PRIMARY 4: BASIC SCIENCE – THIRD TERM | WEEK 2

TOPIC: TECHNOLOGY – MEANING AND IMPORTANCE

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Pictures of technological products.
2. Mobile phone.
3. Calculator.
4. Radio.
5. Toy vehicle.
6. Pupils’ writing books and pencils.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of work.
2. Recommended Basic Science textbook for Primary 4.
3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have seen and used different tools and machines at home, in school and in their community.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. Explain technology.
2. Identify examples of technology at home.
3. Identify technology used in school.
4. Mention technology used in transportation.
5. Explain the importance of technology in communication.
6. State ways technology makes work easier and faster.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Technology

Technology is the use of knowledge, skills, tools and machines to solve problems and make work easier.

Technology at Home

Examples include:

• refrigerator
• electric iron
• blender
• television
• fan

Technology in School

Examples include:

• computer
• projector
• calculator
• printer
• photocopying machine

Technology in Transportation

Examples include:

• cars 🚗
• buses 🚌
• trains 🚆
• aeroplanes ✈️
• motorcycles

Technology in Communication

Examples include:

• mobile phones
• radio
• television
• computers
• internet devices

Importance of Technology

Technology helps us to:

1. Communicate faster.
2. Travel easily.
3. Learn better.
4. Grow and process food.
5. Treat diseases.
6. Save time and energy.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Explains the meaning of technology.
2. Shows pictures of technological products.
3. Gives examples from the home.
4. Gives examples from school.
5. Discusses transportation technology.
6. Discusses communication technology.
7. Explains the importance of technology.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Identify technological products.
2. Mention examples used at home.
3. Mention examples used in school.
4. Identify transportation technology.
5. Mention communication devices.
6. State uses of technology.
7. Answer oral questions.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises the meaning and importance of technology. The teacher encourages pupils to use technological products carefully and responsibly.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What is technology?
2. Mention three technological products used at home.
3. Mention two technological products used in school.
4. Give two examples of transportation technology.
5. Mention two communication devices.
6. State three importance of technology.
7. How does technology make work easier?
8. Mention one technology used in agriculture.