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Subject: General Science
Semester: 2
Period: 4
Week: 19
Week 19
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: General Science
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 19
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 19, Period 4
Topic: Our Earth and Its Composition
Sub-topic: Meaning of Earth; Components of the Earth (rock, soil, air, water)
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Describe the Earth in simple words.
- Identify and name the main components of the Earth: rock, soil, air, and water.
- Recognize these elements in their immediate environment.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
- Basic understanding of surroundings.
- Names of common objects in the environment.
Instructional Materials
- Pictures of Earth and its components
- Real examples: rocks, soil, water, air (balloon)
- Chart paper and markers
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter) Time: 5–10 minutes
- Teacher asks: “What is the Earth?” “Can you name things you see around you?”
- Students share ideas about land, water, and air.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Teacher introduces the Earth as the place where humans, animals, and plants live. Teacher explains that the Earth is made of rocks, soil, air, and water.
- Students observe real samples: a cup of soil, a small stone/rock, a bowl of water, and a fan blowing air. Teacher asks: “What do you see? What do you feel?”
- Teacher shows pictures or charts of Earth’s surface (mountains with rocks, rivers with water, farms with soil, and sky with air).
- Students identify examples of these components around the school compound:
- Rocks (stones by the path, gravel).
- Soil (playground, garden).
- Air (moving leaves, flying papers).
- Water (taps, buckets, puddles).
- Teacher demonstrates that air is invisible but present everywhere by blowing a balloon or waving a paper in front of a fan.
- Students work in pairs to draw simple pictures of the Earth showing land (soil/rocks), water, and air (sky). They label their drawings.
- Teacher guides a sorting activity: students classify pictures into “rock,” “soil,” “air,” and “water.”
Assessment Checks:
- Oral questions:
- “Which component do we breathe?” (Air).
- “Which one can we drink?” (Water).
- “Which one do we walk on?” (Soil and rocks).
- Peer discussion: Students share one example of soil, rock, air, and water they saw around them.
- Quick “point and name” activity: Teacher shows an item or picture (stone, cup of water, leaves moving) and students call out the correct Earth component.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- The Earth is made up of four main components:
- Air – We cannot see it, but we breathe it to stay alive. It is everywhere around us.
- Water – Found in rivers, wells, ponds, oceans, and rain. All living things need water to survive.
- Soil – The soft part of the land where plants grow. Soil gives us food and supports trees and crops.
- Rocks – Hard parts of the land. Some are big like mountains, others are small like pebbles. Rocks can break into soil.
- Together, these components make life possible on Earth.
- Key reminder for pupils: Without air, water, rocks, and soil, living things cannot survive.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment) Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary:
- Recap Earth’s components and their examples.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
• Exit slip/quiz: Students list the 4 components of the Earth.
• Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded):
- Students draw a picture showing rocks, soil, water, and air at home.
Follow-up Activity:
- Nature walk to observe Earth’s components around the school.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
- Use tactile materials for students with visual impairments.
- Pair students for peer learning.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
• What worked well? ___________________________________________
• What needs improvement? ____________________________________
• Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low