Living Things and Their Environment

Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system

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

- Explain what dental hygiene means
- Describe proper ways of brushing teeth and tongue
- Show interest in maintaining dental hygiene

- Learners listen to a resource person talk about dental and oral hygiene
- Learners discuss the meaning of dental hygiene
- Learners discuss and demonstrate the correct way of brushing teeth and tongue
- Learners discuss when to brush teeth and why it is important

How do we maintain dental hygiene?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 47
Pictures showing steps of brushing teeth
Resource person
Print materials
Digital devices

Observation Practical assessment Oral questions

Living Things and Their Environment

Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system

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

- Develop a plan for maintaining dental hygiene
- Identify locally available items for maintaining oral health
- Value the importance of dental hygiene

- Learners prepare a plan for maintaining dental hygiene
- Learners discuss locally available items that can be used to maintain oral health
- Learners mount their dental hygiene plans on walls where they can see and read them often
- Learners practice the healthy habits included in their plans

Why is dental hygiene important?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 48
Materials for creating dental hygiene plans
Print materials
Digital devices

Plan assessment Observation Oral questions

Living Things and Their Environment

Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system

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

- Explain the meaning of deworming
- Describe why deworming is important
- Show interest in regular deworming

- Learners discuss a notification form about a school deworming program
- Learners search for information on the meaning and importance of deworming
- Learners share experiences on deworming
- Learners discuss a plan for deworming regularly

Why is deworming important?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 49
Sample notification form on school deworming program
Print materials
Digital devices

Observation Oral questions Written assignments

Living Things and Their Environment

Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system

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

- Explain how worms affect the digestive system
- Describe how to prevent worm infections
- Appreciate the importance of deworming

- Learners discuss intestinal worm infections
- Learners discuss how worms are transmitted
- Learners explain how worms affect the digestive system
- Learners describe ways to prevent the spread of worms

How can we prevent worm infections?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 50
Print materials
Digital devices
Charts on deworming
KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 51
Pictures of different foods

Observation Oral questions Group discussion assessment

Living Things and Their Environment

Human Digestive System - Healthy digestive system

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

- Identify eating habits that maintain a healthy digestive system
- Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy eating habits
- Develop positive eating habits

- Learners discuss eating habits that help to maintain a healthy digestive system
- Learners identify eating habits that are not healthy for the digestive system
- Learners complete a table identifying eating habits as healthy or unhealthy
- Learners share their findings with peers

Which eating habits are healthy for our digestive system?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 52
Pictures of different foods
Print materials
Digital devices

Observation Oral questions Written assignments

Living Things and Their Environment

Human Digestive System - Symptoms of unhealthy digestive system

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

- Identify symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system
- List symptoms in a notebook
- Show awareness of digestive system health

- Learners search for information on symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system
- Learners list symptoms in their notebooks
- Learners discuss among group members the symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system
- Learners share experiences on symptoms they may have suffered in the past

What are the symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 54
Pictures illustrating symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system
Print materials
Digital devices

Observation Oral questions Written assignments

Living Things and Their Environment

Human Digestive System - Symptoms of unhealthy digestive system

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

- Describe symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system
- Explain what causes these symptoms
- Recognize when to seek medical attention

- Learners study pictures illustrating symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system
- Learners discuss what each symptom means
- Learners describe each symptom and possible causes
- Learners discuss when to seek medical attention for digestive system problems

How can we recognize an unhealthy digestive system?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 55
Pictures illustrating symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system
Print materials
Digital devices

Observation Oral questions Group discussion assessment

Living Things and Their Environment

Human Digestive System - Developing a plan for maintaining a healthy digestive system

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

- Develop a plan for maintaining a healthy digestive system
- Identify habits to include in the plan
- Value the importance of a healthy digestive system

- Learners study a sample plan for maintaining a healthy digestive system
- Learners identify habits to practice for a healthy digestive system
- Learners develop their own plans for maintaining a healthy digestive system
- Learners share their plans with peers and family members

How can we maintain a healthy digestive system?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 56
Sample plan for maintaining a healthy digestive system
Materials for creating plans
Digital devices

Plan assessment Observation Oral questions

Living Things and Their Environment

Human Digestive System - Developing a plan for maintaining a healthy digestive system

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

- Copy and customize a digestive health plan
- Add personal items to the plan
- Demonstrate commitment to maintaining digestive health

- Learners copy a sample plan for maintaining a healthy digestive system
- Learners add other items to the checklist based on their personal needs
- Learners display their plans on walls where family members can see and read them
- Learners take pictures of their plans and share them with peers

What should be included in a digestive health plan?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 56
Materials for creating digestive health plans
Digital devices with cameras
Scrap books

Plan assessment Observation Oral presentation

Living Things and Their Environment

Human Digestive System - Assessment

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

- Answer questions on the human digestive system
- Demonstrate knowledge of digestive system health
- Appreciate the importance of digestive health

- Learners answer questions about the parts of the digestive system
- Learners explain terms related to the digestive system
- Learners list symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system
- Learners list habits that help keep the digestive system healthy

How well do I understand the human digestive system?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 57
Assessment worksheets
Digital devices
Print materials

Written assessment Oral questions Self-assessment

Living Things and Their Environment
Matter

Human Digestive System - Self-assessment
Properties of matter - Meaning of matter

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

- Evaluate personal progress in learning about the human digestive system
- Identify areas needing revision
- Show commitment to improving knowledge

- Learners complete a self-assessment checklist on their progress
- Learners identify areas where they are confident and areas needing revision
- Learners discuss their progress with teachers, parents or guardians
- Learners set goals for improving their knowledge

How well am I progressing in my learning?

KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 58
Self-assessment checklists
Digital devices
Print materials
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 59
- Digital devices
- Pen, notebook, sheet of paper
- Immediate environment

Self-assessment Observation Teacher assessment

Matter

Properties of matter - States of matter
Properties of matter - Properties of solids
Properties of matter - Definite volume of solids

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

- Identify the three states of matter
- Group objects in the environment into the three states of matter
- Show interest in exploring different states of matter

- Touch and feel the objects around them including water
- Identify the objects and discuss how different objects feel
- Group the objects around them into categories: hard objects that cannot be pressed, visible but not hard objects that can flow, things not visible but can be felt
- Find out the meaning of the term matter

What are the three states of matter?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 60
- Various objects in the immediate environment
- Pen and notebook
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 61
- Various solid objects (stones, books, soil, pebbles)
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 62
- Two containers of the same size
- Soil/sand/pebbles
- Stone

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Properties of matter - Mass of solids
Properties of matter - Measuring mass of solids

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

- Identify solids that are heavy and light
- Determine the mass of solids
- Value the importance of mass in daily life

- Collect stones of different sizes, plastics, blocks of wood, ball bearings, glass, iron nails
- Lift each item and determine which are heavy and which are light
- Compare heaviness of different objects
- Group materials based on their apparent size and heaviness
- Record observations in a table

How do we determine if a solid is heavy or light?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 63
- Various solid objects
- Spring balance (if available)
- Thread or string
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 64
- Spring balance
- Thread or string
- Various solids (stones, wood, plastics, bean seeds, books, nails, metal rods)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Properties of matter - Comparing mass of solids
Properties of matter - Properties of liquids

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

- Make a simple beam balance
- Compare the masses of various solids
- Show interest in comparing the masses of different solids

- Collect different solids from the local environment
- Make a simple beam balance
- Use the beam balance to compare the masses of various collected solids
- Identify which solids are heavy and which are light
- Record observations in a table

How can we compare the masses of different solids?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 65
- Materials for making a beam balance
- Various solid objects of different masses
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 66
- Water
- Transparent containers of different shapes
- Measuring containers

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Matter

Properties of matter - Definite volume of liquids

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

- Demonstrate that liquids have a definite volume
- Explain why liquids maintain their volume
- Show interest in investigating properties of liquids

- Collect water and three measuring containers of different sizes and shapes
- Put some water in one of the containers and record the level
- Pour the same water into the other two containers, one at a time
- Record the level of water in each container
- Observe if the volume changes depending on the container shape

Do liquids have a definite volume?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 67
- Water
- Measuring containers of different shapes and sizes

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Matter

Properties of matter - Mass of liquids
Properties of matter - Properties of gases

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

- Demonstrate that liquids have mass
- Compare the mass of liquids with empty containers
- Value the importance of mass in liquids

- Have two similar jerricans or big water bottles of the same size and material
- Fill one with water and leave the other empty
- Lift the empty bottle and note if it's heavy or light
- Lift the bottle filled with water and note if it's heavy or light
- Determine which bottle is easier to lift
- Explain observations

Do liquids have mass?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 68
- Two similar water bottles or jerricans
- Water
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 69
- Balloons of different sizes

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

Matter

Properties of matter - Mass of gases

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

- Demonstrate that gases have mass
- Compare the mass of inflated and deflated objects
- Show interest in investigating properties of gases

- Collect two similar balls or balloons (both inflated)
- Get a pin, needle, thorn, or toothpick for deflating
- Use a beam balance to compare masses of two inflated balls/balloons
- Deflate one ball/balloon
- Compare their masses on the beam balance again
- Record observations

Do gases have mass?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 70
- Two similar balls or balloons
- Pin, needle, thorn, or toothpick
- Beam balance

- Observation - Practical assessment - Written work

Matter

Properties of matter - Volume of gases

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

- Demonstrate that gases occupy space
- Explain why water doesn't enter an inverted glass
- Value the importance of air in daily life

- Use glue to fix a piece of cloth/tissue paper on the inner bottom of a glass
- Turn the glass upside down and push it gently into water
- Remove the glass gently while holding it upside down
- Check if the piece of cloth/tissue paper gets wet
- Explain observations

How can we demonstrate that air occupies space?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 71
- Glass
- Piece of cloth or tissue paper
- Basin with water
- Glue

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Matter

Properties of matter - Importance of different states of matter

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

- Explain the importance of different states of matter in daily life
- Give examples of how each state of matter is used
- Appreciate the use of different states of matter in daily life

- Discuss how solids are used in daily life (buildings, utensils, books)
- Discuss how liquids are used (fuel, drinking, cooking, cleaning)
- Discuss how gases are used (cooking gas, air for inflating)
- Search for information on uses of different states of matter
- Share findings

Why are the different states of matter important in our daily lives?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 75
- Digital devices (if available)
- Textbooks
- Charts showing uses of different states of matter

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Meaning of solid waste

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

- Explain the meaning of solid waste
- Identify different types of solid waste
- Develop interest in proper management of solid waste

- Read the story about schools holding sports events
- Discuss the meaning of solid waste
- Identify types of solid waste likely generated during sports events
- Discuss what would happen if waste is dumped carelessly
- Share findings

What is solid waste?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 77
- Pen and notebook
- Immediate environment

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Types of solid waste in the environment

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

- Identify types of solid waste found at home and in school
- List examples of solid waste in various environments
- Appreciate the need to manage solid waste properly

- Identify and discuss types of solid waste likely to be found at home and in school
- List examples of solid waste
- Record findings in a table showing solid waste found at home and in school
- Share findings in a class presentation

What types of solid waste are found in our environment?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 78
- Pen and notebook
- Immediate environment

- Observation - Group work assessment - Written work

Matter

Management of solid waste - Decomposable waste

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

- Identify decomposable solid waste
- Explain what happens to decomposable waste over time
- Show interest in management of decomposable waste

- Study pictures of decomposable solid waste
- Discuss what is shown and how it affects the environment
- Discuss what happens when banana peels or food leftovers are left in a covered container for a week
- Explain the process of decomposition
- Record observations

What happens to decomposable waste over time?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 79
- Pictures of decomposable waste
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Non-decomposable waste

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

- Identify non-decomposable solid waste
- Explain what happens to non-decomposable waste over time
- Value proper management of non-decomposable waste

- Study pictures of non-decomposable solid waste
- Discuss what is shown and how it affects the environment
- Discuss what happens if polythene bags, wires, broken glasses, and plastics are left in a covered container for a month
- Record answers in notebook

What happens to non-decomposable waste over time?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 80
- Pictures of non-decomposable waste
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Oral questions - Group work assessment

Matter

Management of solid waste - Sorting solid waste
Management of solid waste - Dangers of solid waste

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

- Sort solid waste into decomposable and non-decomposable waste
- Place sorted waste in appropriate dustbins
- Appreciate the importance of sorting waste

- Identify and collect solid waste in the school compound with teacher guidance
- Observe safety measures during collection activities
- Sort the solid waste into decomposable and non-decomposable waste
- Put them in two separate dustbins
- List examples of decomposable and non-decomposable waste

Why is it important to sort solid waste?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 81
- Two separate dustbins for decomposable and non-decomposable waste
- Protective gear (gloves)
- Solid waste from school compound
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 82
- Pictures showing environmental pollution
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Matter

Management of solid waste - Methods of managing solid waste

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

- Explain what is done with solid waste at home
- Define waste management
- Appreciate the importance of waste management

- Discuss what is done with solid waste at home
- Find out the meaning of waste management
- Discuss how various types of solid waste should be managed
- Share ideas with classmates, family, and community members

What are different ways of managing solid waste?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 83
- Pen and notebook
- Textbooks
- Digital media (if available)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - The 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)

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

- Explain the meaning of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
- Identify ways of applying the 3Rs in waste management
- Value the importance of the 3Rs in waste management

- Brainstorm on the meaning of reduce, reuse, and recycle
- Study pictures showing methods of managing solid waste
- Come up with ideas of managing various types of solid waste based on the 3Rs
- Create a wheel of ideas for managing solid waste
- Share ideas with peers, family, and community members

How can we apply the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in managing solid waste?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 84
- Pictures showing methods of waste management
- Pen and notebook
- Textbooks
- Digital media (if available)

- Observation - Group work assessment - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Managing waste in classroom

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

- Identify different types of solid waste found in the classroom
- Apply methods of waste management in the classroom
- Show responsibility in managing classroom waste

- Collect different types of solid waste found in the classroom
- Sort the waste into separate bins (decomposable and non-decomposable)
- Suggest ways to manage waste by reducing
- Identify waste that could be reused or recycled
- Record findings in a table
- Share findings with other learners

How can we manage waste in our classroom?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 86
- Separate bins for decomposable and non-decomposable waste
- Protective gloves and masks
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Matter

Management of solid waste - Managing waste in school

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

- Identify and collect types of solid waste found in the school
- Apply the 3Rs in managing school waste
- Value proper waste management in the school environment

- Identify and collect types of solid waste found in the school
- Discuss how various types of waste can be managed by reducing, reusing, and recycling
- Record findings and share with classmates
- Observe safety measures during waste collection

How can we apply the 3Rs in managing waste in our school?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 87
- Protective gloves and masks
- Collection bins
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Matter

Management of solid waste - Managing waste at home

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

- Identify types of solid waste found in homes
- Apply the 3Rs in managing home waste
- Appreciate responsible waste management at home

- Discuss types of solid waste found in homes
- Discuss how various types can be managed by reducing, reusing, and recycling
- Discuss specific management for plastic/glass bottles, kitchen waste, vegetable waste, animal waste, and faulty electronics
- Record findings and share in a presentation

How can we manage different types of waste at home?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 88
- Pen and notebook
- Pictures showing waste management at home

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Managing waste in public functions

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

- Identify types of solid waste produced in public functions
- Apply the 3Rs in managing waste from public functions
- Value responsible waste management at public events

- Identify and discuss various types of solid waste likely to be produced in public functions
- Categorize waste into decomposable and non-decomposable
- Discuss management of plastic bottles, food remains, glass bottles, broken bottles
- Discuss how event planners can help manage waste
- Discuss application of 3Rs in waste management

How can we manage waste generated at public functions?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 89
- Pen and notebook
- Pictures of public events

- Observation - Oral questions - Group work assessment

Matter

Management of solid waste - Safety measures

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

- Identify safety measures when handling solid waste
- Explain the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Show responsibility in observing safety measures

- Study pictures showing items used to handle various types of solid waste
- Identify safety measures when handling any type of solid waste
- Find out the meaning of PPE
- Discuss types of protective clothing and equipment used
- Record and share findings with classmates

What safety measures should we observe when handling solid waste?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 90
- Pictures showing safety measures
- Personal Protective Equipment (if available)
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Management of solid waste - Project planning
Management of solid waste - Making a waste bin

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

- Identify steps for making items from waste
- Plan a project using waste materials
- Show creativity in planning a project

- Discuss steps for making items from waste materials
- Identify locally available materials for projects
- Plan for making a waste bin, toys, or ornaments
- Record project plans

How do we plan a project using waste materials?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 91
- Pictures showing steps for projects
- Pen and notebook
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 92
- Locally available materials (cardboard, plastic bottles, sheets of newspaper, carton boxes)
- Tools for cutting and joining materials

- Observation - Planning assessment - Group work evaluation

Matter

Management of solid waste - Making toys or ornaments

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

- Make toys or ornaments using waste materials
- Apply creativity in designing toys or ornaments
- Value the importance of recycling waste materials

- Study pictures showing toys made from locally available materials
- Study pictures showing how to make simple bracelets from plastic straws
- Make toys or ornaments using waste materials
- Display completed items
- Share the creative process with classmates

How can we make toys or ornaments from waste materials?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 93
- Waste materials suitable for making toys or ornaments
- Tools for cutting and joining materials

- Observation - Product assessment - Project evaluation

Matter

Water conservation - Meaning of water conservation

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

- Explain the meaning of water conservation
- Identify the need for water conservation
- Appreciate the importance of water conservation

- Study pictures related to water conservation
- Brainstorm on the meaning of water conservation
- Discuss why we should use water wisely
- Record and share findings

What is the meaning of water conservation?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 95
- Pictures showing water conservation
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Water wastage

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

- Identify ways in which water is wasted
- Distinguish between proper and improper water use
- Show concern for water wastage

- Study pictures showing water use
- Discuss whether water is being used properly in each picture
- Record findings and share with classmates
- Discuss consequences of water wastage

How is water wasted in our daily activities?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 96
- Pictures showing water use
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Oral questions - Group work assessment

Matter

Water conservation - Water wastage in school

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

- Identify ways in which water is wasted in school
- Explain consequences of water wastage in school
- Value responsible water use in school

- Study pictures showing water use in school
- Discuss whether water is being used well
- Brainstorm on consequences of not turning off taps
- Discuss appropriate use of sprinklers
- Suggest what to do when encountering damaged pipes
- Share findings with classmates

How is water wasted in our school?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 97
- Pictures showing water use in school
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Water wastage at home

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

- Identify ways in which water is wasted at home
- Explain consequences of water wastage at home
- Show responsibility in proper water use at home

- Discuss ways in which water is wasted at home
- Identify activities that lead to water wastage
- Discuss the dangers of leaving taps running
- Discuss consequences of wet floors
- Share findings with classmates

How is water wasted in our homes?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 98
- Pictures showing water use at home
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Ways of using water wisely

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

- Identify ways of using water wisely
- Distinguish between wise and unwise water use
- Value proper water use practices

- Identify and discuss ways to use water wisely at home and school
- Complete a table showing whether different water uses are wise or wasteful
- Record and share findings with classmates

How can we use water wisely?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 99
- Chart showing different ways of using water
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Methods of conserving water (3Rs)

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

- Explain the meaning of reducing, reusing, and recycling water
- Identify ways of applying 3Rs in water conservation
- Show interest in water conservation using 3Rs

- Discuss the meaning of reducing, reusing, and recycling in water conservation
- Study pictures showing water conservation methods
- Answer questions about applying 3Rs to water conservation
- Complete a table categorizing conservation methods

How can we apply the 3Rs in water conservation?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 100
- Pictures showing water conservation methods
- Pen and notebook
- Print and digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Reducing water usage
Water conservation - Reusing water

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

- Identify ways of reducing water usage
- Apply water-reducing techniques in daily activities
- Value water-saving practices

- Discuss ways of conserving water by reducing usage
- Explore examples: using glass/cup when brushing teeth, closing taps during soaping, using buckets instead of showers
- Discuss other methods of reducing water usage
- Record and share findings

How can we reduce water usage in our daily activities?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 101
- Pictures showing ways to reduce water usage
- Pen and notebook
- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 102
- Pictures showing ways to reuse water

- Observation - Oral questions - Group work assessment

Matter

Water conservation - Recycling water

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

- Explain the concept of recycling water
- Identify ways of recycling water
- Value the importance of recycling water

- Discuss the concept of recycling water
- Explore examples: treating used water to remove impurities before reuse
- Discuss how industries recycle water
- Record and share findings with classmates

How is water recycled for reuse?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 103
- Pictures showing water recycling processes
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Importance of water conservation

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

- Explain the importance of water conservation
- Identify the benefits of conserving water
- Appreciate the value of water conservation

- Read a story about two villages during drought
- Discuss why water conservation is important
- Identify benefits of water conservation mentioned in the story
- Explore problems faced by villages that didn't conserve water
- Suggest solutions to water conservation problems

Why is it important to conserve water?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 104
- Story about water conservation
- Pictures of water storage facilities
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Matter

Water conservation - Responsible water use

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

- Practice responsible water use
- Keep a record of water conservation practices
- Value responsible water use habits

- Keep a journal of ways in which they practice responsible water use
- Record observations at the end of every week
- Share experiences with other learners
- Exchange ideas on responsible water use habits
- Share ideas with family and community

How can we practice responsible water use in our daily lives?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 105
- Journal for recording observations
- Pen and notebook

- Observation - Journal assessment - Self-evaluation

Matter

Water conservation - Creating water conservation posters

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

- Create posters on water conservation
- Explain the importance of water conservation through posters
- Show creativity in designing water conservation posters

- Study sample posters on water conservation
- Prepare posters to sensitize community members on water conservation
- Include key messages on water conservation
- Display posters and share messages with others

How can we use posters to promote water conservation?

- KLB Science and Technology Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 106
- Cardboard paper, sheets of paper
- Masking tape, glue
- Digital devices (if available)
- Coloring materials

- Observation - Product assessment - Creativity evaluation