Numbers

Addition - Modeling addition by putting together
Addition - Using "+" and "=" signs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Model addition as putting objects together
-Count objects to find the total
-Show interest in addition activities
-

-In pairs/groups, safely put two groups of objects together
-Count the total number of objects after combining
-Discuss real-life situations where addition is used
-

How can we add objects together?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 60
-Counters
-Objects for counting
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 61
Number cards
Addition symbol cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding single digit numbers (1)
Addition - Adding single digit numbers (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add 2 single digit numbers with sum up to 5
-Write addition statements correctly
-Show interest in addition exercises
-

-Add 2 single digit numbers by counting on
-Use counters to add numbers
-Practice writing addition statements
-

How can we add numbers with sum up to 5?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 62
-Counters
-Number cards
-Addition charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 63

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add 3 single digit numbers with sum up to 10
-Write addition statements with 3 addends
-Show interest in addition of multiple numbers
-

-Add 3 single digit numbers using concrete objects
-Add 3 single digit numbers by counting on
-Practice writing addition statements with 3 addends
-

How can we add three numbers together?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 64
-Counters
-Number cards
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (2)
Addition - Adding 3 single digit numbers (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add 3 single digit numbers with sum up to 15
-Write addition statements with 3 addends
-Develop interest in addition of multiple numbers
-

-Add 3 single digit numbers using concrete objects
-Add 3 single digit numbers by counting on
-Practice writing addition statements with 3 addends
-

How can we add three numbers with sum up to 15?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 65
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 66

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add a 2-digit number (up to 20) to a 1-digit number without regrouping
-Write addition statements correctly
-Develop interest in adding larger numbers
-

-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping horizontally
-Use number cards to practice addition
-Solve simple addition problems
-

How can we add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 67
-Place value charts
-Number cards
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (2)
Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add a 2-digit number (21-30) to a 1-digit number without regrouping
-Write addition statements correctly
-Show interest in addition of larger numbers
-

-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping horizontally
-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping vertically
-Solve simple addition problems
-

How can we add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number vertically?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 68
-Place value charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 69

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number (4)
Addition - Adding using counters (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add a 2-digit number (41-50) to a 1-digit number without regrouping
-Write addition statements correctly
-Show interest in addition of larger numbers
-

-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping horizontally
-Add a 2-digit number to a 1-digit number without regrouping vertically
-Solve simple addition problems
-

How can we add a 2-digit number (41-50) to a 1-digit number?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 70
-Place value charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 71
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Adding using counters (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add different numbers using counters
-Write addition statements correctly
-Show interest in addition activities
-

-Use counters to add different combinations of numbers
-Count the total number of counters after combining
-Write addition statements based on counters used
-

How can we add different numbers using counters?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 72
-Counters
-Number cards
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Addition using number line (1)
Addition - Addition using number line (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add numbers using a number line
-Show addition as movement on the number line
-Develop interest in using number line for addition
-

-Draw a line on the floor and mark as shown
-Stand at a number and move steps forward
-Read the number at the last step
-Write addition statement based on the movement
-

How can we use a number line to add numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 73
-Number line drawn on floor
-Number line charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 74
Drawing of number lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Addition using number line (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Add larger numbers using a number line
-Write correct addition statements
-Develop interest in using number line for addition
-

-Use a number line to add 3+5
-Use a number line to add various combinations of numbers
-Practice addition on paper using number lines
-

How can we add larger numbers using a number line?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 75
-Number line charts
-Drawing of number lines
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (1)
Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 20
-Complete addition patterns
-Show interest in number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving addition with numbers up to 20
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete addition patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in addition patterns?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 76
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 77

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (3)
Addition - Working with missing numbers in patterns (4)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify missing numbers in patterns up to 40
-Complete addition patterns
-Show interest in number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving addition with numbers up to 40
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete addition patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in addition patterns up to 40?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 78
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 79

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Creating number patterns (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Create patterns involving addition with numbers up to 20
-Extend addition patterns
-Show interest in creating number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, create addition patterns with numbers up to 20
-Share created patterns with other groups
-Extend given addition patterns
-

