Grade/Level: Primary 2 Number of Pupils in Class: 70 Date: 2026-06-28 Duration: 80 minutes
Name of Teacher: MR MASUMBA
Subject: Basic Science & Technology Theme: Basic Science Sub Theme: Learning About our Environment
Topic: Exploring Your Environment
Performance Objective(s):
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
- observe and identify things in and around the classroom, school and home;
- identify types of roads around the school and roads outside the school;
- demonstrate walking along the road and crossing the road safely.
Prerequisite Knowledge:
- Pupils can name common objects in their immediate surroundings.
References:
- Adeyemo, O. et al. (2017). Basic Science and Technology for Primary Schools Book 2. Lagos: LearnAfrica.
- NERDC. (2012). 9-Year Basic Education Curriculum: Basic Science and Technology for Primary 1-3.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Objects in the classroom, around the school and home
- Charts and models
- Drawing materials
METHODOLOGIES, STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES:
Approach: Experiential Learning Approach
Method:
- Observation - Development Step 1
- Discussion - Introduction, Step 2
- Demonstration - Step 3
Strategy:
- Field Trip - Development Step 1
- Drawing - Step 2
- Modeling - Step 3
- Question and Answer - Evaluation questions
Lesson Implementation:
| Stage | Teaching Methods | Teacher Activities | Learner Activities | Learning Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction - 10 min | Discussion | Teacher asks: 'What are some things you can see in this classroom?' | Pupils respond by naming objects such as desks, chairs, blackboard, windows, and charts. | Things in the classroom include desks, chairs, blackboard, windows, and charts. |
| Development Step 1 - 20 min | Observation (Field Trip) | Teacher takes pupils on a study walk around the school. Teacher points to various objects and asks: 'What things can you see outside?' | Pupils walk around the school, observe, and name things like trees, flowers, buildings, roads, and fences. | The school environment contains many things such as trees, flowers, buildings, roads, and fences. Roads are found within and outside the school. |
| Step 2 - 20 min | Discussion and Drawing | Teacher asks pupils to draw two things they saw on the walk. Teacher then shows a chart of different road types and asks: 'What type of road did you see on our walk? Is it smooth or rough?' | Pupils draw two items (e.g., a tree and a road) and share with a partner. They answer: 'We saw a tarred road; it is smooth.' Pupils listen as teacher explains that other roads may be untarred or pedestrian paths. | Types of roads: tarred roads are smooth and covered with bitumen; untarred roads are rough and may be dusty; pedestrian paths are for walking only. |
| Step 3 - 20 min | Demonstration (Modeling) | Teacher marks a simple road strip on the floor with chalk and demonstrates walking on the left side and crossing safely: stop at the edge, look left, right, and left again. Teacher says: 'Now you try.' | Pupils take turns to walk along the simulated road, stop at the edge, look left and right, and cross safely while reciting the steps. | Safety rules: walk on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic; stop at the edge, look left, right, and left again before crossing; cross only at zebra crossings or where clear. |
| Evaluation questions - 10 min | Question and Answer | Teacher asks: 'Name two things in our classroom. Name two things you saw outside. What type of road did we see on our walk? Show how to cross the road safely.' | Pupils answer: 'Desks and chairs; trees and roads; a tarred road.' One or more pupils demonstrate safe crossing as taught. | We can identify things in our environment; there are different types of roads; and we must follow safety rules when walking and crossing the road. |
Lesson Evaluation:
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