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Basic 5 Science Term 1 Week 7 Lesson Plan

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Week 7: Lesson Plan
Subject: Science
Class: Basic 5
Strand: CyclesSub-strand: Earth Science
Indicator (code): B5.2.1.2.1 Describe the benefits of the sun, to the earthContent Std (code): B5.2.1.2 Recognize the relationship, between the earth and the sun
Performance Indicator: -, Learners can describe the benefits of the sun to, the earthCore Competencies: Problem Solving skills; Critical Thinking; Justification of Ideas;, Collaborative Learning;
T.L.R.(s): potted maize seedling, damp cloth, printed photographs of sun-dried fish and cocoaKeywords: Earth, Cycles, Benefits
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Get a viral picture, a trending news on twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social media handles.
Discuss what is trending and invite learners to share their opinions on them
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Put learners into groups to discuss the benefits the earth derives from the sun. Learners, in their groups, present their findings. These may include the following; I. the sun provides warmth to the earth. ii. light for plants to grow well. iii. provides day and night cycles and energy. Learners brainstorm on what will happen if there was no sun. Learners demonstrate the importance of sunlight to the growth of plants. Lead learners to discuss the importance of the sun to plant growth. For this activity, learners use potted maize seedling, damp cloth and printed photographs of sun-dried fish and cocoa to examine familiar examples and explain how sunlight supports plants and everyday Ghanaian activities.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Ask learners questions to review their understanding of the lesson Learners to tell what was interesting about the lesson. Give learners task to do in their work books.

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