What addition patterns can we create?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 80
-Number cards
-Pattern examples
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Creating number patterns (2)
Addition - Playing games involving addition (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Create patterns involving addition with numbers up to 50
-Extend addition patterns
-Develop interest in creating number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, create addition patterns with numbers up to 50
-Share created patterns with other groups
-Extend given addition patterns
-

What addition patterns can we create with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 81
-Number cards
-Pattern examples
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 82
Addition board games

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Addition - Playing games involving addition (2)
Addition - Solving addition story problems (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Play games involving addition with larger numbers
-Follow rules in addition games
-Develop interest in addition games with larger numbers
-

-Play games involving addition using digital devices (if available)
-Create simple addition games in groups
-Practice mental addition through games
-

How can games help us with addition of larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 83
-Digital devices (if available)
-Addition game cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 84
Addition problem cards
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Modeling subtraction as 'taking away'

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Model subtraction as 'taking away'
-Count the remaining objects
-Show interest in subtraction activities
-

-In pairs/groups, model subtraction using concrete objects
-Count the objects before and after taking away
-Discuss real-life situations where subtraction is used
-

How can we show subtraction by taking away?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 91
-Counters
-Objects for counting
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Using '-' and '=' signs
Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Use '-' sign to show subtraction
-Use '=' sign to show equality
-Develop interest in writing subtraction statements
-

-Use '-' and '=' signs in writing subtraction sentences
-Practice writing subtraction statements with symbols
-Match subtraction sentences with corresponding pictures
-

How do we write subtraction statements using "-" and "=" signs?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 92
-Number cards
-Subtraction symbol cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 93
Counters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract single digit numbers from numbers up to 10
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Develop interest in subtraction activities
-

-In pairs/groups, subtract by counting backwards
-In pairs/groups, subtract using concrete objects
-Practice writing subtraction statements
-

How can we subtract from numbers up to 10?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 94
-Counters
-Number cards
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (3)
Subtraction - Subtracting single digit numbers (4)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract single digit numbers from numbers up to 15
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Show interest in subtraction activities
-

-In pairs/groups, subtract by counting backwards
-In pairs/groups, subtract using concrete objects
-Practice writing subtraction statements
-

How can we subtract from numbers up to 15?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 95
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 96

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (1)
Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (up to 30) without regrouping
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Show interest in subtraction of larger numbers
-

-Use number cards or charts to work out subtraction of a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number
-Perform subtraction horizontally
-Solve simple subtraction problems
-

How can we subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 97
-Number cards
-Place value charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 98

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtracting a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number (41-50) without regrouping
-Write subtraction statements correctly
-Show interest in subtraction of larger numbers
-

-Use number cards or charts to work out subtraction of a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number
-Perform subtraction horizontally and vertically
-Solve simple subtraction problems
-

How can we subtract a 1-digit number from numbers 41-50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 99
-Number cards
-Place value charts
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtraction using counters (1)
Subtraction - Subtraction using counters (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract numbers using counters
-Count the remaining counters
-Develop interest in using counters for subtraction
-

-Use counters to model subtraction
-Count the remaining counters after taking away
-Write subtraction statements based on the counters used
-

How can we use counters to subtract numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 100
-Counters
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 101

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Subtraction using number line (1)
Subtraction - Subtraction using number line (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Subtract numbers using a number line
-Show subtraction as backward movement on the number line
-Develop interest in using number line for subtraction
-

-Draw a line on the floor and mark as shown
-Stand at a number and move steps backward
-Read the number at the last step
-Write subtraction statement based on the movement
-

How can we use a number line to subtract numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 102
-Number line drawn on floor
-Number line charts
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 103
Drawing of number lines

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Working with missing numbers in patterns (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify missing numbers in patterns involving subtraction up to 20
-Complete subtraction patterns
-Show interest in number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving subtraction with numbers up to 20
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete subtraction patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in subtraction patterns?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 104
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Working with missing numbers in patterns (2)
Subtraction - Creating number patterns (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify missing numbers in patterns involving subtraction up to 50
-Complete subtraction patterns
-Develop interest in number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, make number patterns involving subtraction with numbers up to 50
-Identify missing numbers in patterns
-Complete subtraction patterns
-

