Social Environment

Cultural Events - Traditional activities carried out in the community

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

- Identify cultural events carried out in the community
- Recognise cultural events that promote social well-being

- Learners to share experiences on cultural events in the community
- Learners to identify different cultural events
- Learners to discuss the importance of cultural events

What cultural events take place in our community?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 57
- Pictures showing cultural events
- Digital devices
- Video clips

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercise

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Traditional activities carried out in the community
Cultural Events - Activities in our culture that bring people together

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

- Identify cultural events carried out in the community
- Recognise cultural events that promote social well-being
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being

- Learners to draw cultural events they have attended
- Learners to discuss the purpose of different cultural events
- Learners to share personal experiences of cultural events

How do cultural events represent community values?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 57
- Drawing materials
- Pictures of cultural events
- Cultural artifacts
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 58
- Pictures showing cultural events
- Audio recordings of cultural songs
- Musical instruments

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Activities in our culture that bring people together

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

- Recognise cultural events that promote social well-being in the community
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being in the community

- Learners to discuss traditions that promote unity
- Learners to identify the role of cultural ceremonies in bringing people together
- Learners to create posters depicting cultural events that promote unity

What are the benefits of community cultural celebrations?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 59
- Poster making materials
- Pictures of cultural celebrations
- Cultural artifacts

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Traditional activities done by different communities

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

- Classify cultural events into those that promote environmental care and social well-being in the community
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being in the community

- Learners to find out cultural events that promote social well-being and environmental care
- Learners to use pictures or video clips to group cultural events that promote environmental care and social well-being
- Learners to role play cultural events performed by various communities

How do some cultural events help us care for the environment?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 61
- Pictures showing cultural events
- Digital devices
- Video clips
- Role play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Social Environment
Natural Environment

Cultural Events - Traditional activities done by different communities
Weather - Unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Classify cultural events into those that promote environmental care and social well-being in the community
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being in the community

- Learners to identify cultural events from different communities
- Learners to create a table showing communities and their cultural events
- Learners to discuss how different communities protect the environment through cultural events

How do different communities celebrate their cultural events?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 63
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Pictures of cultural events
- Digital devices
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Digital resources
- Pictures of unfavourable weather conditions

- Observation - Oral questions - Table assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Unfavourable weather conditions
Weather - Dangers of unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Identify dangers of unfavourable weather conditions on people
- Describe how unfavourable weather conditions affect people's health
- Value safety during unfavourable weather conditions

- Use audio-visual resources or pictures to gather information on how unfavourable weather affects people
- Discuss effects of unfavourable weather conditions on people
- Look at pictures showing how unfavourable weather conditions affect people
- Share personal experiences of being affected by unfavourable weather

Why is it important to understand the dangers of unfavourable weather?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 70
- Pictures or videos showing effects of unfavourable weather
- Digital resources
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 71
- Pictures showing environmental damage from unfavourable weather

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Weather - Responding to unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Identify appropriate ways to respond to unfavourable weather
- Demonstrate safety measures during unfavourable weather
- Appreciate the importance of responding appropriately to unfavourable weather

- Discuss how to keep safe during various unfavourable weather conditions
- Observe pictures of children keeping safe from harmful weather
- Match unfavourable weather conditions with corresponding safety measures
- Role play how to respond to different unfavourable weather conditions

How can you keep safe during unfavourable weather conditions?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 73
- Pictures showing safety measures
- Safety equipment (raincoats, umbrellas, sunscreen, etc.)
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 74
- Stories about weather safety
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 75
- Weather safety matching cards
- Song lyrics about weather safety

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Responding to unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Discuss ways of keeping safe during drought
- Create a chart showing responses to drought
- Value the importance of water conservation during drought

- Discuss about drought and its effects
- Role-play appropriate responses to drought conditions
- Draw a poster showing ways to conserve water during drought
- Share about drought experiences they might have had

How can we respond to drought conditions?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 75
- Pictures showing drought conditions
- Drawing materials for posters
- Pictures showing strong winds and safety measures
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Consolidation

