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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Personal and common items used at home
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify personal items used at home - Differentiate between personal and common items - Show interest in keeping personal items clean |
- Look at pictures of personal and common items
- Name the items in the pictures - Draw and color items - Write the name of each item |
How can we identify personal and common items at home?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 1
- Pictures of personal and common items - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 1 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Personal and common items used at home
Our Home - Materials used for cleaning personal items at home Our Home - Materials used for cleaning common items at home |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify common items used at home - Sort and group items into personal and common items - Appreciate the importance of caring for personal and common items |
- Draw items in pairs
- Color the pictures drawn - Sort and group the items into common and personal items |
Why do we need to take care of our personal and common items?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 2
- Pictures of personal and common items - Drawing materials - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 3 - Pictures of cleaning materials - Real cleaning materials - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 4 |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 1 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Cleaning personal items using locally available materials
Our Home - Cleaning common items using locally available materials |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify locally available materials for cleaning personal items - Clean personal items using locally available materials - Value cleanliness of personal items |
- Observe pictures of children cleaning personal items
- Discuss what the children are doing - Identify which personal items they are cleaning - Practice cleaning a handkerchief with teacher guidance |
How can we clean our personal items using locally available materials?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 5
- Handkerchiefs - Soap - Water - Locally available cleaning materials - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 6 - Combs - Toothbrushes - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 7 - Common items (utensils) - Cleaning materials - Water |
- Observation
- Practical assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
| 1 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Cleaning common items using locally available materials
Our Home - A clean home environment for self and others' safety |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Clean utensils using appropriate materials - Demonstrate proper techniques for cleaning common items - Value the importance of clean common items |
- Practice cleaning utensils with teacher guidance
- Show parents/guardians how to clean common items at home - Discuss the importance of clean utensils |
Why should we keep our common items clean?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 8
- Utensils - Cleaning materials - Water - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 9 - Poem about clean home - Poster materials |
- Observation
- Practical assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
| 2 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - A clean home environment for self and others' safety
Our Home - Personal hygiene and safety |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Create a poster about clean home environment - Express the importance of not sharing personal items - Demonstrate commitment to maintain a clean home environment |
- Make a poster about clean home environment
- Stick the poster on the school noticeboard - Complete exercises about personal and common items |
Why should we not share personal items?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 9
- Manila papers - Markers/crayons - Exercise books - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 5 - Handwashing materials - Chart showing handwashing steps - Poster materials |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Written exercises
|
|
| 2 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Waste disposal at home
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify proper waste disposal methods at home - Sort waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable - Value proper waste management at home |
- Discuss different types of waste found at home
- Sort waste items into biodegradable and non-biodegradable - Demonstrate proper waste disposal - Create a simple waste management plan for home |
Why is proper waste disposal important for our health?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 7
- Pictures of waste items - Sorting containers - Chart paper |
- Observation
- Sorting exercise
- Oral questions
|
|
| 2 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Caring for home surroundings
Our Home - Benefits of a clean home |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify ways to care for home surroundings - Demonstrate simple yard cleaning techniques - Show willingness to maintain clean home surroundings |
- Discuss ways to keep home surroundings clean
- Demonstrate simple yard cleaning techniques - Create a yard cleaning schedule - Role play cleaning home surroundings |
How can we keep our home surroundings clean and safe?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 8
- Pictures of home surroundings - Cleaning tools - Schedule template - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 9 - Chart paper - Markers/crayons - Pictures of clean homes |
- Observation
- Role play assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
| 2 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Home safety measures
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify potential hazards at home - Explain ways to prevent accidents at home - Show concern for home safety |
- Discuss potential hazards found at home
- Identify ways to prevent accidents at home - Role play safe behaviors at home - Create safety rules for different rooms at home |
How can we prevent accidents at home?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 9
- Pictures of home hazards - Safety charts - Role play props |
- Observation
- Role play assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our Home - Making a clean home model
