TOPIC: NATIONAL WATER SUPPLY I
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Pictures of rivers, wells and boreholes.
- Water supply chart.
- Containers of clean water.
- Flashcards.
- Pupils’ notebooks.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Social Studies textbook for Primary 5.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils use water daily for drinking, washing, cooking and cleaning and can mention some common sources of water.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the importance of water.
- Mention sources of water.
- State uses of water.
- Identify safe sources of water.
- Explain why clean water is important.
- Mention ways of protecting water sources.
E: CONTENT
Importance of Water
Water is very important to life. Humans, animals and plants all need water.
Sources of Water
Sources include:
- Rain.
- Rivers.
- Streams.
- Lakes.
- Wells.
- Boreholes.
- Springs.
- Pipe-borne water.
Uses of Water
Water is used for:
- Drinking.
- Cooking.
- Bathing.
- Washing.
- Farming.
- Industrial production.
- Cleaning.
- Fire fighting.
Clean and Safe Water
Water meant for drinking should be clean and safe. Unsafe water can contain harmful germs that cause diseases.
Ways to Protect Water Sources
We should:
- Avoid dumping refuse into rivers.
- Keep wells covered.
- Keep animals away from drinking-water sources.
- Avoid washing dirty objects in drinking water.
- Protect boreholes and taps.
- Repair leaking pipes.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Displays different water sources.
- Discusses the importance of water.
- Lists sources.
- Explains uses.
- Discusses clean and unsafe water.
- Explains ways to protect water sources.
- Guides pupils to classify water sources.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Mention sources of water.
- State uses of water.
- Identify safe water sources.
- Explain why drinking water should be clean.
- Mention ways to protect sources.
- Observe the materials provided.
- Participate in discussion.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises the sources and uses of water and emphasises the importance of clean water. The teacher encourages pupils to protect water sources and avoid wasting water.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- Mention six sources of water.
- State five uses of water.
- Why is clean water important?
- Mention three unsafe practices around water sources.
- State four ways to protect water sources.
- Why should wells be covered?
- Mention two uses of water in agriculture.