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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our Living Environment - Materials used as bedding
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify locally available materials used as beddings - Carry out hygiene practices in sleeping areas for a healthy environment |
- Learners to share ideas on different materials used as beddings at home
- In groups, learners to discuss various materials used as beddings - Learners to draw and colour one material they use as bedding at home |
What materials do we use as bedding at home?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 1
- Real bedding materials - Pictures/charts of different bedding materials |
- Oral questions
- Observation
- Written exercise
|
|
| 2 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our Living Environment - Materials used as bedding
Our Living Environment - Keeping our sleeping areas clean Our Living Environment - Keeping our sleeping areas clean |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify locally available materials used as beddings - Appreciate the importance of proper bedding materials |
- Learners to manipulate digital devices to watch video clips showing things used as bedding
- Discuss findings in class - Share experiences about bedding materials used at home |
How do different bedding materials affect our comfort?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 2
- Digital devices - Video clips of bedding materials - Samples of bedding materials - Posters of bedding materials - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 3 - Brooms - Mops - Cleaning materials - Bedding materials - Cleaning materials - Charts on cleaning schedules |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawings
|
|
| 2 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our Living Environment - Keeping clean after bedwetting
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Carry out hygiene practices in sleeping areas for a healthy environment - Advocate for the importance of observing hygiene in sleeping places |
- Learners to discuss causes of bedwetting
- Learners to mention hygiene practices to observe during bedwetting - Learners to role play care for beddings |
What should we do when bedwetting occurs?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 4
- Pictures of bedwetting scenarios - Cleaning materials - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 6 - Digital devices - Videos on bedwetting management - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 7 - Mackintosh - Pictures of protective bedding materials - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 8 - Charts showing bedwetting prevention tips - Maze activity sheets |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercise
|
|
| 2 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our Living Environment - Project: Making bedding hygiene posters
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Advocate for the importance of observing hygiene in sleeping places - Carry out hygiene practices in sleeping areas for a healthy environment |
- Learners to make posters showing why it is important to ensure sleeping places are clean
- Learners to display posters in class - Learners to discuss posters created by classmates |
How can we educate others about keeping sleeping areas clean?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 9
- Manila paper - Markers/crayons - Scissors - Glue - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 10 - Completed posters - Presentation materials |
- Observation
- Peer assessment
- Project work evaluation
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs - How we show our feelings
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe how people express feelings in real life - Label emotions expressed by self and others - Appreciate the importance of expressing emotions appropriately |
- Learners to discuss about emotions experienced by self and others
- Learners to identify different feelings shown in pictures - Learners to discuss what makes them happy, sad, angry, or fearful |
How do our faces show different emotions?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 12
- Pictures showing different emotions - Digital devices with video clips - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 13 - Digital devices - Coloring materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawing activities
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs - How we show our feelings
Family Needs - Labelling emotions shown by us and others |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe how people express feelings in real life - Label emotions expressed by self and others - Appreciate the importance of expressing emotions appropriately |
- Learners to identify situations that trigger different emotions
- Learners to discuss appropriate ways of expressing emotions - Learners to role play different emotional scenarios |
What situations make us feel happy, sad, angry, or fearful?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 14
- Picture cards showing different emotional situations - Role play materials - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 16 - Flash cards with emotions - Pictures showing different emotions - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Role play assessment
|
|
| 3 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs - Labelling emotions shown by us and others
Family Needs - Ways in which emotional needs are met |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Label emotions expressed by self and others - Describe how people express feelings in real life - Appreciate the importance of emotions in character formation |
- Learners to design posters showing different emotions
- Learners to match facial expressions with corresponding emotions - Learners to discuss how to recognize others' emotions |
Why is it important to recognize others' emotions?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 17
- Poster making materials - Emotion flash cards - Pictures showing emotional expressions - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 18 - Pictures showing people meeting emotional needs - Role play materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Poster assessment
|
|
| 3 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs - Ways in which emotional needs are met
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe ways in which emotional needs are met in real life situation - Appreciate the importance of meeting emotional needs in character formation |
- Learners to identify ways of showing care to others
- Learners to discuss the importance of listening to others - Learners to identify ways of praising others for good work |
How does praise affect our emotional well-being?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 19
- Pictures showing people praising others - Charts showing ways to meet emotional needs - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 20 - Role play materials - Story books about emotions - Poster making materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercise
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs - Ways in which emotional needs are met