Family Needs and Wants - Differences between family needs and wants |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Design a model of a clean home - Create a model using locally available materials - Appreciate cleanliness and orderliness in homes |
- Plan and design a model of a clean home
- Collect locally available materials for model making - Create a clean home model in groups - Present and explain models to classmates |
How can we represent a clean home through a model?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 9
- Locally available materials - Glue - Scissors - Coloring materials - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 10 - Pictures of needs and wants - Charts showing needs and wants |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Oral presentation
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs and Wants - Differences between family needs and wants
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the difference between family needs and wants - Discuss characteristics of needs and wants - Show interest in distinguishing between needs and wants |
- Observe information on the board about needs and wants
- Discuss the differences between family needs and wants - Identify key characteristics of needs and wants |
Why is it important to know the difference between needs and wants?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 11
- Chart showing differences between needs and wants - Chalkboard |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Discussion
|
|
| 3 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs and Wants - Places within the locality where family needs are met
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify places within the locality where family needs are met - Name the places shown in pictures - Show interest in knowing where family needs are met |
- Observe pictures of various places
- Name the places in the pictures - Discuss where parents/guardians work - Take a nature walk to the school garden |
How do different places in our locality help meet our family needs?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 11
- Pictures of local places - School garden - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 12 - Drawing materials - Pictures of boreholes |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Nature walk report
|
|
| 3 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs and Wants - Grouping family needs and wants
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define family needs and wants - Give examples of family needs and wants - Develop interest in classifying family needs and wants |
- Observe pictures of needs and wants
- Discuss what family needs and wants are - Give examples of each - Name items in pictures |
How can we classify items into needs and wants?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 12
- Pictures of needs and wants - Charts |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Discussion
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs and Wants - Grouping family needs and wants
Family Needs and Wants - Choosing family needs over family wants |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Sort and group items as needs and wants - Draw pictures of needs and wants - Show commitment to identifying needs and wants |
- Sort and group items as needs and wants
- Draw pictures and color them - Find out needs and wants at home - Complete a table of needs and wants |
Why is it important to identify needs and wants correctly?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 13
- Pictures of needs and wants - Drawing materials - Charts/tables - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 14 - Pictures of family needs and wants - Flashcards |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Written exercises
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Family Needs and Wants - Family needs and wants within the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Create a poster on family needs and wants - Make a photo album of needs and wants - Appreciate the importance of distinguishing between needs and wants |
- Read a poster on needs and wants
- Make a similar poster - Collect newspaper/magazine cutouts of needs and wants - Recite a poem on family needs |
How can we display family needs and wants creatively?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 15
- Manila papers - Old newspapers and magazines - Glue - Scissors |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Oral recitation
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our School - Ways of keeping the school environment clean
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify ways of keeping the school environment clean - Name tools used for keeping the school environment clean - Show interest in keeping the school environment clean |
- Observe pictures of school cleaning activities
- Name the ways of keeping the school clean - Discuss other ways of keeping the school environment clean |
How can we keep our school environment clean?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 17
- Pictures of cleaning activities - Cleaning tools |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Discussion
|
|
| 4 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our School - Ways of keeping the school environment clean
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Match cleaning activities with appropriate tools - Demonstrate knowledge of proper cleaning tools - Value proper use of cleaning tools |
- Match pictures of cleaning activities with appropriate tools
- Discuss why specific tools are needed for certain tasks - Share work with classmates |
Why do we need specific tools for different cleaning tasks?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 17
- Pictures of cleaning tools - Matching cards - Actual cleaning tools - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 18 - Pictures of common accidents - Audio recording (if available) |
- Observation
- Matching exercise
- Oral questions
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our School - Common accidents at school
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify things that can cause accidents at school - Draw things that can cause accidents - Develop awareness about accident prevention |
- Take a walk around the school to find things that can cause accidents
- Draw one thing that can cause accidents - Discuss accidents that can be caused by such things |