How can we find missing numbers in subtraction patterns up to 50?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 105
-Number pattern charts
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 106
Pattern examples

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Creating number patterns (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Create patterns involving subtraction with numbers up to 50
-Extend subtraction patterns
-Develop interest in creating number patterns
-

-In pairs/groups, create subtraction patterns with numbers up to 50
-Share created patterns with other groups
-Extend given subtraction patterns
-

What subtraction patterns can we create with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 107
-Number cards
-Pattern examples
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Playing games involving subtraction (1)
Subtraction - Playing games involving subtraction (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Play games involving subtraction with numbers up to 20
-Follow rules in subtraction games
-Show interest in learning subtraction through games
-

-Play simple subtraction board games
-Take turns in subtraction games
-Practice mental subtraction through games
-

How can we use games to practice subtraction?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 108
-Subtraction board games
-Number cards
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 109
Digital devices (if available)
Subtraction game cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (1)
Addition - Solving addition story problems (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve simple subtraction word problems
-Write subtraction sentences for word problems
-Show interest in solving subtraction problems
-

-Listen to simple subtraction word problems
-Identify the numbers to subtract in the problems
-Write subtraction sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we solve subtraction problems from real-life situations?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 110
-Subtraction problem cards
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 85
Addition problem cards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Addition - Solving addition story problems (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Create addition word problems
-Solve addition problems created by peers
-Show interest in creating and solving addition problems
-

-Create simple addition word problems in pairs
-Share problems with other pairs to solve
-Write addition sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we create our own addition problems?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 86
-Pictures for problem creation
-Counters
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Numbers

Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (2)
Addition - Creating and solving addition problems using technology

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve subtraction word problems with larger numbers
-Write subtraction sentences for word problems
-Develop interest in solving real-life subtraction problems
-

-Listen to subtraction word problems with larger numbers
-Identify the numbers to subtract in the problems
-Write subtraction sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we solve subtraction problems with larger numbers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 111
-Subtraction problem cards
-Counters
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 87
Digital devices (if available)

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Numbers

Subtraction - Solving subtraction story problems (3)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Create subtraction word problems
-Solve subtraction problems created by peers
-Show interest in creating and solving subtraction problems
-

-Create simple subtraction word problems in pairs
-Share problems with other pairs to solve
-Write subtraction sentences and solve the problems
-

How can we create our own subtraction problems?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 112
-Pictures for problem creation
-Counters
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Length - Comparing length - Longer than
Length - Comparing length - Shorter than

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare the length of two objects
-Identify objects which are longer than others
-Show interest in comparing lengths
-

-In pairs, get a pencil and a stick to compare their lengths
-Identify which one is longer
-Use other items to compare lengths
-

How do you compare the length of two objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 113
-Sticks
-Pencils
-Rulers
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 114
Pens
Spoons

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Length - Comparing length - Same as
Length - Comparing length of various objects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare the length of two objects
-Identify objects which are the same length
-Show interest in comparing lengths
-

-In pairs, get two new rulers to compare their lengths
-Identify objects that are of the same length
-Complete sentences using "same as"
-

How can we find objects that are of the same length?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 115
-Rulers
-Pencils of same length
-Pens of same length
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 116
Various objects to compare

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Length - Measuring length using non-standard units (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure length using arbitrary units
-Compare measurements using the same unit
-Show interest in measuring length
-

-In pairs, use a stick to measure one side of the window
-Use a pencil to measure the same length
-Compare measurements with other groups
-

What can be used to measure the length of objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 117
-Sticks
-Pencils
-Objects to measure
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Length - Measuring length using non-standard units (2)
Length - Measuring length using hand-spans

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure length using pens and sticks
-Record measurements using non-standard units
-Develop interest in measuring length
-

-Use Biro pen and stick to measure length of blackboard ruler, table, chalkboard, newspaper, door and window
-Record the measurements in a table
-Compare measurements with other groups
-

How many pens or sticks long are different objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 118
-Pens
-Sticks
-Objects to measure
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 119
Recording sheets

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Length - Measuring length using steps
Length - Using and comparing non-standard units

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure distances using steps
-Record measurements using steps
-Develop interest in measuring using steps
-

