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Basic 5 Science Term 2 Week 2 Lesson Plan

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Week 2: Lesson Plan

Subject: Science

Class: Basic 5

Topic: Living and Non-Living Things

Strand: Diversity of Matter	Sub-strand: Living and Non-Living Things
Indicator (code): B5.2.1.5.1	Content Std (code): B5.2.1.5
Performance Indicator: Learners can describe the life processes of animals and plants.	Core Competencies: Critical Thinking
T.L.R.(s): Videos of plants growing, pictures of animal waste/excretion	Keywords: Sensitivity, Excretion, Respiration

Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning

Recap previous knowledge about the life processes of animals. Quick brainstorm: What do you already know about the life processes of animals? Introduction to today's objectives regarding the life processes of animals. Mental drill or quick quiz related to the life processes of animals.

Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment

1. Discuss 'Sensitivity' using examples like a mimosa plant or humans blinking at bright light. 2. Explain 'Excretion' as getting rid of waste (sweat, urine, oxygen from plants). 3. Compare how animals and plants respire (breathe).

Phase 3plenary / reflections

Summarize what we learned today about the life processes of animals. Oral assessment: Answer key questions on the life processes of animals. Learners share one new thing they found out about the life processes of animals. Check for understanding and wrap up the week on the life processes of animals.

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