How can we identify things that might cause accidents in our school?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 19
- School compound - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Nature walk report
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our School - Cleaning the school environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe activities for cleaning the school - Clean the school environment - Show willingness to maintain a clean school environment |
- Observe picture of learners cleaning the school
- Discuss what the learners are doing - Practice cleaning the school with teacher guidance - Wash hands after the activity |
Why is it important to participate in cleaning our school?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 20
- Cleaning materials - Water - Soap - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 21 - Manila paper - Markers - Cleaning materials |
- Observation
- Practical assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our School - A clean and safe school environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain ways to make the school environment clean and safe - Create a poster on school cleanliness - Advocate for a clean and safe school environment |
- Read class rules on clean and safe school environment
- Discuss how to make school environment clean and safe - Create a poster showing how to keep school clean |
How does a clean school environment promote our safety?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 22
- Manila papers - Markers/crayons |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
| 5 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our School - A clean and safe school environment
Our National Flag - Meaning of colours of the Kenya national flag |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Recite a poem about a clean school - Make a dustbin using locally available materials - Demonstrate commitment to a clean school environment |
- Recite a poem about a clean school
- Make a dustbin with teacher guidance - Put litter in the dustbin - Clean hands after the activity |
Why should we put litter in a dustbin?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 23
- Materials for making dustbins - Poem about clean school - Soap and water - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 24 - Picture of Kenya national flag - Actual Kenya national flag (if available) |
- Observation
- Oral recitation
- Project assessment
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our National Flag - Meaning of colours of the Kenya national flag
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of colours on the Kenya national flag - Draw and colour the Kenya national flag - Value the symbolism of the national flag |
- Read about the meaning of colors on the flag
- Discuss the meaning of each color - Draw the Kenya national flag on manila paper - Color the drawing |
What do the colours of our national flag represent?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 25
- Manila papers - Colored pencils/crayons - Chart explaining flag colors |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
| 6 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our National Flag - Events in which Kenya National Anthem is sung
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Read the words of the Kenya national anthem - Sing the Kenya national anthem - Appreciate the importance of the national anthem |
- Read the words of the Kenya national anthem
- Sing the national anthem - Discuss when the national anthem is sung |
When do we sing our national anthem?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 26
- Kenya national anthem lyrics - Audio recording of national anthem (if available) - Pictures of national events - Videos (if available) |
- Observation
- Singing assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
| 6 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our National Flag - Expected behaviour when raising and lowering the Kenya national flag
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the expected behavior when raising/lowering the flag - Explain why people stand at attention during flag ceremonies - Demonstrate respect during flag ceremonies |
- Observe a picture of people standing at attention
- Discuss why people stand at attention - Listen to a resource person explain flag etiquette |
How should we behave when the national flag is being raised or lowered?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 27
- Pictures of flag ceremonies - Resource person |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Discussion
|
|
| 6 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our National Flag - Expected behaviour when raising and lowering the Kenya national flag
Our National Flag - The importance of the national anthem |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe behaviors during raising and lowering the flag - Role play the expected behaviors - Show proper etiquette during flag ceremonies |
- Read information about flag etiquette
- Discuss behaviors during flag ceremonies - Role play raising and lowering the flag - Demonstrate expected behaviors |
Why is it important to show respect when the flag is being raised or lowered?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 28
- Chart with flag etiquette - Flag (or representation) for role play - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 29 - Chart about importance of national anthem |
- Observation
- Role play assessment
- Oral questions
|
|
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| 8 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our National Flag - The importance of the national anthem
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Create a poster about the importance of the anthem - Research on the importance of the anthem - Show appreciation for the national anthem |
- Read a poster about the anthem's importance
- Make a similar poster - Stick the poster on the school noticeboard - Research on the anthem's importance at home |
How can we create awareness about the importance of our national anthem?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 29
- Manila papers - Markers/crayons |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Research report
|
|
| 8 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our Rights and Responsibilities - Child rights at home and in the school
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify child rights at home and school - Name rights shown in pictures - Appreciate the importance of child rights |
- Observe pictures showing child rights
