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Water - Ways of storing water at home

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

- Identify ways of storing water at home
- Name items used to store water at home
- Value proper water storage practices

- Look at pictures of water storage containers
- Name the items in the pictures
- Discuss how the containers are used at home
- Talk about other ways of storing water at home

How do we store water at home?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 71
- Pictures of water storage containers
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

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Water - Ways of storing water at home

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

- Explore ways of storing water in the community
- Share findings on water storage methods
- Appreciate various water storage methods

- Walk around the school compound
- Find out how people store water in the community
- Share findings with classmates
- Write down ways of storing water at home

What are the different containers used to store water at home?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 71
- Pictures of water storage containers
- Recording materials

- Observation - Oral presentation - Written exercises

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Water - Ways of storing water at home

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

- Identify items used to store water
- Explain the use of different water storage containers
- Show interest in proper water storage

- Look at pictures of water storage items
- Name the items shown in the pictures
- Explain the use of the items shown

Why do we use different containers to store water?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 72
- Pictures of water storage items
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises

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Water - Ways of storing water at home
Water - Ways of storing water at school

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

- Draw items used to store water at home
- Color the pictures
- Develop creative skills in representing water containers

- Draw items used to store water at home
- Color the pictures
- Stick pictures on a cardboard
- Share work with classmates

How can we represent water storage containers creatively?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 72
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Cardboard
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 73
- Pictures of school water storage
- Digital resources

- Observation - Project assessment - Peer assessment

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Water - Ways of storing water at school
Water - Using water well at home for future use

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

- Explore water storage methods in school
- Draw school water storage containers
- Value water storage practices in school

- Take a walk around the school
- Find out how the school stores water
- Draw one container for storing water in school
- Color the picture

Why does the school need to store water?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 73
- School water storage facilities
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 74
- Pictures showing water usage
- Digital resources

- Observation - Project work - Oral questions

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Water - Using water well at home for future use
Water - Using water well at school for future use

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

- Observe ways of using water well at home
- Identify water conservation methods
- Show interest in water conservation

- Show pictures or watch videos on using water well
- Discuss how water is used well in the video
- Talk about other ways of using water well at home

Why should we conserve water at home?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 74
- Videos on water conservation
- Pictures showing water conservation
- Digital resources
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 75
- Pictures of water usage at school

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

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Water - Using water well at school for future use

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

- Demonstrate using water to sprinkle dusty places
- Practice water conservation at school
- Develop responsible water use habits

- Follow teacher guidance on using water to sprinkle dusty places
- Discuss what is happening in the picture
- Share how they use water at school

Why is it important to use water wisely at school?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 75
- Water
- Sprinklers
- Dusty areas in the school

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

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Water - Importance of keeping water safe for human and animal use

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

- Identify the importance of keeping water safe
- Explain why water safety is important
- Value safe water for consumption

- Look at pictures related to water safety
- Talk about the pictures
- Discuss the importance of keeping water safe

Why is it important to keep water safe?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 76
- Pictures on water safety
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises

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Water - Importance of keeping water safe for human and animal use

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

- Identify methods of making water safe
- Research the importance of safe water
- Show interest in keeping water safe

- Look at pictures of water treatment methods
- Discuss how water is made safe
- Research importance of keeping water safe
- Share findings with classmates

How can we make water safe?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 76
- Pictures showing water treatment
- Reference books
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentation - Written assignments

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Plants - Ways of caring for plants

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

- Identify ways of caring for plants
- Explain different plant care methods
- Appreciate the importance of plant care

- Look at pictures showing plant care
- Talk about the pictures
- Identify how people are caring for plants in the pictures

How can we care for plants in our environment?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 79
- Pictures showing plant care
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises

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Plants - Ways of caring for plants

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

- Explore how plants are cared for in the school garden
- Record findings on plant care
- Value proper plant care practices

- Visit the school garden with the teacher
- Find out how plants have been taken care of
- Write down findings
- Share findings in class

Why do plants need care?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 79
- School garden
- Recording materials

- Observation - Oral presentation - Written assignments

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Plants - Ways of caring for plants

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

- Identify methods used to care for plants
- Explain plant care at home
- Show interest in caring for plants

- Look at pictures of plant care methods
- Identify how the plant is cared for
- Discuss how to care for plants at home

What methods can we use to care for plants?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 79
- Pictures showing plant care
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises

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Plants - Activities of caring for plants using locally available materials

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

- Demonstrate mulching plants
- Apply mulching techniques
- Develop practical skills in plant care

- Learn about mulching from the teacher
- Spread dry grass or leaves around plants
- Practice proper hygiene by washing hands after the activity

Why is mulching important for plants?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 80
- Dry grass or leaves
- School garden
- Water and soap

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

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Plants - Activities of caring for plants using locally available materials

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

- Demonstrate applying manure to plants
- Apply manuring techniques
- Value organic methods of plant care

- Learn about manuring from the teacher
- Spread manure around young plants
- Practice proper hygiene by washing hands after the activity

How does manure help plants grow?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 80
- Manure
- School garden
- Water and soap

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

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Plants - Activities of caring for plants using locally available materials

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

- Demonstrate watering plants
- Make a watering schedule
- Develop responsibility in plant care

- Learn about watering plants from the teacher
- Water plants in the school
- Create a one-week journal for watering plants
- Record which group will water plants each day

