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Basic 4 Science Term 1 Week 4 Lesson Plan

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Week 4: Lesson Plan
Subject: Science
Class: Basic 4
Strand: Diversity of matterSub-strand: Living & Non Living Things
Indicator (code): B4.1.1.2.2 Describe the physical appearance of, different types of plantsContent Std (code): B4.1.1.2 Understand the differences, between living things and things, which have never been alive
Performance Indicator: Learners can describe the physical appearance of, different types of plantsCore Competencies: Problem Solving skills; Critical Thinking; Justification of Ideas;
T.L.R.(s): local shrub and climbing-plant cuttings, printed photographs of Ghanaian trees and creepers, exercise booksKeywords: Living, Plants, Things
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Teacher introduces the lesson to learners. Leaners are to list all the words they associate with the topic to be treated. Ask them to put words together to form a definition Put students into groups of three 3 and number them 1- 3. Put three number statements up to the white board and ask students to explain the corresponding statements related to the lesson to their group. The group who explains well wins
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Take learners out to observe different types of plants. Pictures and videos can also be used. Learners describe the physical features of different types of plants (in terms of their structure and size). learners create a plant album of different types of plants. (shrubs, trees, climbing and creeping plants). For this activity, learners use local shrub and climbing-plant cuttings, printed photographs of Ghanaian trees and creepers and exercise books to compare plant structures and sizes and sketch the observed types.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Ask learners questions to review their understanding of the lessson. Give learners task to do whiles you go round to guide those who need help. Ask learners to summarize what they have learnt. Let learners say 5 words they remember from the lesson.

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