Social Environment

Our Living Environment - Local things used as bedding

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

- Identify locally available materials used as beddings
- Collect examples of different materials used as beddings
- Value the importance of beddings for comfort and warmth

- Talk about various materials used as beddings at home or school
- Observe pictures of different types of bedding
- Name the bedding shown in pictures
- Discuss where bedding materials are found

Which things do we use for sleeping at home?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 1
- Pictures/photos of different beddings
- Realia: bedsheets, pillows, blankets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Environment

Our Living Environment - Importance of bedding
Our Living Environment - Hygiene practices in the sleeping area
Our Living Environment - Care for sleeping area

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

- Explain the importance of bedding materials
- Identify different types of bedding
- Appreciate the role of bedding in daily life

- Discuss with learners the importance of bedding
- Identify bedding at home
- Share experiences with classmates
- List various types of bedding used locally

Why do we need bedding?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 2
- Pictures of different types of bedding
- Real bedding materials
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 3
- Pictures showing clean sleeping areas
- Cleaning materials
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 4
- Pictures showing care of sleeping areas

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Environment

Our Living Environment - Causes of bedwetting
Our Living Environment - Hygiene practices during bedwetting

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

- Identify causes of bedwetting
- Discuss openly about bedwetting without shame
- Show empathy towards those who experience bedwetting

- Read sentences about causes of bedwetting
- Discuss causes such as drinking too much liquid before sleep, sickness, and dreaming
- Share experiences of bedwetting with classmates

What causes bedwetting?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 4
- Charts showing causes of bedwetting
- Digital devices for additional information
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 5
- Pictures showing hygiene practices during bedwetting
- Cleaning materials

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Self-assessment

Social Environment

Our Living Environment - More hygiene practices during bedwetting
Our Living Environment - Effects of bedwetting
Our Living Environment - Managing effects of bedwetting

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

- Carry out additional hygiene practices during bedwetting
- Practice preventive measures for bedwetting
- Show responsibility in handling bedwetting situations

- Demonstrate using waterproof materials on mattresses
- Practice cleaning bedding after bedwetting
- Discuss preventive measures for bedwetting
- Role-play proper hygiene practices

How else can we maintain hygiene during bedwetting?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 6
- Waterproof materials
- Cleaning equipment
- Charts on hygiene practices
- Pictures showing effects of bedwetting
- Drawing materials
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 7
- Digital devices
- Print media
- Cleaning materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Role-play assessment

Social Environment

Our Living Environment - Hygiene in the sleeping area

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

- Explain the benefits of maintaining hygiene in sleeping areas
- Prepare a daily hygiene log
- Embrace the practice of daily cleaning of sleeping areas

- Read sentences about hygiene in sleeping areas
- Discuss how cleaning prevents maggots and diseases
- Prepare and fill a daily hygiene log
- Share completed daily logs with classmates

Why is it important to keep the sleeping area clean?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 7
- Daily hygiene log templates
- Charts on importance of hygiene

- Observation - Daily log assessment - Peer assessment

Social Environment

Our Living Environment - Maintaining clean sleeping areas
Our Living Environment - Project on bedding and hygiene

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

- Carry out regular cleaning of sleeping areas
- Apply hygiene practices to keep sleeping areas clean
- Advocate for the importance of observing hygiene in sleeping places

- Keep sleeping areas clean every day
- Prepare and complete a weekly cleaning schedule
- Demonstrate proper bed-making techniques
- Present completed schedule to classmates

How can we maintain clean sleeping areas?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 8
- Weekly cleaning schedule templates
- Cleaning equipment
- Pictures of clean sleeping areas
- Scrapbook materials
- Pictures of hygiene practices
- Scissors and glue

- Observation - Schedule assessment - Practical assessment

Social Environment

Family Needs - Expressing feelings and needs

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

- Describe how people express feelings in real life
- Identify different types of feelings
- Show interest in understanding others' feelings

- Talk about how people feel when receiving presents or when classmates are sick
- Discuss pictures showing different emotions
- Group feelings into good feelings and bad feelings
- Discuss definitions of emotions and feelings

