TOPIC: COLOUR – IDENTIFICATION OF COLOURS
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING
MATERIALS
- Colour chart.
- Coloured paper.
- Crayons.
- Colour flashcards.
- Fruits of different colours.
- Leaves and flowers.
- Pictures of familiar objects.
- Pupils’ drawing books.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Basic Science textbook for Primary 2.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have seen many colours in their environment and previously
identified some colours while learning about the sense of sight.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of colour.
- Identify common colours.
- Name objects according to their colours.
- Identify colours of living things.
- Identify colours of non-living things.
- Colour familiar objects correctly.
E: CONTENT
Meaning of Colour
Colour is the appearance that helps us tell one
object from another by looking at it. We use our eyes to see
colours.
Common Colours
Examples include: 🔴 Red 🔵 Blue 🟡
Yellow 🟢 Green 🟠
Orange 🟣 Purple ⚫
Black ⚪ White 🟤
Brown
Colours of Familiar Objects
Examples: 🍅 Tomato — red. 🍌 Ripe banana — yellow. 🍊 Orange fruit —
orange. 🌿 Fresh leaf — usually green. ☁️ Cloud — may appear white or
grey.
Colours of Living Things
Living things can have different colours. Examples: 🌺 Flowers may be
red, yellow, white or purple. 🐦 Birds may have many colours. 🍃 Leaves
are commonly green.
Colours of Non-Living Things
Non-living things can also have different colours. Examples: 🚗 Cars
may be red, blue, white or black. 📘 Books may have different colours.
👕 Clothes may come in many colours.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Displays a colour chart.
- Introduces the meaning of colour.
- Points to different colours for pupils to name.
- Shows familiar objects and asks pupils to identify their
colours. - Discusses colours of living and non-living things.
- Gives pupils a simple colouring activity.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Name common colours.
- Match colour cards.
- Identify colours of classroom objects.
- Name colours of fruits and plants.
- Colour simple drawings.
- Sort objects according to colour.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher reminds pupils that colours help us identify and describe
objects around us. Pupils are encouraged to observe and name colours
correctly.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- What is colour?
- Mention five colours.
- What colour is a ripe banana?
- What colour are many fresh leaves?
- Mention one red object.
- Mention one green living thing.
- Colour a drawing of a leaf appropriately.