TOPIC: PRODUCTS OF TECHNOLOGY
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Pictures of technological products.
- Calculator.
- Mobile phone.
- Radio.
- Toy tractor.
- Pupils’ writing books and pencils.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Basic Science textbook for Primary 4.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have learnt the meaning and importance of technology and can identify some technological products.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain products of technology.
- Identify products used at home.
- Identify products used in schools and offices.
- Mention agricultural machines.
- Identify transportation and communication products.
- State the uses of common technological products.
- Explain safe use of technological products.
E: CONTENT
Meaning of Products of Technology
Products of technology are tools, machines and devices made to solve problems and make work easier.
Products Used at Home
Examples:
- refrigerator
- fan
- television
- electric iron
- blender
Products Used in Schools and Offices
Examples:
- computer
- printer
- photocopier
- projector
- calculator
Agricultural Products and Machines
Examples:
- tractor 🚜
- plough
- harvester
- water pump
Transportation Products
Examples:
- car
- bus
- bicycle
- train
- aeroplane
Communication Products
Examples:
- mobile phone
- radio
- television
- computer
Safe Use of Technological Products
We should:
- Follow instructions.
- Handle devices carefully.
- Keep electrical devices away from water.
- Avoid playing with dangerous machines.
- Report damaged equipment to an adult.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Explains products of technology.
- Displays pictures and examples.
- Groups products according to their uses.
- Explains agricultural machines.
- Discusses transportation and communication products.
- Demonstrates safe handling.
- Corrects pupils where necessary.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Identify products of technology.
- Group them according to use.
- Mention products used at home.
- Mention products used in school.
- Identify farm machines.
- State the uses of common products.
- Mention safety rules.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises common products of technology and their uses. The teacher encourages pupils to handle technological products safely.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- What are products of technology?
- Mention three products used at home.
- Mention two products used in school.
- Name two agricultural machines.
- Mention two transportation products.
- What is a mobile phone used for?
- Mention two safety rules.
- Why should electrical devices be kept away from water?