Food in Our Environment - Common food items in the environment |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe ways in which emotional needs are met in real life situation - Label emotions expressed by self and others - Appreciate the importance of meeting emotional needs in character formation |
- Learners to identify emotional support needed in different situations
- Learners to discuss ways of helping friends in emotional distress - Learners to create action plans for supporting others emotionally |
What can we do to support someone who is sad?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 21
- Chart paper - Markers - Scenario cards - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 23 - Pictures of various food items - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Action plan assessment
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Food in Our Environment - Common food items in the environment
Food in Our Environment - Placing food items into three groups |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify common food items found in the immediate environment - Embrace good eating habits to promote good health |
- Learners to identify food items common in their locality
- Learners to discuss the sources of different food items - Learners to draw and color local food items |
Where do the foods we eat come from?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 23
- Pictures of food sources - Real food items - Drawing materials - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 24 - Pictures/real food items - Charts showing food groups |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Food in Our Environment - Placing food items into three groups
Food in Our Environment - Proper behavior during meals |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Classify food items into three food groups - Embrace good eating habits to promote good health |
- Learners to use digital devices or print media to search for information on various food groups
- Learners to group food items into the three food groups - Learners to create a food group chart using magazine cuttings |
Why should we eat from all three food groups?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 28
- Digital devices - Magazines/newspapers with food pictures - Manila paper - Glue - Scissors - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 31 - Pictures showing good and bad table manners - Video clips |
- Observation
- Peer assessment
- Project assessment
|
|
| 4 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Food in Our Environment - Proper behavior during meals
Food in Our Environment - Problems of eating too much food or too little food |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Observe table manners during meals - Embrace good eating habits to promote good health |
- Learners to create a table of good and bad table manners
- Learners to role play specific scenarios demonstrating proper meal behavior - Learners to discuss the importance of clearing the table after eating |
Why are good table manners important?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 32
- Chart paper - Markers - Role play materials - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 33 - Pictures showing effects of eating too much or too little food - Health charts |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Role play assessment
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Food in Our Environment - Problems of eating too much food or too little food
Our Community - What is a community? |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Classify food items into three food groups - Observe table manners during meals - Embrace good eating habits to promote good health |
- Learners to discuss the concept of balanced diet
- Learners to identify health problems associated with poor eating habits - Learners to create posters promoting healthy eating habits |
How can we maintain healthy eating habits?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 35
- Health charts - Poster making materials - Pictures showing balanced meals - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 38 - Pictures of community elements - Charts showing community structure |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Poster assessment
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our Community - What is a community?
Our Community - Keeping safe in the community |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify ways of keeping safe in the community - Acknowledge the importance of keeping safe in the community |
- Learners to identify different types of communities
- Learners to discuss the importance of living harmoniously in a community - Learners to draw pictures of their community |
How do people in a community help each other?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 38
- Pictures of different communities - Drawing materials - Community charts - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 39 - Pictures showing safety measures - Charts on community safety |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our Community - Keeping safe in the community
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify ways of keeping safe in the community - Acknowledge the importance of keeping safe in the community |
- Learners to discuss how to deal with strangers
- Learners to role play appropriate responses to strangers - Learners to listen to a recorded story on safety tips |
How should we respond to strangers?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 42
- Audio recordings - Pictures showing stranger danger - Role play materials - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 43 - Poster making materials - List of emergency contacts - Safety charts |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Role play assessment
|
|
| 5 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our Community - Safe and unsafe places in the community
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Classify places in the community as safe and unsafe - Acknowledge the importance of keeping safe in the community |
- Learners to identify safe places in the community
- Learners to identify unsafe places in the community - Learners to group places into safe and unsafe categories |
Which places in our community are safe or unsafe?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 46
- Pictures of safe and unsafe places - Flash cards with names of places - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 49 - Pictures showing dangerous behaviors - Role play materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Sorting activity assessment
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our Community - Basic road signs for personal safety
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Apply basic road signs for personal safety - Identify ways of keeping safe in the community - Acknowledge the importance of keeping safe in the community |
- Learners to identify basic road signs
- Learners to discuss the meaning and importance of road signs - Learners to draw and color road signs |
What do different road signs mean?
