Matter

Management of solid waste - Types of solid waste

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

- Define solid waste
- Identify different types of solid waste
- Show concern for proper waste disposal

- Observe pictures of dumpsites
- Identify solid wastes shown in the pictures
- Discuss other types of solid waste
- Visit the school dumpsite to identify solid waste

What types of waste do we generate?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 73
- Pictures of dumpsites
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions

Matter

Management of solid waste - Classifying solid waste

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

- Classify solid waste as decomposable or non-decomposable
- Give examples of each category
- Value proper waste classification

- Collect and sort solid waste materials
- Categorize waste as decomposable or non-decomposable
- Appreciate safety during waste handling

- Observe posters about decomposable and non-decomposable waste
- Discuss what decomposable and non-decomposable waste is
- Give examples of each type of waste
- Share findings with classmates
- Wear safety gear (gloves, masks, etc.)
- Collect solid waste around the school
- Sort waste into decomposable and non-decomposable categories
- Record findings in a table
- Discuss safe waste handling

How can we classify solid waste?
How do we handle waste safely?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 75
- Posters on waste classification
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 76
- Collection bags
- Containers for sorting
- Protective gear (gloves, masks)
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Observation - Practical activity - Written tests

Matter

Management of solid waste - Dangers of solid waste
Management of solid waste - Ways of managing solid waste

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

- Identify dangers of solid waste to the environment
- Explain how different types of waste can be harmful
- Show concern for environmental cleanliness

- Observe pictures of different types of solid waste
- Discuss the dangers of each type of waste to the environment
- Identify other solid wastes and their dangers
- Present findings to classmates

How is solid waste dangerous to the environment?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 77
- Pictures of different solid wastes
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 78
- Pictures showing waste management

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Ways of managing solid waste

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

- Explain the concept of reusing waste
- Identify items that can be reused
- Appreciate reusing as a waste management method

- Continue discussion on waste management
- Identify waste management through reusing
- Give examples of reusing waste materials
- Discuss benefits of reusing waste

How can we reuse waste materials?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 79
- Examples of reused items
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Ways of managing solid waste

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

- Explain the concept of recycling waste
- Identify items that can be recycled
- Show interest in recycling practices

- Summarize the 3Rs model of waste management
- Create a table showing examples of each method
- Value the 3Rs waste management model

- Continue discussion on waste management
- Identify waste management through recycling
- Give examples of recycling waste materials
- Discuss benefits of recycling waste
- Use digital resources to learn more about recycling
- Discuss the 3Rs model of waste management (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
- Create a table with examples of each method
- Compare findings with classmates
- Discuss the benefits of the 3Rs model

How can we recycle waste materials?
What is the 3Rs model of waste management?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 81
- Pictures showing recycled items
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 82
- Chart showing 3Rs model
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Ways of managing solid waste

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

- Practice waste management in different places
- Identify ways to manage waste in school and home
- Show commitment to waste management

- Discuss waste materials found in classrooms, schools, homes, and public functions
- Identify ways to manage waste in each place
- Practice waste management methods
- Share experiences with classmates

How can we manage waste in different places?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 83
- Waste materials from different places
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical activity - Oral questions

Matter

Management of solid waste - Safety measures during solid waste management

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

- Identify safety measures when handling solid waste
- Demonstrate proper use of protective gear
- Value safety during waste management

- Observe pictures of people cleaning the environment
- Identify safety measures shown in the pictures
- Discuss other safety measures when handling waste
- Demonstrate proper use of protective gear

What safety measures should we observe when handling waste?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 85
- Protective gear (gloves, masks, gumboots)
- Cleaning tools (rakes, spades)
- Digital resources

- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Management of solid waste - The need for proper solid waste management
Management of solid waste - Project: Making a dustbin

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

- Explain the importance of proper solid waste management
- Identify problems caused by poor waste management
- Show responsibility towards waste management

- Make a dustbin using locally available materials
- Follow instructions to complete the project
- Show creativity in making the dustbin