-In groups, use steps to measure the length of the classroom
-Measure the distance in steps from the classroom to the flag post
-Record measurements in a table
-Discuss and share with other groups
-

How many steps long are different distances?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 120
-Recording sheets
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 121
Various measuring units
Objects to measure

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Length - Applying length measurement to real-life situations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply length measurement in real-life situations
-Measure objects in the environment
-Appreciate the use of length measurement in daily life
-

-Discuss real-life situations where length measurement is used
-Measure various objects in the school environment
-Record and share findings
-

Where do we use length measurement in our daily lives?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 122
-Objects in the environment
-Non-standard measuring units
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Mass - Comparing mass - Heavier than
Mass - Comparing mass - Lighter than

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare the mass of objects
-Identify objects which are heavier than others
-Show interest in comparing mass
-

-In pairs, collect safe objects of different mass
-Compare objects to identify which is heavier
-Use "heavier than" to make comparison statements
-

How can you compare the mass of two objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 124
-Objects of different mass
-Balance scales
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 125

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Mass - Comparing mass - Same as

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare the mass of objects
-Identify objects with the same mass
-Show interest in comparing mass
-

-In pairs, collect safe objects that might have same mass
-Compare objects using balance scales to find those with same mass
-Use "same as" to make comparison statements
-

How can we find objects that have the same mass?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 126
-Objects of different and same mass
-Balance scales
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Mass - Comparing mass of various objects
Mass - Measuring mass using non-standard units (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare mass using "heavier than," "lighter than," or "same as"
-Write appropriate comparison statements
-Develop interest in comparing mass
-

-Compare various objects and identify which is heavier, lighter, or the same mass
-Write "heavier than," "lighter than," or "same as" to complete sentences
-Practice comparing mass of objects in the classroom
-

Which objects are heavier than, lighter than, or have the same mass as others?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 127
-Various objects to compare
-Balance scales
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 128
Empty containers
Beans, maize, or flour

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Mass - Measuring mass using non-standard units (2)
Mass - Using and comparing non-standard units for mass

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure mass using various non-standard units
-Record measurements using non-standard units
-Develop interest in measuring mass
-

-Measure the mass of various objects using different non-standard units
-Record measurements in a table
-Compare measurements with other groups
-

How many bottle tops or stones does it take to balance different objects?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 129
-Bottle tops, stones, beans
-Objects to measure
-Balance scales
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 130
Various measuring units

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Mass - Applying mass measurement to real-life situations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply mass measurement in real-life situations
-Measure objects in the environment
-Appreciate the use of mass measurement in daily life
-

-Discuss real-life situations where mass measurement is used
-Measure various objects in the school environment
-Record and share findings
-

Where do we use mass measurement in our daily lives?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 131
-Objects in the environment
-Non-standard measuring units
-Balance scales
-

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Comparing capacity - More than
Capacity - Comparing capacity - Less than

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare the capacity of containers
-Identify containers which hold more than others
-Show interest in comparing capacity
-

-In pairs, collect safe containers of different sizes
-Fill containers with water to compare which holds more
-Use "more than" to make comparison statements
-

How can you compare the capacity of two containers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 141
-Containers of different sizes
-Water
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 142

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Comparing capacity - Same as
Capacity - Comparing capacity of various containers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare the capacity of containers
-Identify containers with the same capacity
-Show interest in comparing capacity
-

-In pairs, collect containers that might have same capacity
-Fill containers with water to find those with same capacity
-Use "same as" to make comparison statements
-

How can we find containers that have the same capacity?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 143
-Containers of different and same capacity
-Water
-
KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 144
Various containers to compare

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring capacity using non-standard units (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure capacity using arbitrary units
-Compare measurements using the same unit
-Show interest in measuring capacity
-

-In pairs/groups, fill basins with water using different small containers
-Count the number of small containers used to fill the basin
-Compare measurements with other groups
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How can we measure the capacity of containers using non-standard units?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 145
-Small containers
-Basins
-Water
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring capacity using non-standard units (2)
Capacity - Using and comparing non-standard units for capacity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Measure capacity using various non-standard units
-Record measurements using non-standard units
-Develop interest in measuring capacity
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-Measure the capacity of various containers using different non-standard units
-Record measurements in a table
-Compare measurements with other groups
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How many cups or spoons of water do different containers hold?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 146
-Cups, spoons
-Containers to measure
-Water
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 147
Various measuring units

