TOPIC AREA – Gravitation and Weightlessness, Satellite and Space Travel
BASIC SCIENCE
THEME – SCIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
TOPIC 1 – GRAVITATION AND WEIGHTLESSNESS
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
1. Scale balance
2. Various objects
3. Writing materials
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. explain the meaning of gravitation and weightlessness.
2. state the effects of gravitation on objects.
CONTENTS OF THE LESSON
FOCUS LESSONS
1. Meaning of Gravitation and Weightlessness
2. Effects of gravitation on objects.
Note for the lesson – Gravitation and Weightlessness
LESSON PRESENTATION
TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES
The teacher,
1. demonstrates the effect of gravitational pull on objects.
2. leads students to demonstrate the effect of gravitation on objects.
3. guides class discussion on the effect of gratification.
STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES
The students,
1. participate in class discussion.
2. carry out demonstrations on gravitation.
3. carry out activities on weighing themselves and recording their individual weights.
LESSON EVALUATION
Teacher asks students to,
1. define gravitational pull.
2. describe the effects of gravitation on stone, feather, book.
3. state where a person is likely to experience weightlessness.
BASIC SCIENCE
THEME – SCIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
TOPIC 2 – SATELLITE
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
1. Films
2. Picture
3. Poster
4. Paper clippings
5. Projector
6. Transparencies
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. explain the term satellite.
2. identify the uses of satellite in their communities.
CONTENTS OF THE LESSON
FOCUS LESSONS
1. Meaning of satellite.
2. Uses of satellite in
- communication
- photography
- mapping, etc.
- Geographic Information System (GIS).
LESSON PRESENTATION
TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES
The teacher,
1. shows pictures/posters/paper clippings and films on satellite.
2. leads discussion on the launching of Nigeria SAT 1.
3. guides students to list the possible uses of satellite.
STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES
The students,
1. observe pictures/posters and paper clippings and comment on them.
2. participate in class discussion
3. find out more about a satellite from home.
LESSON EVALUATION
Teacher asks students to,
1. describe a satellite.
2. mention 3 examples of satellites.
BASIC SCIENCE
THEME – SCIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT
TOPIC 3 – SPACE TRAVEL
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
1. Film
2. Clips
3. Picture
4. Posters
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. explain the meaning of space travel.
2. state the purpose of space travel.
3. identify the benefits and dangers of space trave l.
CONTENTS OF THE LESSON
FOCUS LESSONS
1. Meaning of space travel
2. Purpose of space travel
3. Benefits of space travel
Note for the lesson – Benefits and Dangers of Space Travel
LESSON PRESENTATION
TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES
The teacher,
1. introduces the topic by showing a film or picture clippings on space travel.
2. lead class on purpose, benefits and dangers of space travel.
STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES
The students,
1. watch and comment on film/picture clippings.
2. participate in class discussion.
3. copy board summary.
4. read more on space travel.
LESSON EVALUATION
Students to,
1. explain space travel.
2. state two purposes of space travel.
3. mention 2 benefits and 2 dangers of space travel.