- Read a story about poor waste management in a school
- Identify problems caused by poor waste management
- Discuss the importance of proper waste management
- Explain how proper waste management helped the school
- Collect materials needed for making a dustbin
- Follow step-by-step instructions to make a dustbin
- Cut the container and make holes for the handle
- Attach the handle using string
- Use the dustbin to dispose of waste

Why is proper solid waste management important?
How can we make a dustbin using locally available materials?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 86
- Story about waste management
- Pictures showing effects of poor waste management
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 87
- 20-liter plastic container
- Knife
- Scissors
- Thread
- Ruler/tape measure
- Felt-tipped pen

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Project work - Observation - Demonstration

Matter

Management of solid waste - Project: Making a toy from solid waste
Water conservation - Meaning of water conservation

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

- Make a toy using solid waste materials
- Follow instructions to complete the project
- Show creativity in reusing waste

- Collect materials needed for making a toy car
- Follow step-by-step instructions to make the toy
- Cut out wheels from old slippers
- Attach wheels to plastic pens to create axles
- Put everything together to make a toy car

How can we make toys from solid waste?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 88
- Empty plastic container
- Old slippers
- Waste plastic pens
- Knife
- Nail and hammer
- Pen
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 90
- Pictures showing water wastage
- Digital resources

- Project work - Observation - Demonstration - Creativity

Matter

Water conservation - Meaning of water conservation

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

- Explain the meaning of water conservation
- Identify examples of water conservation practices
- Value water conservation

- Observe pictures showing water conservation practices
- Discuss the meaning of water conservation from the activities
- Use digital devices to search for information about water conservation
- Share findings with classmates

What is water conservation?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 91
- Pictures showing water conservation
- Digital devices with internet
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of conserving water
Water conservation - Ways of conserving water (reducing)

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

- Identify three ways of conserving water
- Classify conservation methods as reducing, reusing, or recycling
- Show interest in water conservation methods

- Describe ways of reducing water loss or wastage
- Demonstrate ways to conserve water by reducing wastage
- Value water conservation through reduction

- Read what children say about conserving water
- Identify methods of water conservation (reducing, reusing, recycling)
- Classify each statement as a method of reducing, reusing, or recycling water
- Discuss other ways of conserving water
- Observe pictures showing ways of reducing water loss
- Discuss ways of reducing water wastage at home
- Share personal methods of reducing water usage
- Demonstrate a water-saving technique

What are the different ways of conserving water?
How can we reduce water wastage?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 92
- Pictures showing water conservation methods
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 93
- Pictures showing water conservation
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of conserving water (reusing)

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

- Explain the concept of reusing water
- Identify ways to reuse water at home and school
- Show commitment to water reuse

- Observe pictures showing Tony reusing water
- Discuss how water is being reused in the pictures
- Share personal experiences of reusing water at home
- Demonstrate a water reuse technique

How can we reuse water?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 94
- Pictures showing water reuse
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of conserving water (recycling)

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

- Explain the concept of recycling water
- Describe the water recycling process
- Appreciate water recycling technology

- Use digital devices to find information about water recycling
- Study a diagram showing water recycling process
- Discuss how water is recycled
- Present findings to classmates

How is water recycled?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 95
- Diagram showing water recycling
- Digital devices with internet
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of conserving water
Water conservation - Importance of water conservation

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

- Identify water conservation methods in the community
- Describe various methods observed
- Value community water conservation efforts

- Explain the importance of water conservation at home
- Identify benefits of conserving water
- Show commitment to water conservation

- Take a walk around the school neighborhood
- Identify water conservation methods being used
- Discuss observations in class
- Present findings to classmates
- Read a story about water shortage in a village
- Discuss the importance of water conservation from the story
- Identify ways the villagers learned to conserve water
- Explain why water conservation is important at home

What water conservation methods are used in our community?
Why is it important to conserve water at home?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 96
- School neighborhood
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 96
- Story about water conservation
- Digital resources

- Observation - Field notes - Oral questions
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Importance of water conservation
Water conservation - Practising responsible use of water

