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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Personal and common items used at home
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify personal items used at home -Differentiate personal items from common items -Show interest in proper usage of personal items |
- Share information on personal items found at home -Draw and colour personal items used at home -Match personal items at home with their uses |
How can we identify personal items at home?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 1
- Pictures of personal items - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 1 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Personal and common items used at home
Our Home - Materials used for cleaning personal and common items |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify common items used at home -Match common items with their uses -Show interest in proper use of common items |
- Share information on common items found at home -Draw and colour common items used at home -Match common items at home with their uses |
What are the common items we share at home?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 2
- Pictures of common items - Realia - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 5 - Cleaning materials - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 1 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Materials used for cleaning personal and common items
Our Home - Cleaning personal and common items |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify materials used for cleaning common items -Use materials to clean common items -Value clean common items |
- Observe pictures of different materials used for cleaning common items -Discuss materials used for cleaning common items at home -Sort materials used for cleaning common items |
What materials do we use to clean common items at home?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 5
- Cleaning materials - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 6 - Handkerchiefs - Water - Soap |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical activities
|
|
| 1 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Cleaning personal and common items
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Demonstrate how to clean innerwear -Clean innerwear using locally available materials -Appreciate clean innerwear for personal hygiene |
- Observe pictures of Ayira washing her innerwear -Watch as the teacher demonstrates cleaning innerwear -Clean innerwear and hang it to dry -Use only enough water to avoid wastage |
How do we clean innerwear?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 7
- Innerwear - Water - Soap - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 8 - Socks |
- Observation
- Practical activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 2 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Cleaning personal and common items
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Demonstrate how to clean a toothbrush -Clean a toothbrush using locally available materials -Value clean toothbrushes for dental hygiene |
- Observe pictures of Atieno cleaning her toothbrush -Watch as the teacher demonstrates cleaning a toothbrush -Clean a toothbrush using water sparingly |
How do we clean a toothbrush?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 9
- Toothbrushes - Water - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 10 - Combs - Soap |
- Observation
- Practical activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 2 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Cleaning personal and common items
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Demonstrate how to clean a hairbrush -Clean a hairbrush using locally available materials -Value clean hairbrushes for personal hygiene |
- Observe pictures of Salasya cleaning his hairbrush -Watch as the teacher demonstrates cleaning a hairbrush -Clean a hairbrush in warm soapy water -Discuss the importance of not sharing hairbrushes |
How do we clean a hairbrush?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 10
- Hairbrushes - Water - Soap - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 11 - Utensils - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Practical activities
- Oral questions
|
|
| 2 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Cleaning personal and common items
Family Needs and Wants |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Explain why we should keep the home clean -Make a poster on keeping the home clean -Advocate for a clean home for health and wellbeing |
- Talk about the importance of keeping our home clean -Read a poster on keeping our home clean -Make a poster to tell people why we clean our homes -Recite a poem about keeping personal items safe |
Why should we keep our home clean?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 12
- Manila papers - Marker pens - Crayons - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 17 - Pictures of family needs - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 2 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs and Wants
Family Needs and Wants - Places where family needs are met |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify family wants -Differentiate family wants from needs -Show interest in understanding family wants |
- Talk about family wants -Observe and discuss pictures of family wants -Draw items that represent family wants |
What are family wants?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 17
- Pictures of family wants - Drawing materials - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 19 - Pictures of places where family needs are met |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs and Wants - Grouping family needs and wants
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Group family needs and wants -Classify items into family needs and wants -Value the difference between family needs and wants |
- Talk about what they see in pictures of needs and wants -Identify pictures showing family needs and wants -Write answers in a table grouping needs and wants -Draw a family need and a family want |
How can we group family needs and wants?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 21
- Pictures of family needs and wants - Drawing materials - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 22 - Pictures of different meals |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs and Wants - Grouping family needs and wants
Family Needs and Wants - Choosing family needs over family wants |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Differentiate between snacks and meals -Group food items into snacks and meals -Value the importance of healthy food choices |
- Name foods shown in pictures -Draw a table in exercise books -Fill in the table with snacks and meals -Draw food that makes them healthy |
How can we tell the difference between snacks and meals?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 25
- Pictures of snacks and meals - Drawing materials - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 26 - Pictures of family needs and wants - Shopping lists |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 3 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs and Wants - Choosing family needs over family wants
Our School - Keeping our school clean Our School - Keeping our school clean |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify ways of meeting family needs -Explain how parents/guardians get money -Appreciate different occupations that help meet family needs |