How do people show the way they feel?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 9
- Pictures of people expressing different emotions
- Flash cards with emotion words

- Observation - Oral questions - Group activity assessment

Social Environment

Family Needs - Types of emotions

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

- Identify different types of emotions
- Classify emotions as positive or negative
- Appreciate the diversity of human emotions

- Discuss positive emotions such as joy, excitement, happiness
- Explore negative emotions such as sadness, loneliness, fear
- Group emotions into categories
- Draw faces showing different emotions

What are feelings?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 10
- Charts showing different emotions
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards with emotion words

- Observation - Classification assessment - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Family Needs - Ways of meeting feelings and needs
Family Needs - Understanding and showing empathy

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

- Explain ways in which emotional needs are met
- Demonstrate understanding of empathy
- Value the importance of responding to others' feelings

- Discuss what to do for sad or happy people
- Observe pictures of children clapping and listening to each other
- Share experiences of being listened to
- Discuss ways people appreciate others
- Learn about empathy

What do you do to a sad person?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 11
- Pictures showing people responding to others' emotions
- Role-play materials
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 12
- Pictures illustrating empathy
- Role-play scenarios
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Role-play assessment

Social Environment

Family Needs - Emotions expressed by self and others

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

- Label emotions expressed by self and others
- Create skits expressing different emotions
- Show respect for different emotional expressions

- Observe pictures showing different emotions
- Create skits or mimes to express assigned feelings or needs
- Identify emotions expressed by other groups
- Make an emotion wheel and use it to identify personal emotions

How do you express your feelings?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 12
- Flashcards with examples of feelings
- Manila paper and marker pens
- Materials for making emotion wheels

- Observation - Skit/mime assessment - Group activity assessment

Social Environment

Family Needs - Using an emotion wheel
Family Needs - Creating emotion posters

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

- Create and use an emotion wheel
- Identify personal emotions accurately
- Value the importance of recognizing emotions

- Make an emotion wheel using manila paper and markers
- Practice identifying emotions using the wheel
- Connect with specific emotions
- Share identified emotions with peers

How can you identify your emotions?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 14
- Manila paper
- Marker pens of different colors
- Sample emotion wheels
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 15
- Poster making materials
- Colored papers and markers
- Pictures showing different emotions

- Observation - Emotion wheel assessment - Peer assessment

Social Environment

Family Needs - Importance of meeting feelings and needs

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

- Discuss the importance of meeting emotional needs
- Explain how emotional support builds relationships
- Appreciate the role of emotional support in character formation

- Talk about pictures showing emotional support
- Discuss feelings when teammates are cheered or when receiving gifts
- Explore how understanding and care affect feelings
- Learn about benefits of addressing emotional needs

Why is showing feelings important?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 16
- Pictures showing emotional support
- Charts on benefits of emotional support

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Environment

Family Needs - Building character through emotional support

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

- Explain how emotional support contributes to character development
- Identify character traits developed through emotional support
- Value the role of emotional support in personal growth

- Discuss how praise and love improve performance
- Explore how cheering encourages people
- Examine how expressing feelings builds relationships
- Identify benefits of taking care of feelings and needs

How does emotional support help us grow?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 17
- Charts on character development
- Pictures showing emotional support
- Role-play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role-play assessment

Social Environment

Family Needs - Expressing and responding to emotions
Foods in Our Environment - Common foods in the environment

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

- Demonstrate appropriate ways to express emotions
- Respond appropriately to others' emotions
- Show empathy when others express their feelings

- Discuss how to express emotions when hurt
- Share ways to meet feelings and needs
- Draw faces showing different feelings
- Color and share drawings with classmates

How should you express your feelings when hurt?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 17
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Sample emotion faces
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 18
- Pictures/photos of various foods
- Realia: samples of local foods
- Charts showing food categories

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Peer assessment

Social Environment

Foods in Our Environment - Food sources in the locality

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

- Identify sources of food in the locality
- Classify foods based on their sources
- Appreciate the variety of food sources in the community