|
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 51
- Pictures of road signs - Road safety charts - Drawing materials - Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 53 - Pictures showing road crossing steps - Role play materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 6 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Unfavourable weather conditions
Weather - Dangers of unfavourable weather conditions Weather - Responding to 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 Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 71 - Pictures showing environmental damage from unfavourable weather Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 73 - Pictures showing safety measures - Safety equipment (raincoats, umbrellas, sunscreen, etc.) |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 6 | 3 |
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 - Pictures showing drought conditions - Drawing materials for posters - Pictures showing strong winds and safety measures |
- Observation
- Written assignments
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 6 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Consolidation
Soil - Features of different types of soil |
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 Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 79 - Different soil samples - Display charts - Soap and water for washing hands |
- Written assessment
- Oral presentation
- Peer assessment
|
|
| 7 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Characteristics of different types of soil
Soil - Soil display |
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 Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 82 - Manila paper - Glue |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assessment
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Basic activities for taking care of soil
Soil - Adding manure |
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 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
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 7 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Adding mulch
Soil - Planting trees |
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 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
- Role play assessment
|
|
| 7 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Tree planting project
Heat - Sources of heat around us |
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 Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 92 - Pictures showing sources of heat - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Practical assessment
- Group work assessment
|
|
| 8 | 1 |
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 Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 94 - Digital resources - Materials for collage |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawing assessment
|
|
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| 9 | 1 |
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 Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 96 - Mind map materials - Drawing materials - Role play props |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
|
|
| 9 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Heat - Safety when dealing with heat
Heat - Conserving 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 Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 98 - Pictures showing heat conservation - Manila paper for posters - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Role play assessment
|
|
| 9 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Heat - Conserving heat
Heat - Safety around heat sources |
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 Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 97 - First aid information - Poster materials |
- Observation
- Role play assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
| 9 | 4 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Water - Sources and uses of water
Water - Water contamination |
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 Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 105 - Pictures showing water contamination - Digital resources - Role play props |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 10 | 1 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Water - Water contamination
Water - Making water clean |
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 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
- Poster assessment
|
|
| 10 | 2 |
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 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
- Oral questions
|
|
| 10 | 3 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Water - Making water safe for drinking
Water - Using water well |
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 Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 112 - Pictures showing water conservation - Role play props |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assessment
|
|
| 10 | 4 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Water - Water conservation
Water - Water conservation in the community |
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 - Checklist materials - Role play props - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Poster assessment
- Oral presentation
|
|
| 11 | 1 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Water - Water pollution prevention
Plants - Safety when handling plants |
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 Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 116 - Pictures of harmful plants - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Campaign assessment
- Oral presentation
|
|
| 11 | 2 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Plants - Safety when handling plants
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify protective equipment for handling plants - Explain how protective equipment keeps us safe - Value safety precautions when handling plants |
- Observe pictures showing protective equipment for handling plants
- Discuss how different protective equipment helps when handling plants - Role play using protective equipment when handling plants - Create a safety poster for handling plants |
What should we wear when handling plants?
|
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 118
- Pictures showing protective equipment - Actual protective equipment (gloves, goggles) - Poster making materials Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 120 - Resource person - Pictures of tools for handling plants - Actual tools (tongs, rakes, etc.) - Chart making materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Poster assessment
|
|
| 11 | 3 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Plants - Plant classification
Plants - Edible and non-edible plants |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Observe different plants in the environment - Identify characteristics of different plants - Show interest in plant diversity |
- Take a nature walk to observe different plants
- Take photographs of plants in the environment - Collect plant parts (with teacher guidance) - Discuss characteristics of plants observed |
What plants grow in our school environment?
|
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 122
- Digital devices for photographs - Containers for plant collection - Protective equipment Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 123 - Pictures of various plants - Drawing materials - Chart paper |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Nature walk assessment
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| 11 | 4 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Plants - Edible and non-edible plants
Plants - Kitchen garden |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify additional edible and non-edible plants - Classify plants based on their uses - Show interest in learning about plant uses |
- Create a chart showing edible and non-edible plants in the community
- Match plants with their uses - Role play shopping for edible plants - Discuss the importance of knowing which plants are safe to eat |
Why should we know which plants are edible?
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Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 123
- Plant chart materials - Matching exercise materials - Role play props Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 124 - Pictures of kitchen gardens - Pictures of vegetables - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Chart assessment
- Matching assessment
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| 12 | 1 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Plants - Types of kitchen gardens
Plants - Materials for making a kitchen garden |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify different types of kitchen gardens - Compare various kitchen garden designs - Appreciate creativity in garden design |
- Observe pictures showing different types of kitchen gardens
- Discuss various designs of kitchen gardens - Compare advantages of different kitchen garden types - Draw a kitchen garden design of their choice |
What types of kitchen gardens exist?
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Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 125
- Pictures of different kitchen garden types - Drawing materials Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 126 - Pictures of materials for kitchen gardens - Actual material samples if available |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawing assessment
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| 12 | 2 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Plants - Making a kitchen garden
Plants - Kitchen garden project |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe steps for making a kitchen garden - Identify crops to grow in a kitchen garden - Value kitchen gardens as sources of food |
- Observe pictures showing steps in making a kitchen garden
- Discuss crops to plant in a kitchen garden - Plan a kitchen garden project - Draw a plan for their kitchen garden |
How do we make a kitchen garden?