Why do plants need regular watering?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 81
- Water
- Watering cans
- School garden
- Recording materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project work

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Plants - Activities of caring for plants using locally available materials

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

- Demonstrate removing unwanted plants
- Identify weeds in a garden
- Show interest in garden maintenance

- Learn about removing unwanted plants
- Practice uprooting weeds in the garden
- Observe proper hygiene after the activity

Why should we remove unwanted plants from the garden?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 81
- School garden
- Gardening tools
- Water and soap

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

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Plants - Importance of protecting plants

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

- Create posters on plant protection
- Develop messages for plant protection
- Advocate for plant protection

- Look at sample plant protection posters
- Make a poster on plant protection
- Stick the poster on the school noticeboard

Why should we protect plants?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 81
- Manila papers
- Colors
- Marker pens
- Sample posters

- Observation - Project assessment - Peer assessment

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Plants - Importance of protecting plants

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

- Sing songs on plant protection
- Write poems on plant protection
- Value the importance of protecting plants

- Sing a song about plant protection
- Write a poem on plant protection with teacher guidance
- Present the poems and songs to classmates

How can we encourage others to protect plants?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 82
- Songs about plants
- Writing materials

- Observation - Oral presentation - Written assessment

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Plants - Importance of protecting plants

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

- Answer questions about plant care
- Explain methods of caring for plants
- Appreciate knowledge gained on plant care

- Complete exercises on plant care
- Answer questions about ways of caring for plants
- Reflect on plant care knowledge gained

Why is knowledge about plant care important?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 82
- Assessment exercises
- Writing materials

- Written assessment - Oral questions - Self-assessment

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Animals - Food items we get from animals

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

- Identify food items we get from animals
- Name sources of animal-based foods
- Appreciate animals as sources of food

- Look at pictures of animal-based foods
- Name the food items in the pictures
- Identify animals that provide these foods
- Discuss other food items we get from animals

What food items do we get from animals?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 84
- Pictures of animal-based foods
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises

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Animals - Food items we get from animals

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

- Match animals with food products they provide
- Name animals and their food products
- Value animals as food sources

- Look at pictures of animals
- Name the animals in the pictures
- Talk about food items we get from each animal
- Discuss other food items from animals

Which animals provide the food we eat?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 84
- Pictures of animals
- Pictures of animal-based foods
- Digital resources
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 85
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

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Animals - Matching food items with respective animals

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

- Identify food items from animals
- Match food items with their animal sources
- Appreciate the variety of animal food products

- Look at pictures of animals and their products
- Identify what can be seen in the pictures
- Name food items we get from animals
- Share work with classmates

How can we match food items with their animal sources?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 85
- Pictures of animals and food products
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises

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Animals - Matching food items with respective animals

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

- Match animals with the food they provide
- Identify food sources from different animals
- Show interest in animal food products

- Copy and match animals with the food they give
- Share work with classmates
- Identify which animals give specific food items

Why do different animals provide different food products?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 86
- Pictures of animals and food products
- Digital resources

- Observation - Written assignments - Oral questions

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Animals - Activities of caring for animals in the locality

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

- Identify ways of caring for animals
- Explain different animal care methods
- Value proper animal care

- Look at pictures of animal care
- Identify what is shown in the pictures
- Discuss how people are caring for animals
- Share answers in class

How can we care for animals?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 87
- Pictures showing animal care
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises

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Animals - Activities of caring for animals in the locality

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

- Listen to information on caring for animals
- Identify ways of caring for animals
- Show interest in animal welfare

- Listen to a radio show on caring for animals
- Find out ways of caring for animals
- Share findings with classmates

Why is it important to take good care of animals?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 87
- Radio or audio resources on animal care
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

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Animals - Activities of caring for animals in the locality

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

- Visit a local animal farm
- Participate in caring for animals
- Develop practical skills in animal care

- Visit a local animal farm with the teacher
- Find out how animals are cared for
- Take part in caring for animals
- Practice hygiene by washing hands afterward

What activities are involved in caring for animals?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 87
- Local animal farm
- Water and soap
- Recording materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

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Animals - Activities of caring for animals in the locality

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

- Prepare a duty roster for caring for animals
- Assign responsibilities for animal care
- Develop responsibility in animal care

- Prepare a one-week duty roster for caring for animals in school
- Complete the timetable with activities and responsibilities
- Share the timetable with the teacher

How can we organize ourselves to care for animals?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 87
- Sample duty roster
- Writing materials

- Observation - Project assessment - Written assignments

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Animals - Clean and secure animal shelters to reduce risk to the animals

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

- Identify features of clean animal shelters
- Explain the importance of clean animal shelters
- Value clean environments for animals

- Look at pictures of animal shelters
- Identify what can be seen in the pictures
- Discuss how to care for animal shelters

Why should animals stay in clean places?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 88
- Pictures of animal shelters
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises

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Animals - Clean and secure animal shelters to reduce risk to the animals

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

- Create posters with messages on clean animal shelters
- Develop messages promoting animal shelter cleanliness
- Advocate for clean animal shelters

- Read messages on posters about animal shelters
- Make posters with messages on clean animal shelters
- Display posters on the school gate

How can we promote clean animal shelters?

- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 88
- Sample posters
- Manila papers
- Colors and marker pens
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 89
- Pictures of secure animal shelters
- Assessment exercises
- Writing materials

- Observation - Project assessment - Peer assessment