- Discuss what the pictures show - Identify child rights shown in pictures - Name other child rights |
What rights do children have at home and school?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 31
- Pictures showing child rights - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 32 - Picture cards - Manila papers - Markers/crayons |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Discussion
|
|
| 8 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our Rights and Responsibilities - Child Responsibilities at home and in the school
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify child responsibilities at home and school - Name activities shown in pictures - Show interest in carrying out responsibilities |
- Observe pictures of children doing activities
- Discuss what activities the children are doing - Name responsibilities at home and school |
What responsibilities do children have at home and in school?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 33
- Pictures of children performing responsibilities |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Discussion
|
|
| 8 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our Rights and Responsibilities - Child Responsibilities at home and in the school
Our Rights and Responsibilities - Carrying out responsibilities of a child at home |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain why child responsibilities are important - Distinguish between rights and responsibilities - Value fulfillment of responsibilities |
- Read a responsibility tree
- Discuss responsibilities at home and school - Identify the difference between rights and responsibilities - Point correctly at pictures showing rights or responsibilities |
Why are child responsibilities important?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 34
- Responsibility tree chart - Picture cards - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 35 - Pictures of home responsibilities - Digital recording device (if available) - Props for role play |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Identification exercise
|
|
| 9 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our Rights and Responsibilities - Carrying out responsibilities of a child at home
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Create a journal for home responsibilities - Carry out specific responsibilities at home - Value the importance of fulfilling home responsibilities |
- Read a sample daily journal of responsibilities
- Create a similar journal for weekend responsibilities - Clean utensils and arrange room at home - Record activities done |
Why should we keep a record of our responsibilities?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 36
- Sample journal - Notebook or digital device for recording - Cleaning materials |
- Observation
- Journal assessment
- Home activity report
|
|
| 9 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our Market - Physical features on the way to a local market
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify physical features on the way to a local market - Name the features shown in pictures - Show interest in observing the local environment |
- Observe pictures of physical features
- Name the features in the pictures - Discuss about the pictures - Complete a word search puzzle with names of physical features |
What physical features can we see on our way to the market?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 41
- Pictures of physical features - Word search puzzles - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 42 - Drawing materials - Colored pencils/crayons - Portfolio folders |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Word search completion
|
|
| 9 | 3 |
Social Environment
|
Our Market - Locate local market using physical features
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Locate a market using physical features on a map - Trace a path to the market - Develop map reading skills |
- Help a character find their way to the market
- Trace the right path on a map - Name features on the way to the market - Share work with classmates |
How can physical features help us locate places?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 42
- Map with physical features - Tracing materials |
- Observation
- Map tracing exercise
- Oral questions
|
|
| 9 | 4 |
Social Environment
|
Our Market - Locate local market using physical features
Our Market - Activities that take place in a market |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify physical features on a walk to the market - Model physical features using locally available materials - Value physical features in the environment |
- Take a walk to the nearest market
- Identify physical features on the way - Take photographs of physical features - Model physical features with teacher guidance |
How can we create models of physical features?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 43
- Local market environment - Digital camera (if available) - Modeling materials - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 44 - Pictures of market activities - Video of market (if available) |
- Observation
- Nature walk report
- Model assessment
|
|
| 10 | 1 |
Social Environment
|
Our Market - Activities that take place in a market
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Role play market activities - Visit a local market to observe activities - Value the importance of markets in the community |
- Role play activities in a market
- Visit the local market with the teacher - Record activities taking place - Present findings in class |
How do market activities help people in the community?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 45
- Props for role play - Local market - Notebooks |
- Observation
- Role play assessment
- Field trip report
|
|
| 10 | 2 |
Social Environment
|
Our Market - Things and people found in a market
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify things found in a market - Name items sold in the local market - Show interest in market goods and services |
- Look at pictures of market items
- Talk about the pictures - Discuss the importance of things and people in the market - Name items sold in the local market |
What things and people can we find in a market?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 46
- Pictures of market items and people - Charts - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 47 - Materials for shop corner - Props for role play - Exercise books |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Discussion
|
|