- Look at pictures of different occupations -Discuss how the people in pictures earn money -Talk about what their parents/guardians do to get money -Understand that money is used to buy what we need |
How do families meet their needs?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 29
- Pictures of different occupations - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 32 - Pictures of things that make school dirty - Cleaning materials - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 33 - Pictures of children cleaning |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 3 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our School - Common accidents at school
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify common accidents at school -Locate dangerous places/things in school -Show concern for safety at school |
- Walk around the school to identify dangerous places/things -Fill in a table about dangerous places/things -Take pictures of dangerous places/things -Discuss what they have seen |
What things can hurt us at school?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 34
- Digital camera/phone - Paper and pencils - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 35 - Pictures of potential accident situations - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our School - Giving first aid at school
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Explain what first aid is -Describe first aid for suffocation -Show concern for safety of self and others |
- Study pictures showing how to give first aid for suffocation -Discuss the steps for helping someone who is suffocating -Practice giving first aid for suffocation -Work in pairs to demonstrate the procedure |
What is first aid for suffocation?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 36
- First aid charts - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 37 - Clean water - Clean cloth - Jelly |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical activities
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our School - Giving first aid at school
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify burns as common injuries -Demonstrate first aid for burns -Show concern for those who are burned |
- Observe pictures showing first aid for burns -Study the steps for treating burns -Practice giving first aid for burns -Work in pairs to demonstrate the procedure |
How do we give first aid for burns?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 38
- First aid charts - Clean water - Clean cloth - Jelly - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 40 - Bandage |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical activities
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our School - Giving first aid at school
Our School - Cleaning the school |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify choking as a common emergency -Demonstrate first aid for choking -Show concern for those who are choking |
- Observe pictures showing first aid for choking -Study the story of Biwott who choked on a sweet -Act out how to give first aid for choking -Learn alternative methods for helping someone who is choking |
How do we give first aid for choking?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 41
- First aid charts - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 42 - Cleaning materials - Water - Soap |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical activities
|
|
| 4 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our National Flag - Colours of the National Flag
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify colours of the National Flag -Draw and colour the National Flag -Appreciate the National Flag |
- Observe Maria and Baki discussing the National Flag -Look at the picture of the National Flag -Write down the colours of the National Flag -Draw and colour the National Flag |
What are the colours of our National Flag?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 45
- Picture of the National Flag - Drawing materials - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 46 - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our National Flag - The National Anthem of Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Recite the National Anthem in Kiswahili -Sing the National Anthem -Show respect when singing the National Anthem |
- Learn the words of the National Anthem in Kiswahili -Listen as the teacher sings the National Anthem -Stand at attention while singing -Sing the National Anthem together |
What is our National Anthem?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 47
- Audio of the National Anthem - Text of the National Anthem - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 48 - Digital resources - Pictures of national ceremonies |
- Observation
- Oral performance
- Recitation
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our National Flag - Raising and lowering of the flag
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Demonstrate proper behavior when the flag is raised/lowered -Explain why we show respect to the flag -Show respect for the National Flag |
- Observe the picture of Chela raising the flag -Discuss how the learners and teachers are standing -Show the class how to stand when the flag is raised -Explain why they stand like that -Discuss why the man in green removed his cap |
How can we show respect for the National Flag?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 49
- Picture of flag raising ceremony - National Flag - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 50 - Flag pole |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical activities
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather at different times of the day
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify different weather conditions -Say a poem about weather conditions -Show interest in learning about weather |
- Say a poem about weather -Stand outside the classroom and observe the weather -Discuss how the weather is today -Look at pictures showing different types of weather |
How is the weather today?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 72
- Pictures showing different weather conditions - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 73 - Pictures showing weather at different times of day - Weather charts |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 5 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather at different times of the day
Weather - Recording weather Weather - Recording weather |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Describe weather conditions using appropriate terms -Compare weather conditions at different times -Show interest in observing weather patterns |
- Observe the sky at different times of the day -Record observations using simple descriptions -Compare morning, afternoon and evening weather -Draw pictures representing different weather conditions |
How does weather change during the day?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 73
- Weather observation charts - Drawing materials - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 74 - Weather symbol charts - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 75 - Weather symbols - Chart paper - Colored pencils |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Recording weather
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Create a home weather chart -Record evening weather at home -Show interest in weather patterns |
- Draw a weather chart for recording evening weather at home -Record the weather at home for five days -Use appropriate weather symbols -Share records with the class |
How can we record weather at home?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 76
- Weather chart templates - Weather symbols - Colored pencils - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 77 - Digital devices - Weather-related games - Educational software |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Chart assessment
|
|
| 6 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Predicting weather
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify signs of rain -Predict weather based on sky conditions -Develop curiosity about weather prediction |
- Look at pictures showing different sky conditions -Identify which picture shows it might rain soon -Identify which picture shows it might not rain soon -Go outside and look at the sky -Predict how the weather is likely to be later |
How can we predict if it will rain?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 77
- Pictures of different sky conditions - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 78 - Weather charts - Weather symbols |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 6 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Predicting weather
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify appropriate clothing for different weather conditions -Explain why people dress differently in different weather -Appreciate the relationship between weather and clothing |
- Look at pictures of people dressed for different weather -Answer questions about why people are dressed differently -Discuss how weather affects activities -Understand that weather prediction helps decide what to wear |
How does weather affect what we wear?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 79
- Pictures of people in different weather clothing - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 80 - Reading materials about weather |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 6 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Predicting weather
Soil - Types of soil |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Demonstrate responses to different weather conditions -Act out weather-appropriate behaviors -Appreciate the importance of responding to weather conditions |
- Act out appropriate responses to different weather conditions -Show what to wear in cloudy, rainy, and sunny weather -Complete sentences about weather -Answer questions about weather symbols and responses |
How should we respond to different weather conditions?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 81
- Weather symbols - Clothing items for different weather - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 82 - Pictures of different types of soil - Soil samples |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical assessment
|
|
| 7 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Types of soil
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Make soil ribbons using different types of soil -Identify which soil makes the longest ribbons -Appreciate the properties of different soils |
- Watch the teacher make soil ribbons -Make soil ribbons using all soil types -Place ribbons on paper on a flat surface -Identify which soil makes the longest ribbon -Identify which soil makes smooth ribbons -Identify which soil does not make ribbons |
Which soil makes the longest ribbon?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 83
- Different soil samples - Water - Paper - Digital devices - Books about soil - Soap and water |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical assessment
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Types of soil
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Make soil balls using different types of soil -Compare properties of different soils -Value the differences in soil types |
- Make soil balls using all the soil types -Place the soil balls on paper on a flat surface -Observe what happens to the balls -Identify which soil ball breaks first -Identify which soil ball does not break easily |
Which soil ball breaks first?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 84
- Different soil samples - Water - Paper - Display area - Soap and water |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical assessment
|
|
| 7 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Knowing the different types of soil
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify different types of soil by touch -Differentiate soil by texture -Show interest in soil properties |
- Put each type of soil on a piece of paper -Write the name of each type of soil -Feel each soil with fingers -Identify which soil feels smooth -Identify which soil feels rough -Identify which soil feels neither too smooth nor too rough |
How do different soils feel when touched?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 85
- Different soil samples - Paper - Pencils - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 86 - Soil samples from different locations - Magnifying glasses (if available) |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical assessment
|
|
| 7 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Knowing the different types of soil
Light - Sources of light |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Record properties of different soil types -Compare different soil types -Appreciate the unique properties of soils |
- Copy a table for recording soil properties -Fill in information about ribbon length, texture, and particle size for different soil types -Compare the properties of sandy soil, loam, and clay -Discuss the differences between soil types |
How do soil types differ from each other?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 87
- Soil samples (sandy, loam, clay) - Recording tables - Pencils - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 90 - Pictures of light sources - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assessment
|
|
| 8 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Sources of light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Complete words related to sources of light -Read words related to light sources -Value the importance of light sources |
- Look at pictures of light sources -Fill in missing letters to complete words -Read the completed words -Talk about light sources at home and school -Discuss why sources of light are important |
What light sources do we use at home and school?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 91
- Pictures of light sources - Word puzzles - Digital resources - Pictures of various light sources - Drawing materials - Classification charts |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 8 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Using light to form shadows
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify shadows formed by objects -Explain how shadows are formed -Show interest in shadow formation |
- Look at the picture showing shadows -Talk about what they see -Go out in the sun to observe their shadows -Discuss what formed the shadows |
What are shadows?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 92
- Pictures of shadows - Objects for making shadows - Sunny area - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 93 - Sticks - Various objects - Light sources - Dark room |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical assessment
|
|
| 8 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Using light to form shadows
Light - Ways of saving light |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Create different shadow shapes -Play shadow games -Show creativity in using shadows |
- Create shadow puppets using hands or paper cutouts -Make shadow stories on a wall or screen -Collaborate with classmates to create shadow scenes -Share shadow stories with the class |