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Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 127
- Pictures showing kitchen garden creation - Planning materials - Drawing materials Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 128 - Materials for kitchen garden - Seeds or seedlings - Gardening tools - Water |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Plan assessment
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| 12 | 3 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Animals - Importance of domestic animals
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify various domestic animals - Explain the importance of domestic animals - Appreciate the value of domestic animals |
- Share ideas on types of animals found in the community
- Discuss uses of domestic animals to human beings - Draw pictures of domestic animals and their uses - Create a chart showing domestic animals and their importance |
How are domestic animals important to us?
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Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 131
- Pictures of domestic animals - Drawing materials - Chart paper Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 132 - Pictures of animal products - Materials for collage - Matching exercise materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawing assessment
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| 12 | 4 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Animals - Caring for animals
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify ways of caring for domestic animals - Explain the importance of animal care - Show concern for proper animal care |
- Listen to a resource person or read stories about caring for animals
- Discuss different ways to care for domestic animals - Create a poster showing proper animal care - Role play caring for different animals |
How should we care for domestic animals?
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Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 133
- Resource person - Stories about animal care - Poster making materials - Role play props Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 134 - Pictures showing animal care - Materials for creating schedules - Song lyrics about animal care |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Poster assessment
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| 13 | 1 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Animals - Caring for animals
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain how to provide shelter for animals - Describe how to keep animals clean - Show commitment to animal welfare |
- Discuss appropriate shelters for different animals
- Draw pictures of animal shelters - Role play cleaning animal living areas - Create a guide for animal care |
Why do animals need proper shelter?
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Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 135
- Pictures of animal shelters - Drawing materials - Role play props Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 136 - Pictures showing animal health care - Poster materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawing assessment
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| 13 | 2 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Animals - Consolidation
Waste Materials - Wastes found in the community |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Consolidate knowledge about domestic animals - Apply proper animal care practices - Reflect on the value of domestic animals |
- Role play proper animal care
- Create an animal care tip sheet - Present their tip sheets to the class - Discuss the importance of treating animals with care |
How can you help care for animals in your community?
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Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 138
- Role play props - Tip sheet materials - Presentation space Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 139 - Pictures showing waste materials - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Role play assessment
- Oral presentation
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| 13 | 3 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Waste Materials - Waste materials for making money
Waste Materials - Using waste to generate income |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify waste materials that can generate income - Explain how waste can be used to make products - Value waste as a resource |
- Observe pictures of waste materials that can be used to make products
- Discuss items that can be made from waste materials - Match waste materials with products that can be made from them - Draw pictures of products made from waste |
Which waste materials can be used to make money?
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Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 140
- Pictures of waste materials - Pictures of products made from waste - Drawing materials Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 141 - Pictures showing waste transformation - Examples of products made from waste |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Matching assessment
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| 13 | 4 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Waste Materials - Safety when handling waste
Waste Materials - Collecting and sorting waste |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify safety measures when handling waste - Explain dangers associated with waste handling - Value safety when working with waste |
- Discuss safety concerns when handling waste
- Identify protective equipment for waste handling - Role play proper safety practices when handling waste - Create a poster showing waste handling safety |
Why is safety important when handling waste?
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Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 143
- Pictures of protective equipment - Examples of protective equipment - Poster making materials Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 144 - Collection bags - Sorting bins - Protective equipment - Chart paper |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Poster assessment
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| 14 | 1 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Waste Materials - Class project planning
Waste Materials - Project preparation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Plan a project to make items from waste - Select appropriate waste materials for the project - Show teamwork in project planning |
- Discuss items that can be made from collected waste
- Choose one item to make as a class project - Select a project leader - Create a list of tasks and responsibilities - Make a timeline for the project |
What can we make from the waste we collected?
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Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 146
- Planning materials - Chart paper - Writing materials Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 148 - Writing materials - Chart paper |
- Observation
- Plan assessment
- Group work assessment
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| 14 | 2 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Waste Materials - Making items from waste
Waste Materials - Selling items made from waste Waste Materials - Promoting waste recycling |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Create useful items from waste materials - Apply creativity in making products - Show teamwork in project implementation |
- Collect materials needed for the project
- Make items from waste under teacher supervision - Document the process with photographs - Display completed items - Discuss challenges faced during the activity |
How can we create quality items from waste?
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Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 149
- Collected waste materials - Tools for making items - Protective equipment - Camera for documentation Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 150 - Items made from waste - Packaging materials - Record keeping materials Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 151 - Poster materials - Writing materials - Role play props |
- Observation
- Product assessment
- Group work assessment
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