials
- Pictures of heat sources

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Written assessment

Natural Environment
Resources in Our Environment

Heat - Heat conservation projects
Water - Sources of water

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

- Carry out heat conservation activities
- Document heat conservation efforts
- Value the importance of efficient heat use

- Carry out heat conservation activity in school
- Write a composition on heat conservation
- Read composition to class
- Discuss benefits of heat conservation

How did you conserve heat?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 61
- Writing materials
- Heat conservation equipment
- Digital devices
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 62
- Pictures of water sources
- Charts showing water sources
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Project assessment - Composition assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Identifying water sources
Water - Safety around water sources

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

- Name different sources of water
- Classify water sources as natural or man-made
- Appreciate the importance of water sources

- Learn about rivers, rain, lakes, springs as water sources
- Discuss boreholes, taps, dams as man-made sources
- Name water sources in the local environment
- Draw pictures of water sources

What are the different sources of water?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 63
- Pictures of various water sources
- Charts classifying water sources
- Drawing materials
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Pictures of water hazards
- Safety charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Classification assessment - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Ways of contaminating water
Water - Human activities contaminating water

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

- Name ways water can be contaminated
- Identify water contamination in pictures
- Show concern for water cleanliness

- Talk about pictures showing water contamination
- Discuss how water is made dirty in pictures
- Identify other activities that contaminate water
- Learn about water contamination definition

What makes water in your environment dirty?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Pictures showing water contamination
- Charts on contamination causes
- Digital devices
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 65
- Pictures showing human contamination
- Charts on human activities

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Animal contamination of water
Water - Activities to make water clean

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

- Identify how animals contaminate water
- Explain animal contributions to water pollution
- Value keeping animals away from water sources

- Discuss how animals contaminate water
- Learn about animals drinking directly from sources
- Explore how animal waste affects water
- Discuss ways to prevent animal contamination

How do animals contaminate water?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 65
- Pictures showing animal contamination
- Charts on animal activities
- Digital devices
- Pictures showing water filtration
- Materials for making water filters
- Dirty water samples

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Creating improvised water filters
Water - Alternative water filtration

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

- Make an improvised water filter
- Draw and color an improvised water filter
- Show creativity in solving water problems

- Follow steps to make a water filter
- Use locally available materials for filtration
- Draw and color an improvised water filter
- Demonstrate water filtration

How can we create a water filter?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Materials for water filter (bottles, cloth, sand, stones)
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Clean cloth pieces
- Dirty water samples
- Containers for filtered water

- Observation - Project assessment - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water safe to drink

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

- Explain methods to make water safe for drinking
- Demonstrate water boiling
- Value the importance of safe drinking water

- Observe picture showing water boiling
- Discuss what is happening in the picture
- Learn about boiling as water purification method
- Explore other methods to make water safe

How can we make filtered water safe for drinking?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Pictures showing water boiling
- Water purification charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water safety and health

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

- Explain the importance of clean water
- Identify health risks of dirty water
- Value clean and safe water for healthy living

- Discuss why filtered water should be boiled
- Learn how boiling removes germs
- Explore diseases caused by dirty water
- Create posters promoting clean water

Why is it important to have clean water?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Charts on water-borne diseases
- Poster making materials
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Conservation of water

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

- Identify ways to conserve water
- Explain the concept of water conservation
- Show commitment to water conservation

- Look at pictures showing water conservation
- Identify water conservation methods shown
- Name other ways of conserving water
- Learn definition of water conservation

How do you conserve water at home and in school?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 68
- Pictures showing conservation methods
- Charts on conservation
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Methods of water conservation

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

- Demonstrate specific water conservation methods
- Apply water conservation techniques
- Value water as a precious resource

- Practice turning off taps when not in use
- Demonstrate reusing water to reduce dust
- Practice watering plants with used water
- Discuss benefits of water conservation

What are the ways of conserving water?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 68
- Water conservation equipment
- Charts on conservation methods
- Resource person

- Observation - Practical assessment - Demonstration assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water conservation project

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

- Carry out water conservation activities
- Apply conservation knowledge practically
- Show responsibility toward water resources

- Water a plant in school with guidance
- Apply water conservation principles
- Monitor plant growth
- Share experiences of conservation

How can we apply water conservation knowledge?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 69
- Plants for watering
- Watering equipment
- Conservation charts

- Observation - Project assessment - Peer assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Creating conservation posters

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

- Create posters on water conservation
- Communicate water conservation messages
- Advocate for water conservation

- Look at sample water conservation poster
- Make posters on importance of saving water
- Display posters in strategic locations
- Present posters to classmates

How can we spread water conservation messages?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 69
- Sample water conservation posters
- Poster making materials
- Digital devices

- Observation - Poster assessment - Presentation assessment