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

- Consolidate knowledge about unfavourable weather conditions
- Apply safety measures during unfavourable weather conditions
- Value safety measures during unfavourable weather

- Participate in a quiz about unfavourable weather conditions and safety
- Create a personal weather safety plan
- Present their weather safety plans to the class
- Give feedback on their peers' safety plans

How would you prepare for unfavourable weather in your community?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 76
- Quiz materials
- Writing materials

- Written assessment - Oral presentation - Peer assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Features of different types of soil

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

- Identify different types of soil in the environment
- Describe physical characteristics of different soil types
- Show interest in exploring soil in the environment

- Collect different soil samples from the school environment
- Use sense of touch to interact with various samples of soil to feel texture
- Mount different soil samples on a chart and display in class
- Observe and compare the soil samples
- Wash hands with soap and clean water after handling soil

How can we identify different types of soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 79
- Different soil samples
- Display charts
- Soap and water for washing hands

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Characteristics of different types of soil
Soil - Soil display

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

- Distinguish between different types of soil based on texture
- Classify soil samples according to their characteristics
- Appreciate different soil types in the environment

- Feel different soil samples to identify texture (smooth, rough, or medium)
- Group soil samples into categories (sand, loam, clay)
- Draw a table showing characteristics of different soil types
- Discuss soil texture and particle size
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching soil

What makes soils different from each other?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 81
- Different soil samples
- Manila paper for displaying soil
- Soap and water for washing hands
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 82
- Manila paper
- Glue

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Basic activities for taking care of soil

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

- Identify basic soil conservation activities
- Explain the importance of soil conservation
- Show interest in soil conservation

- Discuss ways to protect soil in the environment
- Observe pictures showing soil conservation activities
- Talk about soil conservation activities seen in their community
- Draw pictures showing soil conservation activities

How can we care for soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 83
- Pictures showing soil conservation activities
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Adding manure

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

- Explain the importance of adding manure to soil
- Describe how to prepare and add manure to soil
- Value the role of manure in soil conservation

- Discuss what manure is and its importance
- Observe pictures showing how manure is prepared and added to soil
- Listen to a resource person explain manuring
- Discuss materials used to make manure
- Role play adding manure to soil

What should be done to protect soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 84
- Pictures showing manuring
- Resource person
- Examples of organic materials for making manure

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Adding mulch

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

- Explain what mulching is
- Describe materials used for mulching
- Appreciate the importance of mulching in soil conservation

- Discuss what mulching is and why it is important
- Identify materials used for mulching
- Observe pictures showing mulching
- Discuss benefits of mulching
- Role play how to mulch plants

Why is mulching important for soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 85
- Pictures showing mulching
- Examples of mulching materials
- Role play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Planting trees

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

- Explain how trees protect soil
- Describe steps in planting trees
- Show interest in tree planting for soil conservation

- Discuss how trees protect soil from erosion
- Observe pictures showing the role of trees in soil conservation
- Learn steps for planting trees
- Discuss the importance of tree roots in holding soil together

Why are trees important for soil conservation?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 86
- Pictures showing soil with and without trees
- Pictures showing tree planting process

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Tree planting project
Heat - Sources of heat around us

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

- Demonstrate the proper way to plant trees
- Apply knowledge of soil conservation through tree planting
- Value tree planting as a soil conservation activity

- Plant tree seedlings following proper steps
- Add manure to the soil when planting trees
- Water planted seedlings
- Take photographs or videos of the activity
- Take care when using digging tools to prevent injury

How do we properly plant a tree?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 88
- Tree seedlings
- Digging tools
- Manure
- Water containers
- Protective equipment
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 92
- Pictures showing sources of heat
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Sources of heat

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

- Identify various sources of heat in the environment
- Classify sources of heat as natural or man-made
- Appreciate the importance of heat sources

- Observe pictures of different heat sources
- Visit the school kitchen to observe sources of heat
- Group sources of heat into natural and man-made
- Discuss heat sources found in their homes
- Draw pictures of different heat sources

What are the different sources of heat in our environment?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 93
- Pictures of heat sources
- School kitchen
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Sources of heat

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

- Identify additional sources of heat
- Explain how different sources produce heat
- Value various sources of heat in daily life

- Use digital devices to search for more information on sources of heat
- Discuss how different sources produce heat
- Create a collage of different heat sources
- Talk about heat sources used in their community

How do different sources produce heat?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 94
- Digital resources
- Pictures of heat sources
- Materials for collage

- Observation - Oral questions - Collage assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Uses of heat

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

- Identify different uses of heat in daily life
- Describe how heat is used for different purposes
- Appreciate the importance of heat in daily activities

- Observe pictures showing different uses of heat
- Discuss how heat is used for cooking, warming, drying, and ironing
- Share personal experiences of using heat energy
- Create a table showing how they use heat energy on different days

How do we use heat in our daily lives?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 95
- Pictures showing uses of heat
- Writing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Natural Environment

Heat - Uses of heat

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

- Explain additional uses of heat in daily life
- Demonstrate understanding of heat applications
- Value the role of heat in various activities

- Discuss more ways heat is used in homes and schools
- Create a mind map showing uses of heat
- Role play different uses of heat
- Draw pictures showing different uses of heat

What activities would be difficult without heat?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 96
- Mind map materials
- Drawing materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Mind map assessment - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Safety when dealing with heat
Heat - Conserving heat

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

- Identify dangers associated with heat sources
- Describe safety measures when handling heat sources
- Value the importance of safety around heat sources

- Observe pictures showing unsafe handling of heat sources
- Discuss dangers associated with various heat sources
- Identify safety measures when dealing with heat
- Role play proper safety practices around heat sources

How can heat sources be dangerous?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 97
- Pictures showing heat-related dangers
- Role play props
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 98
- Pictures showing heat conservation
- Manila paper for posters
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Conserving heat

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

- Describe additional ways of conserving heat
- Role play proper use of heat energy
- Show concern for energy conservation

- Role play activities showing proper use of heat energy
- Recite poems about heat conservation
- Use digital resources to learn more about heat conservation
- Discuss ways they can conserve heat at home and school

Why is it important to conserve heat energy?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 99
- Role play props
- Digital resources
- Poem about heat conservation

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral questions

Natural Environment

Heat - Safety around heat sources

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

- Identify additional safety measures around heat sources
- Demonstrate appropriate response to heat accidents
- Value safety around heat sources

- Discuss what to do in case of minor burns
- Role play responding to heat-related accidents
- Create safety posters for the school kitchen
- Share experiences related to heat safety

What should you do if there is a fire accident?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 97
- First aid information
- Role play props
- Poster materials

- Observation - Role play assessment - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Sources and uses of water

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

- Identify various sources of water
- Describe different uses of water
- Appreciate the importance of water in daily life

- Share ideas on sources of water in the environment
- Discuss uses of water at home and school
- Observe pictures showing different uses of water
- Draw pictures showing sources and uses of water

Why is water important in our daily lives?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 103
- Pictures showing sources and uses of water
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water contamination

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

- Define what water contamination is
- Identify ways water gets contaminated by human activities
- Show concern for water pollution

- Discuss what water contamination means
- Observe pictures showing human activities that contaminate water
- Use digital devices to learn more about water contamination
- Role play how human activities contaminate water

How do humans make water dirty?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 105
- Pictures showing water contamination
- Digital resources
- Role play props
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 106
- Pictures showing animal contamination of water
- Poster making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water clean

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

- Explain why water needs to be cleaned
- Describe how to clean water using filtration
- Value the importance of clean water

- Discuss why water needs to be cleaned
- Observe demonstration of cleaning dirty water through filtration using a cloth
- Participate in cleaning dirty water using a piece of cloth
- Discuss the results of the filtration process

How can we clean dirty water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 108
- Clear empty containers
- String or rubber bands
- Pieces of cloth
- Dirty water samples

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water clean

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

- Demonstrate how to make a water filter
- Explain how different materials filter water
- Show interest in water filtration

