PRIMARY 1: BASIC SCIENCE – FIRST TERM | WEEK FOUR

TOPIC: TYPES OF ROADS WITHIN THE SCHOOL

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Pictures of roads and footpaths.
2. Drawing of the school compound.
3. Toy vehicles.
4. Flashcards.
5. Chalkboard or whiteboard.
6. Drawing books and crayons.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of work.
2. Recommended Basic Science textbook for Primary 1.
3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt about things found around the school and are familiar with the paths and roads they use when moving from one part of the school to another.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. Explain a road in simple terms.
2. Identify roads and paths within the school.
3. Identify a footpath.
4. State simple uses of school roads and paths.
5. Describe how to move safely on school roads.
6. Draw a simple road or path.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of a Road

A road is a way or path used by people and vehicles to move from one place to another.
🚶 People use roads.
🚗 Cars also use roads.

Roads and Paths in the School

There may be different ways inside the school compound.
Examples include:

1. Road leading to the school gate.
2. Path leading to the classroom.
3. Path leading to the playground.
4. Path leading to the toilet.
5. Path leading to the school garden.

What Is a Footpath?

A footpath is a small path used mainly by people who are walking.
🚶‍♂️ A pupil can walk on a footpath.

Uses of Roads in the School

Roads and paths help us to:

• Move from the gate to the classroom.
• Go to the playground.
• Go to the school farm or garden.
• Move safely around the school.

Proper Behaviour on School Roads

We should:

1. Walk carefully.
2. Avoid running into moving vehicles.
3. Follow the proper path.
4. Avoid pushing other pupils.
5. Obey teachers and school safety rules.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Revises things found around the school.
2. Explains the meaning of a road.
3. Takes pupils to observe safe roads and paths within the school.
4. Points out footpaths and other school routes.
5. Explains the uses of the roads and paths.
6. Demonstrates proper behaviour when walking on school roads.
7. Guides pupils to draw a simple path.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Listen to the meaning of a road.
2. Observe roads and paths around the school.
3. Identify a footpath.
4. Mention places where school paths lead.
5. Demonstrate walking carefully.
6. State simple safety rules.
7. Draw a road or footpath.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises the meaning and uses of roads and footpaths within the school.
The teacher reminds pupils to walk carefully and avoid running or pushing others on school paths.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What is a road?
2. Mention one place a road or path may lead to in your school.
3. What is a footpath?
4. Who uses a footpath?
5. Should pupils push one another on a school path?
6. Mention one way to move safely around the school.
7. Draw a simple road.