- Explore different food sources in the community
- Group foods according to their sources (plants, animals)
- Discuss the importance of diverse food sources
- Draw pictures of different food sources

Where do our foods come from?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 19
- Pictures of food sources
- Charts showing food origins
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Classification assessment - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Foods in Our Environment - Energy giving foods

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

- Identify energy giving foods in the environment
- Explain the importance of energy giving foods
- Value the role of energy giving foods in daily activities

- Name energy giving foods in pictures
- Name other energy giving foods in the locality
- Discuss importance of energy giving foods
- Draw and color energy giving foods

What are the energy giving foods?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 19
- Pictures of energy giving foods
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Foods in Our Environment - Body building foods
Foods in Our Environment - Protective foods

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

- Identify body building foods in the environment
- Classify sources of body building foods
- Appreciate the importance of body building foods for growth

- Talk about foods in pictures
- Name body building foods shown
- Discuss sources of body building foods
- Draw body building foods from plants and animals

What are the body building foods?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 20
- Pictures of body building foods
- Drawing materials
- Charts on food sources
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 22
- Pictures of protective foods
- Charts showing food functions
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Classification assessment

Social Environment

Foods in Our Environment - Table manners during meals

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

- Describe good table manners during meals
- Distinguish between good and bad table manners
- Observe good table manners during meals

- Observe and discuss pictures showing behavior during meals
- Discuss how to behave during meals
- Identify good and bad table manners
- Role-play good table manners

How should we behave when eating?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 23
- Pictures showing table manners
- Charts on good and bad table manners
- Role-play materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Peer assessment

Social Environment

Foods in Our Environment - Practicing table manners
Foods in Our Environment - Good eating habits for health

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

- Demonstrate proper table manners during meals
- Correct improper table manners
- Embrace good eating habits

- Practice good table manners such as washing hands, eating with mouth closed
- Demonstrate serving appropriate food portions
- Role-play proper behavior at mealtimes
- Assess each other's table manners

How do we practice good table manners?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 24
- Role-play materials
- Charts on table manners
- Digital devices for videos
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 25
- Pictures showing eating habits
- Charts on health effects of eating habits
- Resource persons

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Social Environment

Our Community - Ways of keeping safe

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

- Identify ways of keeping safe in the community
- Explain the concept of safety
- Value the importance of community safety

- Observe and discuss pictures showing safety practices
- Name ways of keeping safe shown in pictures
- Discuss definition of safety
- Learn various ways to stay safe in the community

How would you keep safe in your community?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 28
- Pictures showing safety practices
- Charts on safety measures
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Environment

Our Community - Safety practices when traveling

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

- Identify safety practices when traveling
- Demonstrate safe travel behavior
- Show commitment to practicing safety when traveling

- Discuss safety practices such as walking in groups to school
- Practice refusing gifts from strangers
- Role-play crossing rivers using bridges
- Demonstrate walking on safe paths

How do you keep safe when traveling?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 29
- Pictures showing travel safety
- Charts on travel safety practices
- Role-play materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions

Social Environment

Our Community - Safe and unsafe places
Our Community - Identifying safe places

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

- Classify places in the community as safe and unsafe
- Identify characteristics of safe and unsafe places
- Show awareness of safe and unsafe places

- Talk about pictures showing different places
- Make lists of safe and unsafe places
- Share lists with classmates
- Use flashcards to identify safe and unsafe places

Which places are safe in your community?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 30
- Pictures of safe and unsafe places
- Flashcards
- Colored pencils
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 31
- Drawing materials
- Mapping materials
- Pictures of safe places

- Observation - List assessment - Peer assessment

Social Environment

Our Community - Behavior that exposes one to danger

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

- Identify behavior that can expose one to danger
- Explain consequences of unsafe behavior
- Show commitment to practicing safe behavior

- Talk about pictures showing unsafe behavior
- Discuss behaviors that expose one to danger
- Explore potential dangers from unsafe behaviors
- Learn about consequences of specific unsafe acts

Which behavior can expose us to danger?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 31
- Pictures showing unsafe behavior
- Charts on dangerous behaviors
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Environment

Our Community - How to respond to strangers
Our Community - Basic road signs for personal safety

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

- Explain how to respond to strangers
- Demonstrate appropriate responses to strangers
- Show caution when dealing with unfamiliar people

- Listen to a resource person talk about stranger danger
- Learn safety rules for interacting with strangers
- Discuss who is safe to talk to and accept gifts from
- Role-play appropriate responses to strangers

How should you respond to strangers?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 32
- Resource person
- Charts on stranger danger
- Role-play materials
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 33
- Pictures of road signs
- Models of traffic lights
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Role-play assessment

Social Environment

Our Community - Understanding traffic lights

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

- Identify colors and meanings in traffic lights
- Respond appropriately to traffic light signals
- Value the importance of obeying traffic signals

- Discuss colors in traffic lights and their meanings
- Practice responding to different traffic signals
- Create models of traffic lights
- Role-play appropriate behavior at traffic lights

What do the colors in traffic lights mean?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 34
- Models/pictures of traffic lights
- Colored papers (red, yellow, green)
- Role-play materials

- Observation - Model assessment - Role-play assessment

Social Environment

Our Community - Practicing road safety

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

- Demonstrate road safety practices
- Apply knowledge of road signs in practical situations
- Show commitment to road safety

- Visit roads with basic road signs (with teacher guidance)
- Watch video clips on road signs
- Practice using road signs in simulated situations
- Draw and label basic road signs

How can we practice road safety?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 34
- Road safety video clips
- Drawing materials
- Road safety charts

- Observation - Practical assessment - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Our Community - Importance of keeping safe
Cultural Events - Cultural events in the community

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

- Explain the importance of keeping safe in the community
- Identify benefits of safety practices
- Acknowledge importance of community safety

- Participate in teacher-guided activity on safety importance
- Discuss why safety matters in the community
- Draw basic road signs
- Practice observing road signs

Why is keeping safe important in the community?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 35
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Charts on safety benefits
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 36
- Pictures of cultural events
- Charts showing cultural events
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Common cultural events

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

- Identify common cultural events in the community
- Explain the purpose of various cultural events
- Appreciate cultural diversity in the community

- Discuss cultural events such as birth ceremonies, naming ceremonies
- Explore initiation ceremonies, dowry ceremonies, and weddings
- Learn about different community celebrations
- Share knowledge about local cultural events

What cultural events take place in your community?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 37
- Pictures of cultural events
- Charts describing cultural events
- Resource persons

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Cultural songs and dances

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

- Identify songs performed during cultural events
- Perform simple cultural dances
- Value cultural performances as expressions of identity

- Find out songs performed during different cultural events
- Learn dances performed during cultural events
- Practice performing cultural songs
- Perform songs to parents or guardians

What songs are performed during cultural events?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 37
- Audio recordings of cultural songs
- Musical instruments
- Traditional attire

- Observation - Performance assessment - Peer assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Social well-being through events
Cultural Events - Events that promote unity

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

- Recognize cultural events that promote social well-being
- Explain the concept of social well-being
- Value cultural events that bring people together

- Talk about pictures showing community cultural events
- Discuss how activities bring people together
- Learn about concept of social well-being
- Identify events that build social connections

What is social well-being?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 38
- Pictures of cultural events
- Charts on social well-being
- Resource persons
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 39
- Pictures of community celebrations
- Poster making materials
- Role-play resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussion assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Categories of cultural events

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

- Classify cultural events into categories
- Identify events that promote environmental care
- Appreciate cultural events that promote environmental care

- Talk about pictures showing cultural festivals
- Group cultural festivals into categories
- Identify ceremonies that bring people together
- Identify activities that care for the environment

What are the cultural festivals performed by various communities?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 39
- Pictures of cultural festivals
- Charts showing categories
- Digital devices for videos

- Observation - Classification assessment - Written assignments

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Environmental care through cultural events
Cultural Events - Practicing cultural festivals

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

- Identify cultural events that promote environmental care
- Explain how cultural events contribute to environmental conservation
- Value cultural practices that protect the environment

- Discuss cultural activities related to environmental care
- Learn about traditional conservation practices
- Identify cultural ceremonies focused on environmental protection
- Draw pictures of environmental care cultural activities

Which cultural events help protect our environment?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 40
- Pictures of environmental cultural events
- Charts on traditional conservation
- Drawing materials
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 41
- Musical instruments
- Traditional attire
- Audio equipment for songs

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Unfavourable weather conditions
Weather - Types of unfavourable weather

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

- Describe unfavourable weather conditions
- Identify common unfavourable weather conditions
- Show interest in learning about weather conditions

- Share experiences on unfavourable weather conditions
- Look at pictures showing unfavourable weather conditions
- Name unfavourable weather conditions shown in pictures
- Discuss unfavourable weather conditions in the locality

Which weather conditions are unfavourable?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 42
- Pictures showing unfavourable weather conditions
- Newspapers, magazines, textbooks
- Digital devices
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 43
- Pictures of different weather conditions
- Charts showing weather types

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Weather - Dangers of floods
Weather - More dangers of heavy rainfall
Weather - Effects of no rainfall

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

- Explain dangers of unfavourable weather conditions on people
- Identify specific dangers of floods
- Show concern for those affected by floods

- Talk about pictures showing flood effects
- Discuss results of heavy rainfall
- Identify dangers such as destruction of plants, loss of life
- Share findings with classmates

What are the results of heavy rainfall on people?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 44
- Pictures showing effects of floods
- Newspaper reports on floods
- Digital devices for videos
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 45
- Pictures showing flood damage
- Resource person
- Pictures showing drought effects
- Charts on drought impacts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Weather - Specific effects of drought
Weather - Responses to unfavourable weather
Weather - Safety during storms

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

- Describe specific effects of drought
- Explain how drought affects humans, animals, and plants
- Show concern for those affected by drought

- Discuss lack of food for animals and people during drought
- Explore how plants die during drought
- Learn about animal deaths during severe drought
- Share experiences of drought conditions

How does drought affect living things?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 46
- Pictures of drought effects
- Charts showing drought impacts
- Resource person
- Pictures showing weather safety
- Charts on safety measures
- Digital devices for videos
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 47
- Pictures showing storm safety
- Poster making materials
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Weather - Keeping safe during floods
Weather - Importance of weather safety

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

- Respond appropriately to flood conditions
- Demonstrate moving to higher ground during floods
- Appreciate the importance of flood safety

- Discuss moving from low areas to higher grounds during floods
- Practice safe responses to flood warnings
- Role-play evacuation procedures
- Create safety plans for flood conditions

How do you stay safe during a flood?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 47
- Flood safety charts
- Role-play materials
- Planning materials
- Weather safety charts
- Stories about weather safety
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Safety plan assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Types of soil

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

- List characteristics of different types of soil
- Identify soil types in the school environment
- Show interest in exploring soil properties

- Walk around the school environment
- Observe different soil samples
- Collect different soil samples
- Feel soil texture between fingers

Which soil is in your school or home environment?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 48
- Different soil samples
- Transparent papers
- Manila paper for display

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Soil texture

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

- Identify different soil textures
- Group soil samples based on texture
- Appreciate different properties of soil

- Feel texture of different soil samples
- Group soil samples by texture
- Learn about clay, loam, and sandy soil textures
- Mount soil samples on display chart

Which type of soil is rough between the fingers?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 49
- Different soil samples
- Display materials
- Transparent papers

- Observation - Practical assessment - Chart assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Characteristics of soil types
Soil - Basic soil conservation

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

- Describe characteristics of different soil types
- Compare textures of clay, loam, and sandy soil
- Show curiosity about soil properties

- Explore characteristics of clay soil (smooth texture)
- Examine loam soil (moderate texture)
- Investigate sandy soil (rough texture)
- Display findings on soil texture