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Capacity - Applying capacity measurement to real-life situations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply capacity measurement in real-life situations
-Measure containers in the environment
-Appreciate the use of capacity measurement in daily life
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-Discuss real-life situations where capacity measurement is used
-Measure capacity of various containers in the school environment
-Record and share findings
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Where do we use capacity measurement in our daily lives?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 148
-Containers in the environment
-Non-standard measuring units
-Water
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Capacity - Re-using containers for different purposes
Capacity - Making containers for specific purposes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify ways to re-use containers
-Re-use empty containers for keeping items
-Appreciate the importance of re-using containers
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-In pairs/groups, discuss and re-use containers of different capacity at home and school to keep items
-Share ideas on how to re-use different containers
-Create a display of re-used containers
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How can we re-use empty containers?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 149
-Empty containers
-Items to be kept in containers
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 150
Materials for making containers
Water

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Time - Days of the week
Time - Activities on different days of the week

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify days of the week
-Name days of the week in sequence
-Show interest in learning days of the week
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-Sing songs/rhymes related to days of the week
-Tell and write days of the week the way they follow each other
-Discuss the current day and the next day
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What are the days of the week and how do they follow each other?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 153
-Chart showing days of the week
-Songs/rhymes about days of the week
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 154
Chart showing activities on different days
Pictures showing different activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Time - Months of the year (1)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify months of the year
-Name months of the year in sequence
-Show interest in learning months of the year
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-In groups, sing songs/rhymes related to the months of the year
-Tell and write months of the year in sequence
-Discuss the current month and the next month
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What are the months of the year and how do they follow each other?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 155
-Chart showing months of the year
-Songs/rhymes about months of the year
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Time - Months of the year (2)
Time - Events and celebrations in different months

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify months of the year in relation to seasons
-Tell their birth month
-Appreciate the importance of knowing months
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-Discuss and tell their birth month
-Relate months to different seasons
-Create a birthday chart showing births in different months
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In which month were you born?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 156
-Calendar
-Chart showing months and seasons
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 157
Pictures of celebrations

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Money - Identifying Kenyan currency coins

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify Kenyan currency coins
-Sort coins according to their value
-Show interest in learning about coins
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-In pairs/groups, recognize and sort out different Kenyan currency coins (sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40) according to their value
-Identify features of different coins
-Match coins to their values
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How can you identify Kenyan currency coins?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 159
-Kenyan currency coins (sh.1, sh.5, sh.10, sh.20, sh.40)
-Chart showing coins
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -

Measurement

Money - Identifying Kenyan currency note (sh.50)
Money - Counting Kenyan currency coins

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify Kenyan currency note up to sh.50
-Recognize the features of a sh.50 note
-Develop interest in learning about currency notes
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-In pairs/groups, recognize a sh.50 note and tell its value
-Identify features of the sh.50 note
-Compare coins and the sh.50 note
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How can you identify a Kenyan sh.50 note?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 160
-Kenyan sh.50 note
-Chart showing the sh.50 note
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 161
Kenyan currency coins
Chart showing coin values

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Money - Buying items from a model shop (1)
Money - Buying items from a model shop (2)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify prices of items in a model shop
-Use money to buy items
-Develop interest in shopping activities
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-Discuss the price of items in the model classroom shop up to sh.50
-Practice identifying items and their prices
-Role play buying items from the shop
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How do we use money to buy items?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 162
-Model classroom shop
-Items with price tags
-Play money
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KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 163

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -

Measurement

Money - Importance of money in daily life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify uses of money in daily life
-Explain the importance of money
-Appreciate the use of money in buying items from shops
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-Discuss the importance of money in daily life
-Identify different situations where money is used
-Create a chart showing uses of money
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Why is money important in our daily lives?

-KLB Mathematical Activities Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 164
-Pictures showing use of money
-Kenyan currency coins and notes
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-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -