Materials

Common materials

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

Take a walk around the school compound and collect different materials.
Name the materials they have collected.
Appreciate the materials found in their locality.

As a class, learners to take a walk around the school compound and collect different materials.
Learners to name the materials they have collected

Which type of materials have you collected?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   34.       Realia.

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Materials

Common materials

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

Take a walk around the school compound and collect different materials.
Name the materials they have collected.
Appreciate the materials found in their locality.

As a class, learners to take a walk around the school compound and collect different materials.
Learners to name the materials they have collected

Which type of materials have you collected?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   34.       Realia.

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Materials

Common materials

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

List the materials found in their locality.
Draw pictures of different materials in their locality.
Appreciate the materials found in their locality.

Learners are guided to list the materials found in their locality
Learners are guided to draw pictures of different materials in their locality

Which materials are found in their locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg 34.  Realia.   

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Materials

Categorisation of materials into metals and non-metals

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

Categorise the common materials in their locality into metals and non-metals.
Identify the metallic and non-metallic materials they have separated.
Draw pictures of metallic and non-metallic materials.
Appreciate the metallic and non-metallic materials.

In groups, learners to categorise the common materials in their locality into metals and non-metals
In groups, learners to identify the metallic and non-metallic materials they have separated

How can you distinguish a metallic material from a non-metallic material?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   36.  

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Materials

Distinction between metallic and non-metallic materials

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

List the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials.
Examine the appearance of each metallic and non-metallic materials in the locality.
Appreciate the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials.

In pairs, learners to list the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials.
In groups, learners to examine the appearance of each metallic and non-metallic materials in the locality.

What is the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   37-38.      Realia.

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Materials

Distinction between metallic and non-metallic materials

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

List the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials.
Examine the appearance of each metallic and non-metallic materials in the locality.
Appreciate the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials.

In pairs, learners to list the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials.
In groups, learners to examine the appearance of each metallic and non-metallic materials in the locality.

What is the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   37-38.      Realia.

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Materials

Physical properties of materials

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

Define the term physical properties.
Describe physical properties of common materials found in the locality.
Conduct an experiment to determine if the material feels smooth and rough.
Appreciate physical properties of materials.

Learners to define the term physical properties
In groups, learners to Describe physical properties of common materials found in the locality.
In groups, learners are guided to conduct an experiment to determine if the material feels smooth and rough

What is physical property?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   39. 

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Materials

Physical properties of materials

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

Define the term physical properties.
Describe physical properties of common materials found in the locality.
Conduct an experiment to determine if the material feels smooth and rough.
Appreciate physical properties of materials.

Learners to define the term physical properties
In groups, learners to Describe physical properties of common materials found in the locality.
In groups, learners are guided to conduct an experiment to determine if the material feels smooth and rough

What is physical property?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   39. 

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Materials

Physical properties of materials

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

Outline four physical properties of the common materials found in their locality.
Using a knife or nail, conduct an experiment to determine if the surface is hard or easy to scratch.
Enjoy conducting different experiments.

Learners are guided to outline four physical properties of the common materials found in their locality
In groups, learners to use a knife or nail, conduct an experiment to determine if the surface is hard or easy to scratch.

What are physical properties of different material? (stone, ball)

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   40.

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Materials

Careers related to materials in the locality

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

Identify the materials to make different items in learner

Learners to identify the materials to make different items in learner

Which careers are related to materials found in their locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   41-42.

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Materials

Careers related to materials in the locality

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

Identify the materials to make different items in learner

Learners to identify the materials to make different items in learner

Which careers are related to materials found in their locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   41-42.

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Materials

Importance of different materials found in the locality

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

Observe the items made from different materials in the locality.
Discuss the importance of different materials found in the locality.
Appreciate the importance of different materials found in the locality.

In groups, learners to observe the items made from different materials in the locality
In groups, learners to discuss the importance of different materials found in the locality

What is the importance of different materials found in the locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   43.        Chart.

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Materials

Importance of different materials found in the locality

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

Make a chart showing common materials in their locality.
Explain how the materials are used.
Play the crossword puzzle game.
Have fun and enjoy playing the game.

In groups, learners to explain how the materials are used
In groups, learners are guided to make a chart showing common materials in their locality.
In groups, learners are guided to play the crossword puzzle game.

Which types of materials are found in your locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   43.  Digital devices.     Crossword in learner`s book.

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Materials

Importance of different materials found in the locality

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

Make a chart showing common materials in their locality.
Explain how the materials are used.
Play the crossword puzzle game.
Have fun and enjoy playing the game.

In groups, learners to explain how the materials are used
In groups, learners are guided to make a chart showing common materials in their locality.
In groups, learners are guided to play the crossword puzzle game.

Which types of materials are found in your locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   43.  Digital devices.     Crossword in learner`s book.

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Materials

Types of metals

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

Explain the meaning of metal.
Take a walk around the school compound and pick pieces of metallic items such as jewelry, nails cans.
Have fun and enjoy excursion.

In pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of metal.
In groups, learners to take a walk around the school compound and pick pieces of metallic items such as jewelry, nails cans

What are metals?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   44.        Realia.

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Materials

Types of metals

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

Explain the meaning of metal.
Take a walk around the school compound and pick pieces of metallic items such as jewelry, nails cans.
Have fun and enjoy excursion.

In pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of metal.
In groups, learners to take a walk around the school compound and pick pieces of metallic items such as jewelry, nails cans

What are metals?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   44.        Realia.

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Materials

Types of metals

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

Arrange the metallic items collected into groups.
List the different types of metals found in their locality.
Discuss the different types of metallic items found in their locality.
Appreciate the metallic materials found in their locality.

In groups, learners to arrange the metallic items collected into groups
In groups, learners to list the different types of metals found in their locality.
In groups, learners to discuss the different types of metallic items found in their locality

Which type of metals are found in your locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   45-46.          Charts.

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Materials

Physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

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

Define ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Discuss the physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Appreciate the physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

In groups learners to define ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
In groups, learners to discuss the physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

What are ferrous metals? What are non-ferrous metals?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   47-48.      Realia.

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Materials

Physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

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

Define ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Discuss the physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Appreciate the physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

In groups learners to define ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
In groups, learners to discuss the physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

What are ferrous metals? What are non-ferrous metals?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   47-48.      Realia.

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Materials

Physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

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

Describe physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Conduct experiments of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Enjoy conducting various experiments.

In groups learners to describe physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
In groups, learners to conduct experiments of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, such as, using a magnet, heating a metallic item.

What are the physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   48-49.     Pictures.             Video clips.

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Materials

Uses of metals

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

Name the items made from iron, steel, aluminum and bronze.
Discuss the uses of metals in the locality.
Appreciate the uses of metals

In groups, learners to name the items made from iron, steel, aluminum and bronze
In groups, learners to discuss the uses of metals in the locality.

What are the uses of metals?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   50-51.

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Materials

Uses of metals

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

Name the items made from iron, steel, aluminum and bronze.
Discuss the uses of metals in the locality.
Appreciate the uses of metals

In groups, learners to name the items made from iron, steel, aluminum and bronze
In groups, learners to discuss the uses of metals in the locality.

What are the uses of metals?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   50-51.

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Materials

Careers related to the use of metals

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

Describe careers related to the use of metals
Recognize careers related to the use of metals.
Appreciate the careers related to the uses of metals.

In groups, learners to describe careers related to the use of metals.
In groups, learners to recognize careers related to the use of metals.

Which careers are related to the uses of metal?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   51-53.     Video clips.    Pictures.

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Materials

Careers related to the use of metals

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

Describe careers related to the use of metals
Recognize careers related to the use of metals.
Appreciate the careers related to the uses of metals.

In groups, learners to describe careers related to the use of metals.
In groups, learners to recognize careers related to the use of metals.

Which careers are related to the uses of metal?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   51-53.     Video clips.    Pictures.

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Materials

Importance of different metals

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

Explain the importance of different metals in the locality.
Discuss the importance of different material in the locality.
Write an essay about

In pairs, learners to explain the importance of different metals in the locality.
In groups, learners to discuss the importance of different material in the locality.
Individually, learners to write an essay about

What is the importance of different metals in the locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   53.        Digital devices. 

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Materials

Non-metallic materials

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

Walk around the school compound.
Collect pieces of non-metallic materials such as wood, glass, plastics.
Enjoy th excursion.

As a class, learners to walk around the school compound
As a class, learners to collect pieces of non-metallic materials such as wood, glass, plastics.

Which types of materials have you collected?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner. Book pg   54.

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Materials

Non-metallic materials

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

Walk around the school compound.
Collect pieces of non-metallic materials such as wood, glass, plastics.
Enjoy th excursion.

As a class, learners to walk around the school compound
As a class, learners to collect pieces of non-metallic materials such as wood, glass, plastics.

Which types of materials have you collected?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner. Book pg   54.

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Materials

Non-metallic materials

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

Discuss the meaning of natural non-metallic materials and synthetic materials.
Discuss the difference between synthetic and natural non-metallic materials.
Distinguish synthetic and natural non-metallic materials.
Recognize synthetic and natural non-metallic materials.

In groups, learners to discuss the meaning of natural non-metallic materials and synthetic materials.
In groups, learners to discuss the difference between synthetic and natural non-metallic materials.
In groups, learners distinguish synthetic and natural non-metallic materials

What is a non-metallic material?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   55  .        Table in the learner's book.

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Materials

Categorisation of non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural

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

Name the items made from synthetic materials and those made from natural non-metallic materials.
Discuss synthetic and natural non-metallic materials that they have come across at home and in the locality.
Categorise non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural.
Enjoy categorisation of non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural.

In pairs, learners to name the items made from synthetic materials and those made from natural non-metallic materials
In groups, learners are guided to discuss synthetic and natural non-metallic materials that they have come across at home and in the locality.
In groups, learners are guided to categorise non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural

How do you categorise non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner. Book pg  55 -57.     Video clip.

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Materials

Categorisation of non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural

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

Name the items made from synthetic materials and those made from natural non-metallic materials.
Discuss synthetic and natural non-metallic materials that they have come across at home and in the locality.
Categorise non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural.
Enjoy categorisation of non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural.

In pairs, learners to name the items made from synthetic materials and those made from natural non-metallic materials
In groups, learners are guided to discuss synthetic and natural non-metallic materials that they have come across at home and in the locality.
In groups, learners are guided to categorise non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural

How do you categorise non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner. Book pg  55 -57.     Video clip.

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Materials

Physical properties of non-metallic materials

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

Name the items they have collected to conduct the experiment.
Conduct the physical properties of non-metallic materials.
Have fun conducting the experiments.

In groups, learners are guided to name the items they have collected to conduct the experiment.
In groups, learners to conduct the physical properties of non-metallic materials.

What are the physical properties of non-metallic materials?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner`s Book pg  57 -58. 

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Materials

Physical properties of non-metallic materials

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

Name the items they have collected to conduct the experiment.
Conduct the physical properties of non-metallic materials.
Have fun conducting the experiments.

In groups, learners are guided to name the items they have collected to conduct the experiment.
In groups, learners to conduct the physical properties of non-metallic materials.

What are the physical properties of non-metallic materials?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner`s Book pg  57 -58. 

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Materials

Physical properties of non-metallic materials

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

Describe physical properties of non-metallic materials in the locality.
Discuss the physical properties of non-metallic materials in the locality.
Appreciate the physical properties of non-metallic materials in the locality.

Learners to describe physical properties of non-metallic materials in the locality.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the physical properties of non-metallic materials in the locality

What are the physical properties of non-metallic materials?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg  59 -60.      Digital devices.

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Materials

Uses of non-metallic materials

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

Identify the uses of non-metallic materials.
Name the five household items from non-metallic materials.
Practise how to make different household items from non-metallic materials.
Appreciate the uses of non-metallic materials.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the uses of non-metallic materials
In groups, learners are guided to name the five household items from non-metallic materials.
In groups, learners are guided to practise how to make different household items from non-metallic materials.

What are the uses of non-metallic materials

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   60-63.     Digital devices 

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Materials

Uses of non-metallic materials

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

Identify the uses of non-metallic materials.
Name the five household items from non-metallic materials.
Practise how to make different household items from non-metallic materials.
Appreciate the uses of non-metallic materials.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the uses of non-metallic materials
In groups, learners are guided to name the five household items from non-metallic materials.
In groups, learners are guided to practise how to make different household items from non-metallic materials.

What are the uses of non-metallic materials

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   60-63.     Digital devices 

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Materials

Career related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials

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

Take a visit to the workplaces and technical training institutions near them.
Identify the careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.
Have fun and enjoy the visit.

In groups, learners are guided to take a visit to the workplaces and technical training institutions near them.
In groups, learners are guided to identify the careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.

What have you learnt about the places you have visited?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   63-64.           Realia.

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Materials

Career related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials

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

Discuss the careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.
Recognise careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.
Appreciate the careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.

In groups, learners to discuss the careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.
As a class, learners to recognise careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials

Which careers are related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   64-65.    

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Tools and Production.

Measuring and Marking Out Tools.

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

Define the term Measuring Tools.
Identify the measuring tools used in a work environment.
Draw the measuring tools used in work environment.
Appreciate the different measuring tools used in the work environment.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:

use visual aids and realia to observe and identify the measuring tools.

draw the measuring tools in exercise books and charts.

display their drawings in class and peers to give feedback.

What are measuring tools? Which measuring tools do you know?

Teacher's Notes.
Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg
Pictures.
Measuring tools.

Oral questions. Observation. Peer and Self Assessment. Written test Assessment rubric.

Tools and Production.

Measuring and Marking Out Tools.

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

Define the term Measuring Tools.
Identify the measuring tools used in a work environment.
Draw the measuring tools used in work environment.
Appreciate the different measuring tools used in the work environment.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:

use visual aids and realia to observe and identify the measuring tools.

draw the measuring tools in exercise books and charts.

display their drawings in class and peers to give feedback.

What are measuring tools? Which measuring tools do you know?

Teacher's Notes.
Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg
Pictures.
Measuring tools.

Oral questions. Observation. Peer and Self Assessment. Written test Assessment rubric.

Tools and Production

Measuring and Marking Out Tools.

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

Identify the uses of the measuring tools in a work environment.
Discuss the uses of the measuring tools in a work environment.
Search the internet for clips on how measuring tools are used in the work environment.
Appreciate the uses of the measuring tools in a work environment.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:

observe pictures in learner's book and identify the uses of the measuring tools being used

outline the uses of the measuring tools used in the work environment.

discuss the uses of the measuring tools.

search the internet for clips on how measuring tools are used in a work environment.

What are the uses of the measuring tools used in a work environment?

Teacher's Notes.
Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg
Pictures.
Video clips.
Digital devices.

Oral questions. Oral discussions. Written tests. Assessment rubric. Checklists.

Tools and Production

Measuring and Marking Out Tools.

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

Identify the uses of the measuring tools in a work environment.
Discuss the uses of the measuring tools in a work environment.
Search the internet for clips on how measuring tools are used in the work environment.
Appreciate the uses of the measuring tools in a work environment.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:

observe pictures in learner's book and identify the uses of the measuring tools being used

outline the uses of the measuring tools used in the work environment.

discuss the uses of the measuring tools.

search the internet for clips on how measuring tools are used in a work environment.

What are the uses of the measuring tools used in a work environment?

Teacher's Notes.
Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg
Pictures.
Video clips.
Digital devices.

Oral questions. Oral discussions. Written tests. Assessment rubric. Checklists.