- Make an improvised water filter using a plastic bottle, cotton wool, charcoal, sand, and small stones
- Use the filter to clean dirty water
- Observe the filtration process
- Compare water before and after filtration
- Discuss how the different materials in the filter clean the water

How does a water filter work?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 109
- Big plastic bottles
- Cotton wool
- Charcoal
- Coarse and fine sand
- Small stones
- Dirty water samples

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water clean

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

- Demonstrate cleaning water using a sieve
- Compare different methods of filtering water
- Appreciate different water cleaning methods

- Clean dirty water using a sieve or piece of old mosquito net
- Compare filtration using cloth, improvised filter, and sieve
- Discuss advantages of each filtration method
- Draw the filtration methods and label them

What are the different ways of filtering water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 110
- Sieves or pieces of mosquito net
- Clear containers
- Dirty water samples
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water safe for drinking

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

- Differentiate between clean and safe water
- Describe how to make water safe by boiling
- Value the importance of safe drinking water

- Discuss the difference between clean and safe water
- Observe demonstration of boiling water to make it safe
- Identify signs that water is boiling (bubbles, steam)
- Discuss other methods of making water safe for drinking

Why should we drink safe water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 111
- Cooking pot
- Water
- Heat source
- Clean container for boiled water

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Using water well
Water - Water conservation

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

- Explain ways of conserving water
- Demonstrate how to reuse water
- Appreciate water as a scarce resource

- Discuss the importance of saving water
- Observe pictures showing ways to reuse water
- Identify activities where water can be reused
- Role play proper water conservation practices

How can we save water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 112
- Pictures showing water conservation
- Role play props
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 113
- Poster making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water conservation in the community

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

- Identify water conservation practices in the community
- Explain the importance of community water conservation
- Show interest in community water conservation

- Discuss water conservation practices in their community
- Create a checklist of water conservation actions for home and school
- Role play advocating for water conservation in the community
- Draw pictures showing community water conservation

How can we encourage others to conserve water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 113
- Checklist materials
- Role play props
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Checklist assessment - Role play assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water pollution prevention

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

- Identify ways to prevent water pollution
- Describe proper waste disposal to protect water
- Value clean water sources

- Discuss how to prevent water pollution
- Create a "Don't Pollute Water" campaign for the school
- Role play proper waste disposal to protect water
- Create slogans for water protection

How can we prevent water pollution?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 105-107
- Campaign materials
- Role play props
- Writing materials

- Observation - Campaign assessment - Oral presentation

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Safety when handling plants

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

- Identify plants that can cause harm
- Explain why some plants are dangerous
- Show concern for safety when handling plants

- Share experiences on handling different plants
- Observe pictures of plants that can cause harm
- Discuss ways in which plants can harm people
- Identify harmful plants in the school environment

How can plants be harmful?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 116
- Pictures of harmful plants
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Safety when handling plants

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

- Identify protective equipment for handling plants
- Explain how protective equipment keeps us safe
- Value safety precautions when handling plants

- Observe pictures showing protective equipment for handling plants
- Discuss how different protective equipment helps when handling plants
- Role play using protective equipment when handling plants
- Create a safety poster for handling plants

What should we wear when handling plants?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 118
- Pictures showing protective equipment
- Actual protective equipment (gloves, goggles)
- Poster making materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 120
- Resource person
- Pictures of tools for handling plants
- Actual tools (tongs, rakes, etc.)
- Chart making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Plant classification

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

- Observe different plants in the environment
- Identify characteristics of different plants
- Show interest in plant diversity

- Take a nature walk to observe different plants
- Take photographs of plants in the environment
- Collect plant parts (with teacher guidance)
- Discuss characteristics of plants observed

What plants grow in our school environment?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 122
- Digital devices for photographs
- Containers for plant collection
- Protective equipment

- Observation - Oral questions - Nature walk assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Edible and non-edible plants

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

- Classify plants as edible or non-edible
- Identify edible plants in the environment
- Value plants as sources of food

- Observe pictures of different plants
- Sort plants into edible and non-edible groups
- Create a table showing edible and non-edible plants
- Draw and color edible plants found in their locality