| 10 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather conditions at different times of the day
Weather - Recording weather using weather symbols |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify weather conditions at different times of the day - Observe and name weather conditions - Develop curiosity in weather conditions experienced in the locality |
- Look at pictures and name weather conditions in the pictures
- Go outside the class at different times of the day and observe the sky - Name the weather condition observed - Copy a table and record the weather conditions |
How can we identify different weather conditions?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 48
- Pictures showing different weather conditions - Digital resources - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 49 - Charts - Pictures showing weather conditions - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 50 - Weather symbols charts |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 10 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Recording weather using weather symbols
Weather - Telling weather conditions at different times of the day |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Create a weather record using weather symbols - Interpret weather symbols in a chart - Value the importance of keeping weather records |
- Observe a weather chart with recorded weather for one week
- Talk about the weather recorded - Answer questions about the chart - Share answers in class |
How can we interpret weather symbols?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 51
- Weather charts - Weather symbols - Weather symbols - Weather chart - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 52 - Pictures showing weather conditions - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Project work
|
|
| 11 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Telling weather conditions at different times of the day
Weather - Weather conditions experienced in the locality |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Compare predicted weather with observed weather - Make inferences about weather predictions - Appreciate the importance of weather predictions |
- Go outside the classroom to observe weather
- Predict what weather condition is likely to occur later - Observe weather again in the afternoon - Compare predictions with actual observations |
How accurate can our weather predictions be?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 52-53
- Weather chart - Digital resources - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 53 - Weather charts - Weather symbols - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 54 - Pictures showing responses to weather |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 11 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather conditions experienced in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Interpret a weather chart - Respond appropriately to different weather conditions - Show interest in responding to weather conditions |
- Look at a weather chart showing weather in Tugo village
- Answer questions about the chart - Identify appropriate responses to different weather conditions |
Why should we adjust our activities according to weather?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 54
- Weather charts - Pictures showing weather responses |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 11 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather conditions experienced in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Play relevant and educative games on weather conditions - Participate in class contest on narrating weather occurrences - Develop confidence in discussing weather conditions |
- Play weather-related games
- Participate in class contest on narrating weather occurrences - Complete exercise on weather conditions |
How does weather affect our daily activities?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 55
- Digital resources - Weather charts - Assessment exercises - Drawing materials |
- Observation
- Oral presentation
- Written assignments
|
|
| 11 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Types of soil found in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify types of soil found in the locality - Collect soil samples from different places - Develop curiosity in exploring soil types |
- Look at pictures of different types of soil
- Talk about each type of soil - Visit the school compound to collect soil samples - Put samples in different containers and label |
How can you identify different types of soil in our environment?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 56
- Soil samples - Containers for soil |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Project work
|
|
| 12 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Make soil ribbons using different soil samples - Compare the ribbons formed by different soil types - Show interest in soil properties |
- Observe pictures of soil ribbons
- Identify which soil made longest ribbons - Identify which soil made short ribbons - Identify which soil did not make any ribbon |
What can soil ribbons tell us about soil types?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 57
- Different soil samples - Water - Containers |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Project work
|
|
| 12 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Feel different types of soil with fingers - Classify soil based on texture - Appreciate the different properties of soil |
- Collect clay, loam, and sand
- Place each soil on a piece of paper - Feel each type of soil with fingers - Complete a table about soil texture |
How does soil texture help us identify soil types?
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- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 58
- Soil samples (clay, loam, sand) - Paper for soil placement - Soil samples - Containers - Recording materials |
- Observation
- Written assignments
- Project work
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| 12 | 3 |
Natural Environment
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Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Make soil ribbons with different soil types - Compare the ribbons made from different soils - Show willingness to follow instructions in soil activities |
- Put different soil types in containers
- Label each container - Wet each type of soil with water - Roll the wet soil into ribbons - Complete a table about soil ribbons |
How can making soil ribbons help us classify soil?
