Social Environment

Cultural Events - Traditional activities carried out in the community

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

- Identify cultural events carried out in the community
- Recognise cultural events that promote social well-being

- Learners to share experiences on cultural events in the community
- Learners to identify different cultural events
- Learners to discuss the importance of cultural events

What cultural events take place in our community?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 57
- Pictures showing cultural events
- Digital devices
- Video clips

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercise

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Traditional activities carried out in the community

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

- Identify cultural events carried out in the community
- Recognise cultural events that promote social well-being
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being

- Learners to draw cultural events they have attended
- Learners to discuss the purpose of different cultural events
- Learners to share personal experiences of cultural events

How do cultural events represent community values?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 57
- Drawing materials
- Pictures of cultural events
- Cultural artifacts

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Activities in our culture that bring people together

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

- Recognise cultural events that promote social well-being in the community
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being in the community

- Learners to identify cultural events that bring people together
- Learners to discuss how cultural events promote unity
- Learners to practise singing and dancing to songs performed during cultural events

How do cultural events bring people together?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 58
- Pictures showing cultural events
- Audio recordings of cultural songs
- Musical instruments

- Observation - Oral questions - Performance assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Activities in our culture that bring people together

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

- Recognise cultural events that promote social well-being in the community
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being in the community

- Learners to discuss traditions that promote unity
- Learners to identify the role of cultural ceremonies in bringing people together
- Learners to create posters depicting cultural events that promote unity

What are the benefits of community cultural celebrations?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 59
- Poster making materials
- Pictures of cultural celebrations
- Cultural artifacts

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Traditional activities done by different communities

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

- Classify cultural events into those that promote environmental care and social well-being in the community
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being in the community

- Learners to find out cultural events that promote social well-being and environmental care
- Learners to use pictures or video clips to group cultural events that promote environmental care and social well-being
- Learners to role play cultural events performed by various communities

How do some cultural events help us care for the environment?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 61
- Pictures showing cultural events
- Digital devices
- Video clips
- Role play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Traditional activities done by different communities

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

- Classify cultural events into those that promote environmental care and social well-being in the community
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being in the community

- Learners to identify cultural events from different communities
- Learners to create a table showing communities and their cultural events
- Learners to discuss how different communities protect the environment through cultural events

How do different communities celebrate their cultural events?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 63
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Pictures of cultural events
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Table assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Identify various unfavourable weather conditions in the environment
- Describe characteristics of unfavourable weather conditions
- Show interest in learning about unfavourable weather conditions

- Share experiences on unfavourable weather conditions they have witnessed in their community
- Use digital devices or print media to search for more information on unfavourable weather conditions
- Discuss what happens during unfavourable weather conditions in the environment
- Identify different types of unfavourable weather conditions (thick fog, strong winds, heavy rainfall, drought, extreme heat, extreme cold, snow)

How can unfavourable weather conditions affect our daily activities?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Digital resources
- Pictures of unfavourable weather conditions
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 70
- Pictures or videos showing effects of unfavourable weather
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Weather - Dangers of unfavourable weather conditions
Weather - Responding to unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Describe how unfavourable weather conditions affect the environment
- Explain the impact of unfavourable weather on property
- Show concern for safety during unfavourable weather

- Observe pictures showing effects of unfavourable weather on the environment
- Discuss how unfavourable weather damages property and the environment
- Search for information on effects of unfavourable weather conditions using digital devices
- Share findings with classmates

How do unfavourable weather conditions affect our environment?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 71
- Pictures showing environmental damage from unfavourable weather
- Digital resources
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 73
- Pictures showing safety measures
- Safety equipment (raincoats, umbrellas, sunscreen, etc.)