How can we use shadows to tell stories?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 93
- Light source - Paper cutouts - White screen or wall - Scissors - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 94 - Pictures showing light conservation - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Creative assessment
|
|
| 8 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Ways of saving light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify proper and improper use of light -Distinguish between saving and wasting light -Value the conservation of light |
- Look at pictures of children using light -Identify who is using light well -Identify how others are wasting light -Learn that conserving light means using little light |
Who is using light properly in the pictures?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 95
- Pictures of light usage - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 96 - Sentence completion exercises |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 9 | 1 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Water - Ways of storing water
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify ways of storing water at home -Name containers used to store water -Value the importance of water storage |
- Look at pictures of water storage containers -Name the things shown in the pictures -Discuss which containers they use at home -Discuss which containers they use at school -Talk about other containers used to store water |
Why do we store water at home and in school?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 99
- Pictures of water storage containers - Realia (actual containers) - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 100 - Digital resources - Drawing materials - Coloring materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 9 | 2 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Water - Ways of storing water
Water - Saving water at home and in school |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify water storage practices in the community -Describe different ways of storing water -Appreciate various water storage methods |
- Visit places in the school locality -Look at different ways people store water in the community -Talk about ways of storing water observed in the community -Share findings with the class |
How do people in our community store water?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 100
- School locality - Note-taking materials - Pictures of community water storage - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 101 - Pictures showing water conservation - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 9 | 3 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Water - Saving water at home and in school
Water - Why we should keep stored water safe |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Demonstrate water conservation practices -Store water in appropriate containers -Show interest in water conservation |
- Store water in small containers -Discuss why they stored the water -Share how they felt after the activity -Practice water conservation techniques |
Why is it important to save water?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 102
- Containers for water storage - Water - Pictures showing water conservation - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 103 - Pictures showing safe water storage - Digital resources - Realia (water containers with lids) |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical assessment
|
|
| 9 | 4 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Water - Why we should keep stored water safe
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Demonstrate keeping water safe -Explain why water should be kept safe -Appreciate the importance of clean water |
- Cover the mouth of a bottle with a lid and close tightly -Turn the bottle upside down to see if water pours out -Pour soil on the bottle to see if it gets into the water -Observe if the water becomes dirty -Discuss the importance of keeping water containers covered |
Why should we keep stored water safe?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 103
- Bottles with lids - Water - Soil - Clean containers - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 104 - Reading materials about water safety - Poem about water safety - Pictures of safe water storage |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical assessment
|
|
| 10 | 1 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Water - Why we should keep stored water safe
Plants - Ways of caring for plants |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify containers used for storing water -Complete sentences about water storage -Value safe water storage practices |
- Complete sentences by filling in blanks about water storage -Identify containers used to store large amounts of water -Recognize that uncovered water gets dirty -Understand that unsafe water can make us sick -Learn that water should not be wasted |
What have we learned about water storage?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 105
- Sentence completion exercises - Pictures of water storage containers - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 107 - Pictures of healthy and unhealthy plants - Real plants (if available) - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 10 | 2 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Plants - Ways of caring for plants
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify ways of caring for plants -Match methods with pictures of plant care -Value the importance of plant care |
- Look at pictures showing people caring for plants -Follow lines to see how people care for plants -Identify the method used to care for plants in each picture -Discuss how to care for plants in the environment |
How do people care for plants?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 108
- Pictures showing plant care - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 109 - Pictures of watering tools - Actual watering tools (if available) |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Matching assessment
|
|
| 10 | 3 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Plants - Ways of caring for plants
Plants - Caring for plants in the environment |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Make a watering can from recycled materials -Demonstrate watering plants -Show creativity in recycling |
- Use a plastic bottle, lid, nails, and hammer to make a watering can -Make holes on the bottom of the bottle -Fill the bottle with water and cover with lid -Test if water comes out of the holes -Use the homemade watering can |
How can we make a watering can?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 110
- Plastic bottles - Nails - Hammer - Water - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 111 - Pictures of plant care materials - Actual materials (watering cans, jembes, etc.) - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 112 - Chart paper for timetable - Plant care materials - School garden or potted plants |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Practical assessment
|
|
| 10 | 4 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Plants - Caring for plants in the environment
Plants - Messages about protecting plants |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Participate in home plant care activities -Explain plant care methods to family members -Show interest in caring for plants at home |
- Talk to parents/guardians about plant care -Demonstrate plant care at home -Share experiences of caring for plants at home with classmates |
How can we care for plants at home?