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- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 59
- Different soil types - Water - Containers |
- Observation
- Project work
- Written assignments
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| 12 | 4 |
Natural Environment
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Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
Soil - Making items from soil |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe properties of different soil types - Match soil types with their properties - Appreciate the different characteristics of soil |
- Read flashcards about soil properties
- Complete a table using information from flashcards - Share work with the teacher |
What are the main differences between soil types?
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- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 59
- Flashcards with soil properties - Recording materials - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 60 - Pictures of modeled items - Clay soil |
- Observation
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
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| 13 | 1 |
Natural Environment
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Soil - Making items from soil
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Model items using soil - Create different objects from soil - Value creativity in making soil items |
- Follow teacher guidance on making pots and balls
- Model items of choice using soil - Display the modeled items |
How can we use soil creatively?
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- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 60
- Clay soil - Water - Modeling tools |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Peer assessment
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| 13 | 2 |
Natural Environment
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Light - Sources of light in the environment
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify sources of light in the environment - Name different sources of light - Develop curiosity about sources of light |
- Look at pictures of light sources
- Name the sources of light in the pictures - Talk about other sources of light - Complete a table about light sources |
What are the different sources of light in our environment?
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- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 63
- Pictures of light sources - Digital resources - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 64 |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
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| 13 | 3 |
Natural Environment
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Light - Sources of light in the environment
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Cut out pictures of different sources of light - Stick pictures on manila paper - Appreciate the importance of light sources |
- Cut out pictures of light sources from newspapers or magazines
- Stick pictures on manila paper - Name each source of light - Keep work in a portfolio |
How can we classify different sources of light?
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- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 64
- Old newspapers and magazines - Manila paper - Glue |
- Project work
- Peer assessment
- Observation
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| 13 | 4 |
Natural Environment
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Light - Sources of light in the environment
Light - Objects forming shadows in the presence of light |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Draw sources of light at home - Color the drawings - Appreciate different sources of light |
- Draw sources of light at home
- Color the pictures - Share work with classmates - Provide feedback on drawings |
How do different sources of light help us at home?
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- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 65
- Drawing materials - Coloring materials - Pictures showing shadows - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Peer assessment
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| 14 | 1 |
Natural Environment
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Light - Objects forming shadows in the presence of light
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Manipulate objects to form shadows - Trace shadows on the ground - Develop curiosity in shadow formation |
- Go outside on a sunny day
- Find things that form shadows - Form shadows - Trace the shadow of a classmate on the soil |
What forms our shadows?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 66
- Various objects - Sunny day |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Project assessment
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| 14 | 2 |
Natural Environment
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Light - Objects forming shadows in the presence of light
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Play shadow games - Explain how shadows are formed - Enjoy playing with shadows |
- Play a game of chasing shadows
- Talk about how shadows are formed - Share experiences in class |
Why do shadows change size and position during the day?
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- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 66
- Outdoor space with sunlight - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 66-67 - Ball, torch, table - Various objects (ruler, cup, book, glass) |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Peer assessment
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| 14 | 3 |
Natural Environment
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Light - Ways of conserving light
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify ways of conserving light - Explain how to conserve light - Value the importance of light conservation |
- Talk about pictures showing light conservation
- Identify how learners are conserving light - Discuss ways of saving light |
Why should we conserve light energy?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 67
- Pictures showing light conservation - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
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| 14 | 4 |
Natural Environment
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Light - Ways of conserving light
Light - Different sources of light in the environment |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Read messages on light conservation - Name ways of saving light - Show willingness to conserve light |
- Read what learners wrote about saving light
- Identify ways of saving light - Share additional ways of saving light |
How can we save light in our environment?
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- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 67
- Charts with conservation messages - Digital resources - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 68 - Sample posters - Art materials - Manila paper - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 69 - Songs and poems about light - Assessment exercises |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
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