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

- Explain the importance of water conservation at school
- Describe how water conservation prevents conflicts
- Value water conservation for environmental protection

- Read a speech about water conservation
- Discuss the importance of water conservation from the speech
- Identify how water conservation saves money
- Explain how water conservation prevents conflicts and reduces pollution

Why is it important to conserve water at school?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 97
- Speech about water conservation
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 98
- Used plastic bottles
- Caps
- Nail and hammer
- Water
- Plants

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Matter

Water conservation - Practising responsible use of water

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

- Demonstrate responsible water use at school
- Identify and fix water wastage points
- Value responsible water use

- Walk around the school to identify taps that are not closed well
- Close any leaking taps
- Place buckets under hand washing stations to collect water
- Use collected water to water plants
- Discuss the importance of these conservation methods

How can we practice responsible water use at school?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 99
- School compound
- Buckets
- Plants
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical activity - Oral questions

Matter

Water conservation - Practising responsible use of water
Water conservation - Project: Making a poster on water conservation

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

- Demonstrate mulching as a water conservation method
- Identify crops that need mulching
- Show interest in agricultural water conservation

- Create a poster on water conservation
- Include key information about water conservation
- Show creativity in poster design

- Identify plants that need mulching
- Apply mulch to the plants
- Discuss how mulching helps conserve water
- Take photographs of mulching activity
- Share findings and experiences with classmates
- Discuss the importance of water conservation
- Design a poster on water conservation
- Include information about methods and importance
- Use colored pens to make the poster attractive
- Display posters in the classroom
- Compare posters with classmates

How does mulching help conserve water?
How can we create awareness about water conservation?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 99
- Garden plants
- Mulching materials (grass, leaves)
- Camera (if available)
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 100
- Manila papers
- Colored pens/pencils
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical activity - Demonstration
- Project work - Observation - Creativity - Presentation

Matter

Water conservation - Project: Making a poster on water conservation

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

- Present a poster on water conservation
- Explain key information on the poster
- Appreciate the role of awareness in conservation

- Present water conservation posters to classmates
- Explain the information included on the posters
- Answer questions about the posters
- Discuss how posters can create awareness
- Identify where posters could be displayed for maximum impact

How can we communicate water conservation messages effectively?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 100
- Completed posters
- Display area
- Digital resources

- Presentation - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Matter
Force and Energy

Water conservation - Water conservation practice
Force and its effect - Types of forces

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

- Develop a personal water conservation plan
- Implement water conservation practices
- Show commitment to water conservation

- Review all water conservation methods learned
- Develop a personal plan for conserving water at home and school
- Discuss plans with classmates
- Commit to implementing the plan
- Discuss how to monitor progress

How can we develop a personal water conservation plan?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 101
- Paper for planning
- Water conservation methods list
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 104
- Pictures showing examples of force

- Written plan - Oral presentation - Self-assessment

Force and Energy

Force and its effect - Types of forces (gravity)
Force and its effect - Types of forces (friction)
Force and its effect - Effects of force

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

- Demonstrate the existence of force of gravity
- Explain the effects of gravity
- Appreciate the force of gravity in daily life

- Describe effects of force on objects
- Demonstrate how force can change shape
- Show interest in effects of force

- Carry out activities to demonstrate gravity (throwing a ball up, dropping stones)
- Observe what happens when objects are released
- Discuss what causes objects to fall down
- Record observations about gravity
- Carry out activities to demonstrate force changing shape (pressing clay, bending wire)
- Observe and record what happens to the objects
- Discuss how force changes the shape of objects
- Give examples from daily life

How does gravity affect objects?
How does force change the shape of objects?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 105
- Balls
- Stones
- Books
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 106
- Objects for pulling
- Rough and smooth surfaces
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 108
- Clay or playdough
- Flexible wires or straws
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 109
- Balls
- Toy cars

- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions - Written tests

Force and Energy

Force and its effect - Effects of force
Force and its effect - Uses of force

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

- Demonstrate how force changes speed
- Explain how force changes direction
- Show interest in force effects on movement