- Observation - Oral questions - Group work assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Responding to unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Explain how to respond to various unfavourable weather conditions
- Create a personal safety plan for unfavourable weather
- Value the importance of weather safety

- Listen to a story about appropriate responses to unfavourable weather conditions
- Create a table showing safety measures for different types of unfavourable weather
- Discuss with peers about how to keep safe during specific unfavourable weather conditions
- Draw and color pictures showing safety during unfavourable weather

What safety measures can you take during extreme cold weather?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 74
- Stories about weather safety
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 75
- Weather safety matching cards
- Song lyrics about weather safety

- Observation - Written assignments - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Responding to unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Discuss ways of keeping safe during drought
- Create a chart showing responses to drought
- Value the importance of water conservation during drought

- Discuss about drought and its effects
- Role-play appropriate responses to drought conditions
- Draw a poster showing ways to conserve water during drought
- Share about drought experiences they might have had

How can we respond to drought conditions?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 75
- Pictures showing drought conditions
- Drawing materials for posters
- Pictures showing strong winds and safety measures
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Consolidation

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

- Consolidate knowledge about unfavourable weather conditions
- Apply safety measures during unfavourable weather conditions
- Value safety measures during unfavourable weather

- Participate in a quiz about unfavourable weather conditions and safety
- Create a personal weather safety plan
- Present their weather safety plans to the class
- Give feedback on their peers' safety plans

How would you prepare for unfavourable weather in your community?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 76
- Quiz materials
- Writing materials

- Written assessment - Oral presentation - Peer assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Features of different types of soil

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

- Identify different types of soil in the environment
- Describe physical characteristics of different soil types
- Show interest in exploring soil in the environment

- Collect different soil samples from the school environment
- Use sense of touch to interact with various samples of soil to feel texture
- Mount different soil samples on a chart and display in class
- Observe and compare the soil samples
- Wash hands with soap and clean water after handling soil

How can we identify different types of soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 79
- Different soil samples
- Display charts
- Soap and water for washing hands

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Characteristics of different types of soil

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

- Distinguish between different types of soil based on texture
- Classify soil samples according to their characteristics
- Appreciate different soil types in the environment

- Feel different soil samples to identify texture (smooth, rough, or medium)
- Group soil samples into categories (sand, loam, clay)
- Draw a table showing characteristics of different soil types
- Discuss soil texture and particle size
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching soil

What makes soils different from each other?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 81
- Different soil samples
- Manila paper for displaying soil
- Soap and water for washing hands

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Soil display

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

- Create a soil display showing different soil types
- Label different soil types correctly
- Show interest in learning about soil types

- Create a soil display using Manila paper
- Mount different soil samples on the display
- Label each soil type correctly
- Present their soil displays to the class
- Wash hands with soap and water after handling soil

Why is it important to know about different types of soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 82
- Manila paper
- Different soil samples
- Glue
- Soap and water for washing hands

- Observation - Project assessment - Oral presentation

Natural Environment

Soil - Basic activities for taking care of soil

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

- Identify basic soil conservation activities
- Explain the importance of soil conservation
- Show interest in soil conservation

- Discuss ways to protect soil in the environment
- Observe pictures showing soil conservation activities
- Talk about soil conservation activities seen in their community
- Draw pictures showing soil conservation activities

How can we care for soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 83
- Pictures showing soil conservation activities
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Adding manure

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

- Explain the importance of adding manure to soil
- Describe how to prepare and add manure to soil
- Value the role of manure in soil conservation

- Discuss what manure is and its importance
- Observe pictures showing how manure is prepared and added to soil
- Listen to a resource person explain manuring
- Discuss materials used to make manure
- Role play adding manure to soil

What should be done to protect soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 84
- Pictures showing manuring
- Resource person
- Examples of organic materials for making manure

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Adding mulch

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

- Explain what mulching is
- Describe materials used for mulching
- Appreciate the importance of mulching in soil conservation

- Discuss what mulching is and why it is important
- Identify materials used for mulching
- Observe pictures showing mulching
- Discuss benefits of mulching
- Role play how to mulch plants

Why is mulching important for soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 85
- Pictures showing mulching
- Examples of mulching materials
- Role play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Planting trees

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

- Explain how trees protect soil
- Describe steps in planting trees
- Show interest in tree planting for soil conservation

- Discuss how trees protect soil from erosion
- Observe pictures showing the role of trees in soil conservation
- Learn steps for planting trees
- Discuss the importance of tree roots in holding soil together

Why are trees important for soil conservation?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 86
- Pictures showing soil with and without trees
- Pictures showing tree planting process

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Tree planting project

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

- Demonstrate the proper way to plant trees
- Apply knowledge of soil conservation through tree planting
- Value tree planting as a soil conservation activity

- Plant tree seedlings following proper steps
- Add manure to the soil when planting trees
- Water planted seedlings
- Take photographs or videos of the activity
- Take care when using digging tools to prevent injury

How do we properly plant a tree?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 88
- Tree seedlings
- Digging tools
- Manure
- Water containers
- Protective equipment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Sources of heat around us

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

- Define what heat is
- Identify different sources of heat in the environment
- Show interest in learning about heat

- Discuss what makes their bodies feel warm or hot
- Share experiences of feeling heat from different sources
- Observe pictures showing various sources of heat
- Identify common sources of heat in their environment

Why do we need heat in our daily lives?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 92
- Pictures showing sources of heat
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Natural Environment

Heat - Sources of heat

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

- Identify various sources of heat in the environment
- Classify sources of heat as natural or man-made
- Appreciate the importance of heat sources

- Observe pictures of different heat sources
- Visit the school kitchen to observe sources of heat
- Group sources of heat into natural and man-made
- Discuss heat sources found in their homes
- Draw pictures of different heat sources

What are the different sources of heat in our environment?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 93
- Pictures of heat sources
- School kitchen
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Sources of heat

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

- Identify additional sources of heat
- Explain how different sources produce heat
- Value various sources of heat in daily life

- Use digital devices to search for more information on sources of heat
- Discuss how different sources produce heat
- Create a collage of different heat sources
- Talk about heat sources used in their community

How do different sources produce heat?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 94
- Digital resources
- Pictures of heat sources
- Materials for collage

- Observation - Oral questions - Collage assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Uses of heat

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

- Identify different uses of heat in daily life
- Describe how heat is used for different purposes
- Appreciate the importance of heat in daily activities

- Observe pictures showing different uses of heat
- Discuss how heat is used for cooking, warming, drying, and ironing
- Share personal experiences of using heat energy
- Create a table showing how they use heat energy on different days

How do we use heat in our daily lives?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 95
- Pictures showing uses of heat
- Writing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Natural Environment

Heat - Uses of heat

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

- Explain additional uses of heat in daily life
- Demonstrate understanding of heat applications
- Value the role of heat in various activities

- Discuss more ways heat is used in homes and schools
- Create a mind map showing uses of heat
- Role play different uses of heat
- Draw pictures showing different uses of heat

What activities would be difficult without heat?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 96
- Mind map materials
- Drawing materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Mind map assessment - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Safety when dealing with heat

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

- Identify dangers associated with heat sources
- Describe safety measures when handling heat sources
- Value the importance of safety around heat sources

- Observe pictures showing unsafe handling of heat sources
- Discuss dangers associated with various heat sources
- Identify safety measures when dealing with heat
- Role play proper safety practices around heat sources

How can heat sources be dangerous?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 97
- Pictures showing heat-related dangers
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Conserving heat

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

- Explain ways of conserving heat
- Demonstrate proper use of heat energy
- Appreciate the importance of using heat energy wisely

- Observe pictures showing proper and improper use of heat energy
- Discuss ways of conserving heat
- Create a table showing how to use different heat sources efficiently
- Draw posters promoting heat conservation

How can we use heat properly?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 98
- Pictures showing heat conservation
- Manila paper for posters
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Conserving heat

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

- Describe additional ways of conserving heat
- Role play proper use of heat energy
- Show concern for energy conservation

- Role play activities showing proper use of heat energy
- Recite poems about heat conservation
- Use digital resources to learn more about heat conservation
- Discuss ways they can conserve heat at home and school

Why is it important to conserve heat energy?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 99
- Role play props
- Digital resources
- Poem about heat conservation

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral questions

Natural Environment

Heat - Safety around heat sources

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

- Identify additional safety measures around heat sources
- Demonstrate appropriate response to heat accidents
- Value safety around heat sources

- Discuss what to do in case of minor burns
- Role play responding to heat-related accidents
- Create safety posters for the school kitchen
- Share experiences related to heat safety

What should you do if there is a fire accident?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 97
- First aid information
- Role play props
- Poster materials

- Observation - Role play assessment - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Sources and uses of water

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

- Identify various sources of water
- Describe different uses of water
- Appreciate the importance of water in daily life

- Share ideas on sources of water in the environment
- Discuss uses of water at home and school
- Observe pictures showing different uses of water
- Draw pictures showing sources and uses of water

Why is water important in our daily lives?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 103
- Pictures showing sources and uses of water
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water contamination

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

- Define what water contamination is
- Identify ways water gets contaminated by human activities
- Show concern for water pollution

- Discuss what water contamination means
- Observe pictures showing human activities that contaminate water
- Use digital devices to learn more about water contamination
- Role play how human activities contaminate water

How do humans make water dirty?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 105
- Pictures showing water contamination
- Digital resources
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water contamination

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

- Identify ways water gets contaminated by animal activities
- Explain how animal waste contaminates water
- Value the importance of keeping water sources clean

- Observe pictures showing how animals contaminate water
- Discuss ways in which animals make water dirty
- Create posters about preventing water contamination
- Use digital resources to learn more about animal contamination of water

How do animals make water dirty?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 106
- Pictures showing animal contamination of water
- Digital resources
- Poster making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water clean

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

- Explain why water needs to be cleaned
- Describe how to clean water using filtration
- Value the importance of clean water

- Discuss why water needs to be cleaned
- Observe demonstration of cleaning dirty water through filtration using a cloth
- Participate in cleaning dirty water using a piece of cloth
- Discuss the results of the filtration process

How can we clean dirty water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 108
- Clear empty containers
- String or rubber bands
- Pieces of cloth
- Dirty water samples

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water clean

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

- Demonstrate how to make a water filter
- Explain how different materials filter water
- Show interest in water filtration

- Make an improvised water filter using a plastic bottle, cotton wool, charcoal, sand, and small stones
- Use the filter to clean dirty water
- Observe the filtration process
- Compare water before and after filtration
- Discuss how the different materials in the filter clean the water

How does a water filter work?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 109
- Big plastic bottles
- Cotton wool
- Charcoal
- Coarse and fine sand
- Small stones
- Dirty water samples

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water clean

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

- Demonstrate cleaning water using a sieve
- Compare different methods of filtering water
- Appreciate different water cleaning methods

- Clean dirty water using a sieve or piece of old mosquito net
- Compare filtration using cloth, improvised filter, and sieve
- Discuss advantages of each filtration method
- Draw the filtration methods and label them

What are the different ways of filtering water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 110
- Sieves or pieces of mosquito net
- Clear containers
- Dirty water samples
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water safe for drinking

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

- Differentiate between clean and safe water
- Describe how to make water safe by boiling
- Value the importance of safe drinking water

- Discuss the difference between clean and safe water
- Observe demonstration of boiling water to make it safe
- Identify signs that water is boiling (bubbles, steam)
- Discuss other methods of making water safe for drinking

Why should we drink safe water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 111
- Cooking pot
- Water
- Heat source
- Clean container for boiled water

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Using water well

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

- Explain ways of conserving water
- Demonstrate how to reuse water
- Appreciate water as a scarce resource

- Discuss the importance of saving water
- Observe pictures showing ways to reuse water
- Identify activities where water can be reused
- Role play proper water conservation practices

How can we save water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 112
- Pictures showing water conservation
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water conservation

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

- Identify additional ways to conserve water
- Create posters promoting water conservation
- Value water as an important resource

- Discuss more ways to conserve water at home and school
- Create posters showing ways to use water well
- Present their posters to the class
- Role play water conservation practices

Why should we conserve water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 113
- Poster making materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Poster assessment - Oral presentation

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water conservation in the community

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

- Identify water conservation practices in the community
- Explain the importance of community water conservation
- Show interest in community water conservation

- Discuss water conservation practices in their community
- Create a checklist of water conservation actions for home and school
- Role play advocating for water conservation in the community
- Draw pictures showing community water conservation

How can we encourage others to conserve water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 113
- Checklist materials
- Role play props
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Checklist assessment - Role play assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water pollution prevention

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

- Identify ways to prevent water pollution
- Describe proper waste disposal to protect water
- Value clean water sources

- Discuss how to prevent water pollution
- Create a "Don't Pollute Water" campaign for the school
- Role play proper waste disposal to protect water
- Create slogans for water protection

How can we prevent water pollution?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 105-107
- Campaign materials
- Role play props
- Writing materials

- Observation - Campaign assessment - Oral presentation