What are the characteristics of different soil types?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 49
- Different soil samples
- Chart paper
- Name tags for soil samples
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. ---50 Pictures showing soil conservation
- Charts on conservation methods
- Digital devices

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Natural Environment

Soil - Methods of soil conservation

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

- Identify specific soil conservation methods
- Explain mulching, manuring, and tree planting
- Embrace soil conservation practices

- Discuss mulching as a conservation method
- Learn about manuring to improve soil
- Explore tree planting for soil conservation
- Talk about other soil conservation methods

What methods can we use to conserve soil?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 50
- Pictures showing conservation methods
- Charts on conservation techniques
- Resource person

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Soil - Tree planting activity
Soil - Caring for tree seedlings

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

- Carry out tree planting for soil conservation
- Demonstrate proper planting techniques
- Show commitment to environmental conservation

- Talk about picture of people planting trees
- Discuss what people in picture are doing
- Plant tree seedlings under teacher guidance
- Care for seedlings after planting

What are the people in the picture doing?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 51
- Tree seedlings
- Planting tools
- Watering equipment
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 52
- Planted seedlings
- Protective materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Safety in soil conservation

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

- Practice safety during soil conservation activities
- Identify potential hazards in conservation work
- Value safety in environmental activities

- Discuss safety when planting trees
- Learn about dangers of standing near someone digging
- Practice hand washing after soil activities
- Role-play safe conservation practices

What safety measures should we observe during soil conservation?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 52
- Safety charts
- Hand washing facilities
- First aid kit

- Observation - Practical assessment - Role-play assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Sources of heat

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

- List sources of heat in the environment
- Identify common sources of heat
- Show interest in learning about heat sources

- Talk about pictures showing heat sources
- Discuss uses of materials in pictures
- List other sources of heat at home
- Share findings with classmates

What are the sources of heat?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 53
- Pictures of heat sources
- Charts showing heat sources
- Realia: safe examples of heat sources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Heat - Common heat sources
Heat - Main sources of heat

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

- Identify various sources of heat
- Name sources of heat in pictures
- Appreciate different heat sources in daily life

- Talk about different sources of heat
- Name sources shown in pictures
- Discuss sun, charcoal, firewood, kerosene, electricity, gas
- Identify heat sources in local environment

What gives us heat?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 54
- Pictures of heat sources
- Charts on heat sources
- Digital devices for videos
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 55
- Pictures of the sun
- Charts showing the sun's role
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Identification assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Uses of heat

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

- Identify various uses of heat
- Explain how heat is useful in daily life
- Appreciate the importance of heat

- Talk about pictures showing heat uses
- Identify uses shown in pictures
- Discuss cooking, drying, ironing
- Talk about other uses of heat

What are the uses of heat?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 55
- Pictures showing heat uses
- Charts on heat applications
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Heat - Heat sources and functions

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

- Match heat sources with their functions
- Explain specific uses of different heat sources
- Value the role of heat in everyday activities

- Discuss specific functions of different heat sources
- Learn how the sun is used for drying clothes and crops
- Explore how charcoal, firewood, kerosene are used
- Identify uses of electricity and gas

What are the functions of different heat sources?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 56
- Charts showing heat sources and functions
- Pictures of heat applications
- Digital devices

- Observation - Matching assessment - Oral questions

Natural Environment

Heat - Activities of conserving heat
Heat - Specific heat conservation methods

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

- Explain methods of heat conservation
- Identify ways to reduce heat loss
- Value the importance of heat conservation

- Talk about pictures showing heat conservation
- Identify which picture shows less fuel use
- Discuss reasons for fuel efficiency
- Share other ways of saving heat

How can heat be conserved?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 57
- Pictures showing heat conservation
- Energy-saving cooking devices
- Digital devices
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 58
- Pictures of conservation methods
- Wind shields for cooking

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Heat - Importance of sources of heat

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

- Explain the importance of different heat sources
- Identify benefits of heat in daily life
- Appreciate various sources of heat

- Look at pictures showing importance of heat
- Discuss importance of heat shown in pictures
- Talk about other benefits of heat
- Write sentences on importance of heat