|
- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 112
- Home gardens - Plant care materials - Reporting materials - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 113 - Messages about plant protection - Digital resources - Radio if available |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Home activity report
|
|
| 11 | 1 |
Resources in Our Environment
|
Plants - Messages about protecting plants
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Create a poster about plant protection -Write a message about caring for plants -Show creativity in plant conservation advocacy |
- Look at a sample poster about taking care of plants -Write a sentence telling people to care for plants -Create a poster using the sentence -Add pictures to the poster and color them -Present the poster to classmates |
How can we create a poster about protecting plants?
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- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 114
- Manila papers - Marker pens - Color crayons - Sample poster - Song lyrics - Recording device (if available) - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral presentation
- Poster assessment
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| 11 | 2 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Plants - Messages about protecting plants
Animals - Food items we get from animals |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Complete sentences about plant care -Apply knowledge about plants -Value the importance of caring for plants |
- Write answers in exercise books -Complete sentences about materials used to care for plants -Identify what to wear in rainy weather -Name ways mulch helps plants -Understand that manure provides food for plants |
What have we learned about caring for plants?
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- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 115
- Sentence completion exercises - Pictures of plant care - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 116 - Pictures of local animals - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
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| 11 | 3 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Animals - Food items we get from animals
Animals - Animals and the food that they give us |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify food items from animals -Match food items with their animal sources -Value animals as food sources |
- Look at pictures of food items from animals -Name the type of food shown in each picture -Identify which animal gives us each food -Discuss other types of food we get from animals |
What food items do we get from animals?
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- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 116
- Pictures of food items from animals - Pictures of animals - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 117 - Pictures of animals and foods - Matching exercises |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Matching assessment
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| 11 | 4 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Animals - Animals and the food that they give us
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Complete sentences about animal food sources -Match animals with correct food products -Value animal-derived foods |
- Write sentences in exercise books -Fill gaps with correct words about animal food sources -Match animals with foods they provide -Understand that different animals provide different foods |
What foods do different animals give us?
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- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 118
- Sentence completion exercises - Pictures of animals and foods - Digital resources - Table templates - Lists of animals and foods - Display materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
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| 12 | 1 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Animals - Caring for animals in the locality
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify fair treatment of animals -Distinguish between good and bad treatment -Show concern for animal welfare |
- Look at pictures showing treatment of animals -Identify pictures showing good treatment of animals -Identify pictures showing bad treatment of animals -Discuss other ways of treating animals well -Talk about the importance of treating animals well |
How should we treat animals?
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- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 119
- Pictures showing animal treatment - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 120 - Pictures of animal healthcare |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
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| 12 | 2 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Animals - Caring for animals in the locality
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify ways of keeping animals clean -Explain the importance of animal cleanliness -Value clean animals |
- Look at pictures of animal cleaning -Talk about what is happening in each picture -Identify which part of each animal is being cleaned -Discuss why it is important to keep animals clean |
Why should we keep animals clean?
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- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 121
- Pictures of animal cleaning - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 122 - Pictures of animal feeding - Animal food - Feeding equipment - Cleaning materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
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| 12 | 3 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Animals - Caring for animals in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify proper animal housing -Match animals with their houses -Value appropriate animal shelters |
- Look at pictures of animal houses -Read sentences about animal houses -Match animals with their appropriate houses -Understand that rabbits live in hutches, cows in cowsheds, chickens in coops, and dogs in kennels |
What are the right houses for different animals?
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- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 123
- Pictures of animal houses - Matching exercises - Digital resources - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 124 - Safety feature charts |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Matching assessment
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| 12 | 4 |
Resources in Our Environment
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Animals - Caring for animals in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
-Identify clean animal houses -Explain the importance of clean animal housing -Value cleanliness for animal health |
- Look at pictures showing clean animal houses -Talk about what is happening in each picture -Discuss why an animal should stay in a clean place -Watch videos or look at pictures of cleaning animal houses -Share how animal houses are cleaned |
Why should animals live in clean houses?
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- Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 125
- Pictures of clean animal houses - Digital resources - Video clips - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 126 - Cleaning materials - Animal house - Protective gear - Soap and water - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 127 - Song lyrics - Pictures of animal houses - Oxford Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 128 - Sentence completion exercises - Pictures of animal care |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
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