Which plants can we eat?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 123
- Pictures of various plants
- Drawing materials
- Chart paper

- Observation - Classification assessment - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Edible and non-edible plants

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

- Identify additional edible and non-edible plants
- Classify plants based on their uses
- Show interest in learning about plant uses

- Create a chart showing edible and non-edible plants in the community
- Match plants with their uses
- Role play shopping for edible plants
- Discuss the importance of knowing which plants are safe to eat

Why should we know which plants are edible?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 123
- Plant chart materials
- Matching exercise materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Chart assessment - Matching assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Kitchen garden

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

- Define what a kitchen garden is
- Identify crops grown in kitchen gardens
- Show interest in kitchen gardens

- Discuss what a kitchen garden is
- Observe pictures of different kitchen gardens
- Identify crops grown in kitchen gardens
- Draw pictures of crops grown in kitchen gardens

What is a kitchen garden used for?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 124
- Pictures of kitchen gardens
- Pictures of vegetables
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Types of kitchen gardens
Plants - Materials for making a kitchen garden

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

- Identify different types of kitchen gardens
- Compare various kitchen garden designs
- Appreciate creativity in garden design

- Observe pictures showing different types of kitchen gardens
- Discuss various designs of kitchen gardens
- Compare advantages of different kitchen garden types
- Draw a kitchen garden design of their choice

What types of kitchen gardens exist?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 125
- Pictures of different kitchen garden types
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 126
- Pictures of materials for kitchen gardens
- Actual material samples if available

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Making a kitchen garden

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

- Describe steps for making a kitchen garden
- Identify crops to grow in a kitchen garden
- Value kitchen gardens as sources of food

- Observe pictures showing steps in making a kitchen garden
- Discuss crops to plant in a kitchen garden
- Plan a kitchen garden project
- Draw a plan for their kitchen garden

How do we make a kitchen garden?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 127
- Pictures showing kitchen garden creation
- Planning materials
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Plan assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Kitchen garden project

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

- Create a simple kitchen garden
- Apply knowledge about kitchen gardens
- Appreciate plants as sources of food

- Make a simple kitchen garden as a class project
- Use locally available materials to create the garden
- Plant suitable vegetable seeds or seedlings
- Create labels for the planted crops

How do kitchen gardens help us?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 128
- Materials for kitchen garden
- Seeds or seedlings
- Gardening tools
- Water

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Importance of domestic animals

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

- Identify various domestic animals
- Explain the importance of domestic animals
- Appreciate the value of domestic animals

- Share ideas on types of animals found in the community
- Discuss uses of domestic animals to human beings
- Draw pictures of domestic animals and their uses
- Create a chart showing domestic animals and their importance

How are domestic animals important to us?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 131
- Pictures of domestic animals
- Drawing materials
- Chart paper

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Importance of domestic animals

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

- Identify products from domestic animals
- Explain how animals provide food and other products
- Value animals as sources of various products

- Discuss products obtained from domestic animals
- Match animals with products obtained from them
- Create a collage showing animal products
- Role play using products from animals

What products do we get from animals?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 132
- Pictures of animal products
- Materials for collage
- Matching exercise materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Collage assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Caring for animals

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

- Identify ways of caring for domestic animals
- Explain the importance of animal care
- Show concern for proper animal care

- Listen to a resource person or read stories about caring for animals
- Discuss different ways to care for domestic animals
- Create a poster showing proper animal care
- Role play caring for different animals

How should we care for domestic animals?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 133
- Resource person
- Stories about animal care
- Poster making materials
- Role play props
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 134
- Pictures showing animal care
- Materials for creating schedules
- Song lyrics about animal care

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Caring for animals

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

- Explain how to provide shelter for animals
- Describe how to keep animals clean
- Show commitment to animal welfare

- Discuss appropriate shelters for different animals
- Draw pictures of animal shelters
- Role play cleaning animal living areas
- Create a guide for animal care

Why do animals need proper shelter?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 135
- Pictures of animal shelters
- Drawing materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Caring for animals

