PRIMARY 1: SOCIAL STUDIES – THIRD TERM | WEEK 7

TOPIC: USES OF WATER IN THE COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRIES

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Pictures of farms.
2. Pictures of factories.
3. Pictures of schools and hospitals.
4. Pictures of building construction.
5. Water-use chart.
6. Pupils’ writing books and pencils.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of work.
2. Recommended Social Studies textbook for Primary 1.
3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt the uses of water at home for drinking, cooking, washing, bathing and cleaning.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. Explain industry in a simple way.
2. Mention uses of water in the community.
3. State how farmers use water.
4. Mention ways factories use water.
5. State how schools and hospitals use water.
6. Explain why water is important to the community.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Industry

An industry is a place or activity where goods are produced or services are provided. A factory is an example of a place where goods may be produced.

Uses of Water in Farming

🌱 Farmers use water to:

• water crops;
• give animals water;
• clean farm tools.

Uses of Water in Factories

🏭 Factories may use water for:

• making some products;
• washing equipment;
• cleaning work areas;
• cooling some machines.

Uses of Water in Building

Water is used for:

• mixing cement;
• making concrete;
• cleaning tools.

Uses of Water in Hospitals

🏥 Hospitals use water for:

• cleaning;
• washing;
• sanitation;
• caring for patients.

Uses of Water in Schools

🏫 Schools use water for:

• drinking;
• cleaning;
• washing hands;
• watering plants.

Importance of Water to the Community

Water helps people to:

1. Stay healthy.
2. Grow food.
3. Keep places clean.
4. Produce goods.
5. Carry out many daily activities.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Revises uses of water at home.
2. Explains industry in simple terms.
3. Shows pictures of farms, factories and hospitals.
4. Explains how water is used in each place.
5. Discusses the importance of water to communities.
6. Asks pupils to identify uses from pictures.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Repeat the meaning of industry.
2. Mention uses of water on farms.
3. Mention uses of water in schools.
4. Identify water uses from pictures.
5. State why water is important.
6. Answer oral questions.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises the uses of water in the community and industries and corrects pupils where necessary. The teacher encourages pupils to appreciate the importance of water in everyday life.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What is an industry?
2. Mention two ways farmers use water.
3. Mention one use of water in a factory.
4. Mention two uses of water in school.
5. Mention one use of water in a hospital.
6. Why is water important to the community?