Why is heat important in your daily life?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 60
- Pictures showing heat importance
- Charts on heat benefits
- Writing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Heat - Conserving heat at home
Heat - Heat conservation projects

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

- Identify a heat source at home
- Explain how to conserve the identified heat source
- Show responsibility for heat conservation

- Identify heat sources at home
- Draw the identified heat source
- Write how the source can be conserved
- Share conservation methods with classmates

How can you conserve heat at home?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 60
- Drawing materials
- Writing materials
- Pictures of heat sources
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 61
- Heat conservation equipment
- Digital devices

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Written assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Sources of water
Water - Identifying water sources
Water - Safety around water sources

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

- Identify sources of water in the environment
- Name various water sources
- Show interest in learning about water sources

- Talk about sources of water in the environment
- Observe pictures showing water sources
- Name the sources shown in pictures
- Name other sources of water

What are the sources of water in your environment?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 62
- Pictures of water sources
- Charts showing water sources
- Digital devices for videos
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 63
- Pictures of various water sources
- Charts classifying water sources
- Drawing materials
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Pictures of water hazards
- Safety charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Ways of contaminating water
Water - Human activities contaminating water

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

- Name ways water can be contaminated
- Identify water contamination in pictures
- Show concern for water cleanliness

- Talk about pictures showing water contamination
- Discuss how water is made dirty in pictures
- Identify other activities that contaminate water
- Learn about water contamination definition

What makes water in your environment dirty?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 64
- Pictures showing water contamination
- Charts on contamination causes
- Digital devices
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 65
- Pictures showing human contamination
- Charts on human activities

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Animal contamination of water
Water - Activities to make water clean
Water - Creating improvised water filters

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

- Identify how animals contaminate water
- Explain animal contributions to water pollution
- Value keeping animals away from water sources

- Discuss how animals contaminate water
- Learn about animals drinking directly from sources
- Explore how animal waste affects water
- Discuss ways to prevent animal contamination

How do animals contaminate water?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 65
- Pictures showing animal contamination
- Charts on animal activities
- Digital devices
- Pictures showing water filtration
- Materials for making water filters
- Dirty water samples
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Materials for water filter (bottles, cloth, sand, stones)
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Alternative water filtration
Water - Making water safe to drink

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

- Demonstrate alternative filtration methods
- Use clean cloth to filter water
- Show resourcefulness in water purification

- Observe picture of children filtering water with cloth
- Discuss what children in picture are doing
- Practice filtering water using clean cloth
- Compare different filtration methods

What other ways can we filter water?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 66
- Clean cloth pieces
- Dirty water samples
- Containers for filtered water
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Pictures showing water boiling
- Water purification charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Practical assessment - Comparison assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water safety and health

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

- Explain the importance of clean water
- Identify health risks of dirty water
- Value clean and safe water for healthy living

- Discuss why filtered water should be boiled
- Learn how boiling removes germs
- Explore diseases caused by dirty water
- Create posters promoting clean water

Why is it important to have clean water?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Charts on water-borne diseases
- Poster making materials
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Conservation of water

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

- Identify ways to conserve water
- Explain the concept of water conservation
- Show commitment to water conservation

- Look at pictures showing water conservation
- Identify water conservation methods shown
- Name other ways of conserving water
- Learn definition of water conservation

How do you conserve water at home and in school?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 68
- Pictures showing conservation methods
- Charts on conservation
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Methods of water conservation
Water - Water conservation project
Water - Creating conservation posters

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

- Demonstrate specific water conservation methods
- Apply water conservation techniques
- Value water as a precious resource

- Practice turning off taps when not in use
- Demonstrate reusing water to reduce dust
- Practice watering plants with used water
- Discuss benefits of water conservation

What are the ways of conserving water?

- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 68
- Water conservation equipment
- Charts on conservation methods
- Resource person
- Our World Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 69
- Plants for watering
- Watering equipment
- Conservation charts
- Sample water conservation posters
- Poster making materials
- Digital devices

- Observation - Practical assessment - Demonstration assessment