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

- Identify health care practices for animals
- Explain the importance of animal health care
- Value proper animal health care

- Discuss how to identify when animals are sick
- Talk about common animal health problems
- Role play taking care of sick animals
- Create a poster on animal health care

How do we know when animals need health care?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 136
- Pictures showing animal health care
- Poster materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Consolidation

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

- Consolidate knowledge about domestic animals
- Apply proper animal care practices
- Reflect on the value of domestic animals

- Role play proper animal care
- Create an animal care tip sheet
- Present their tip sheets to the class
- Discuss the importance of treating animals with care

How can you help care for animals in your community?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 138
- Role play props
- Tip sheet materials
- Presentation space

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral presentation

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Wastes found in the community
Waste Materials - Waste materials for making money

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

- Identify various types of waste in the community
- Define what waste is
- Show interest in waste management

- Observe pictures showing different types of waste
- Discuss waste materials seen in their community
- Classify waste into different categories
- Draw pictures showing waste in the environment

What types of waste are found in our community?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 139
- Pictures showing waste materials
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 140
- Pictures of waste materials
- Pictures of products made from waste

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Using waste to generate income

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

- Describe how to make useful items from waste
- Identify products that can be sold for income
- Show creativity in waste utilization

- Observe pictures of people making items from waste
- Discuss the process of turning waste into useful items
- Identify materials needed to make products from waste
- Draw designs for items they could make from waste

How can waste be turned into useful items?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 141
- Pictures showing waste transformation
- Examples of products made from waste
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Design assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Safety when handling waste

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

- Identify safety measures when handling waste
- Explain dangers associated with waste handling
- Value safety when working with waste

- Discuss safety concerns when handling waste
- Identify protective equipment for waste handling
- Role play proper safety practices when handling waste
- Create a poster showing waste handling safety

Why is safety important when handling waste?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 143
- Pictures of protective equipment
- Examples of protective equipment
- Poster making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Collecting and sorting waste

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

- Demonstrate how to collect waste safely
- Sort waste into appropriate categories
- Show interest in waste management

- Collect waste from the school compound under supervision
- Sort collected waste into categories (reusable, recyclable)
- Discuss the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Create a table showing types of waste collected

How can we sort waste properly?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 144
- Collection bags
- Sorting bins
- Protective equipment
- Chart paper

- Observation - Practical assessment - Chart assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Class project planning

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

- Plan a project to make items from waste
- Select appropriate waste materials for the project
- Show teamwork in project planning

- Discuss items that can be made from collected waste
- Choose one item to make as a class project
- Select a project leader
- Create a list of tasks and responsibilities
- Make a timeline for the project

What can we make from the waste we collected?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 146
- Planning materials
- Chart paper
- Writing materials

- Observation - Plan assessment - Group work assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Project preparation
Waste Materials - Making items from waste

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

- Seek permission for the project
- Make a list of required materials
- Show responsibility in project preparation

- Write a letter to the head teacher seeking permission
- Make a list of materials needed for the project
- Assign tasks to group members
- Create a budget for any additional materials needed

What do we need to prepare for our project?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 148
- Writing materials
- Planning materials
- Chart paper
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 149
- Collected waste materials
- Tools for making items
- Protective equipment
- Camera for documentation

- Observation - Written assessment - Group work assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Selling items made from waste

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

- Prepare items for sale
- Set appropriate prices for items
- Value entrepreneurship and teamwork

- Prepare items for sale (cleaning, packaging)
- Set prices for the items
- Create promotional materials
- Sell items to school community and parents
- Keep records of sales

How do we sell the items we made?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 150
- Items made from waste
- Packaging materials
- Record keeping materials

- Observation - Sales assessment - Record keeping assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Promoting waste recycling

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

- Explain benefits of waste recycling
- Create messages to promote recycling
- Value waste recycling for environmental protection

- Discuss environmental benefits of waste recycling
- Create posters promoting waste recycling
- Develop slogans for waste recycling
- Role play teaching others about recycling

Why is recycling important for our environment?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 151
- Poster materials
- Writing materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Poster assessment - Role play assessment