- Carry out activities to demonstrate force changing speed (pushing a toy car harder)
- Demonstrate force changing direction (deflecting a rolling ball)
- Discuss what makes objects speed up, slow down, or change direction
- Record observations

How does force affect the speed and direction of objects?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 110
- Toy cars
- Balls
- Flat surface
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 111
- Magnets
- Adhesive materials
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 115
- Digital devices with internet
- Pictures showing uses of force

- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions

Force and Energy

Force and its effect - Uses of force

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

- Explain applications of force of gravity
- Give examples of gravity in daily life
- Show interest in gravity applications

- Discuss applications of force of gravity in day-to-day life
- Identify examples where gravity is useful (water flowing downhill, fruits falling)
- Demonstrate some applications of gravity
- Record observations

How is gravity useful in our daily life?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 116
- Pictures showing applications of gravity
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions

Force and Energy

Force and its effect - Uses of force
Force and its effect - Ways of minimizing friction

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

- Explain applications of force of friction
- Give examples of friction in daily life
- Value friction for daily activities

- Identify ways of minimizing friction
- Demonstrate methods to reduce friction
- Appreciate need to reduce friction in some cases

- Discuss applications of force of friction in day-to-day life
- Identify examples where friction is useful (walking, writing, braking)
- Demonstrate some applications of friction
- Record observations
- Discuss ways of minimizing friction between moving bodies
- Identify methods (smoothening surfaces, greasing, oiling, rollers, ball bearings)
- Demonstrate some methods of reducing friction
- Record observations

How is friction useful in our daily life?
How can we reduce friction?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 117
- Pictures showing applications of friction
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 118
- Oil or grease
- Rough and smooth surfaces
- Pictures of ball bearings and rollers
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests
- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions - Written assignments

Force and Energy

Force and its effect - Applications of force
Light - Sources of light

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

- Summarize the effects and uses of forces
- Explain when to maximize or minimize different forces
- Show appreciation for forces in the environment

- Review all effects and uses of forces learned
- Create a summary chart of force applications
- Discuss when to maximize or minimize gravity and friction
- Present findings to classmates

How do we apply our knowledge of forces in daily life?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 119
- Summary charts
- Pictures of force applications
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 121
- Pictures of light sources

- Observation - Oral presentation - Written tests

Force and Energy

Light - Sources of light

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

- Identify more sources of light in nature
- Illustrate sources of light
- Value light sources in daily life

- Carry out activities in groups to identify and illustrate sources of light
- Discuss what produces light in each source
- Use digital or print media to search for sources of light
- Present findings to classmates

What are the different sources of light?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 122
- Pictures of different light sources
- Digital devices with internet
- Digital resources

- Observation - Drawings - Oral questions - Written assignments

Force and Energy

Light - Ways of lighting a house

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

- Identify ways of allowing natural light into houses
- Explain the importance of windows and translucent roofs
- Value natural lighting in houses

- Identify artificial lighting methods
- Compare different artificial lighting sources
- Appreciate energy-efficient lighting

- Discuss ways of lighting a house using natural light
- Identify the role of windows and translucent roofs
- Observe pictures showing natural lighting in houses
- Record findings
- Discuss ways of lighting a house using artificial light
- Identify different types of artificial lighting (lamps, bulbs, lanterns)
- Compare traditional and modern lighting sources
- Discuss energy-efficient lighting

How can we use natural light to light our houses?
What artificial lighting methods can we use in our houses?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 124
- Pictures showing natural lighting in houses
- Digital resources
- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 125
- Pictures showing artificial lighting
- Examples of lighting devices (if available)
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions
- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Force and Energy

Light - Ways of lighting a house

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

- Compare natural and artificial lighting
- Explain advantages and disadvantages of each
- Show interest in appropriate lighting methods

- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of natural lighting
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of artificial lighting
- Create a comparison chart
- Present findings to classmates

What are the advantages and disadvantages of different lighting methods?

- Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book pg. 126
- Comparison chart
- Pictures of lighting methods
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments