Social Environment

Our Living Environment - Materials used as bedding

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

- Identify locally available materials used as beddings
- Carry out hygiene practices in sleeping areas for a healthy environment

- Learners to share ideas on different materials used as beddings at home
- In groups, learners to discuss various materials used as beddings
- Learners to draw and colour one material they use as bedding at home

What materials do we use as bedding at home?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 1
- Real bedding materials
- Pictures/charts of different bedding materials

- Oral questions - Observation - Written exercise

Social Environment

Our Living Environment - Materials used as bedding
Our Living Environment - Keeping our sleeping areas clean
Our Living Environment - Keeping our sleeping areas clean

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

- Identify locally available materials used as beddings
- Appreciate the importance of proper bedding materials

- Learners to manipulate digital devices to watch video clips showing things used as bedding
- Discuss findings in class
- Share experiences about bedding materials used at home

How do different bedding materials affect our comfort?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 2
- Digital devices
- Video clips of bedding materials
- Samples of bedding materials
- Posters of bedding materials
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 3
- Brooms
- Mops
- Cleaning materials
- Bedding materials
- Cleaning materials
- Charts on cleaning schedules

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawings

Social Environment

Our Living Environment - Keeping clean after bedwetting

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

- Carry out hygiene practices in sleeping areas for a healthy environment
- Advocate for the importance of observing hygiene in sleeping places

- Learners to discuss causes of bedwetting
- Learners to mention hygiene practices to observe during bedwetting
- Learners to role play care for beddings

What should we do when bedwetting occurs?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 4
- Pictures of bedwetting scenarios
- Cleaning materials
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 6
- Digital devices
- Videos on bedwetting management
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 7
- Mackintosh
- Pictures of protective bedding materials
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 8
- Charts showing bedwetting prevention tips
- Maze activity sheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercise

Social Environment

Our Living Environment - Project: Making bedding hygiene posters

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

- Advocate for the importance of observing hygiene in sleeping places
- Carry out hygiene practices in sleeping areas for a healthy environment

- Learners to make posters showing why it is important to ensure sleeping places are clean
- Learners to display posters in class
- Learners to discuss posters created by classmates

How can we educate others about keeping sleeping areas clean?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 9
- Manila paper
- Markers/crayons
- Scissors
- Glue
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 10
- Completed posters
- Presentation materials

- Observation - Peer assessment - Project work evaluation

Social Environment

Family Needs - How we show our feelings

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

- Describe how people express feelings in real life
- Label emotions expressed by self and others
- Appreciate the importance of expressing emotions appropriately

- Learners to discuss about emotions experienced by self and others
- Learners to identify different feelings shown in pictures
- Learners to discuss what makes them happy, sad, angry, or fearful

How do our faces show different emotions?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 12
- Pictures showing different emotions
- Digital devices with video clips
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 13
- Digital devices
- Coloring materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing activities

Social Environment

Family Needs - How we show our feelings
Family Needs - Labelling emotions shown by us and others

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

- Describe how people express feelings in real life
- Label emotions expressed by self and others
- Appreciate the importance of expressing emotions appropriately

- Learners to identify situations that trigger different emotions
- Learners to discuss appropriate ways of expressing emotions
- Learners to role play different emotional scenarios

What situations make us feel happy, sad, angry, or fearful?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 14
- Picture cards showing different emotional situations
- Role play materials
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 16
- Flash cards with emotions
- Pictures showing different emotions
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Social Environment

Family Needs - Labelling emotions shown by us and others
Family Needs - Ways in which emotional needs are met

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

- Label emotions expressed by self and others
- Describe how people express feelings in real life
- Appreciate the importance of emotions in character formation

- Learners to design posters showing different emotions
- Learners to match facial expressions with corresponding emotions
- Learners to discuss how to recognize others' emotions

Why is it important to recognize others' emotions?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 17
- Poster making materials
- Emotion flash cards
- Pictures showing emotional expressions
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 18
- Pictures showing people meeting emotional needs
- Role play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Social Environment

Family Needs - Ways in which emotional needs are met

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

- Describe ways in which emotional needs are met in real life situation
- Appreciate the importance of meeting emotional needs in character formation

- Learners to identify ways of showing care to others
- Learners to discuss the importance of listening to others
- Learners to identify ways of praising others for good work

How does praise affect our emotional well-being?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 19
- Pictures showing people praising others
- Charts showing ways to meet emotional needs
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 20
- Role play materials
- Story books about emotions
- Poster making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercise

Social Environment

Family Needs - Ways in which emotional needs are met
Food in Our Environment - Common food items in the environment

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

- Describe ways in which emotional needs are met in real life situation
- Label emotions expressed by self and others
- Appreciate the importance of meeting emotional needs in character formation

- Learners to identify emotional support needed in different situations
- Learners to discuss ways of helping friends in emotional distress
- Learners to create action plans for supporting others emotionally

What can we do to support someone who is sad?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 21
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Scenario cards
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 23
- Pictures of various food items
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Action plan assessment

Social Environment

Food in Our Environment - Common food items in the environment
Food in Our Environment - Placing food items into three groups

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

- Identify common food items found in the immediate environment
- Embrace good eating habits to promote good health

- Learners to identify food items common in their locality
- Learners to discuss the sources of different food items
- Learners to draw and color local food items

Where do the foods we eat come from?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 23
- Pictures of food sources
- Real food items
- Drawing materials
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 24
- Pictures/real food items
- Charts showing food groups

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Food in Our Environment - Placing food items into three groups
Food in Our Environment - Proper behavior during meals

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

- Classify food items into three food groups
- Embrace good eating habits to promote good health

- Learners to use digital devices or print media to search for information on various food groups
- Learners to group food items into the three food groups
- Learners to create a food group chart using magazine cuttings

Why should we eat from all three food groups?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 28
- Digital devices
- Magazines/newspapers with food pictures
- Manila paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 31
- Pictures showing good and bad table manners
- Video clips

- Observation - Peer assessment - Project assessment

Social Environment

Food in Our Environment - Proper behavior during meals
Food in Our Environment - Problems of eating too much food or too little food

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

- Observe table manners during meals
- Embrace good eating habits to promote good health

- Learners to create a table of good and bad table manners
- Learners to role play specific scenarios demonstrating proper meal behavior
- Learners to discuss the importance of clearing the table after eating

Why are good table manners important?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 32
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Role play materials
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 33
- Pictures showing effects of eating too much or too little food
- Health charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Social Environment

Food in Our Environment - Problems of eating too much food or too little food
Our Community - What is a community?

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

- Classify food items into three food groups
- Observe table manners during meals
- Embrace good eating habits to promote good health

- Learners to discuss the concept of balanced diet
- Learners to identify health problems associated with poor eating habits
- Learners to create posters promoting healthy eating habits

How can we maintain healthy eating habits?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 35
- Health charts
- Poster making materials
- Pictures showing balanced meals
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 38
- Pictures of community elements
- Charts showing community structure

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Social Environment

Our Community - What is a community?
Our Community - Keeping safe in the community

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

- Identify ways of keeping safe in the community
- Acknowledge the importance of keeping safe in the community

- Learners to identify different types of communities
- Learners to discuss the importance of living harmoniously in a community
- Learners to draw pictures of their community

How do people in a community help each other?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 38
- Pictures of different communities
- Drawing materials
- Community charts
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 39
- Pictures showing safety measures
- Charts on community safety

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Our Community - Keeping safe in the community

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

- Identify ways of keeping safe in the community
- Acknowledge the importance of keeping safe in the community

- Learners to discuss how to deal with strangers
- Learners to role play appropriate responses to strangers
- Learners to listen to a recorded story on safety tips

How should we respond to strangers?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 42
- Audio recordings
- Pictures showing stranger danger
- Role play materials
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 43
- Poster making materials
- List of emergency contacts
- Safety charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Social Environment

Our Community - Safe and unsafe places in the community

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

- Classify places in the community as safe and unsafe
- Acknowledge the importance of keeping safe in the community

- Learners to identify safe places in the community
- Learners to identify unsafe places in the community
- Learners to group places into safe and unsafe categories

Which places in our community are safe or unsafe?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 46
- Pictures of safe and unsafe places
- Flash cards with names of places
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 49
- Pictures showing dangerous behaviors
- Role play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Sorting activity assessment

Social Environment

Our Community - Basic road signs for personal safety

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

- Apply basic road signs for personal safety
- Identify ways of keeping safe in the community
- Acknowledge the importance of keeping safe in the community

- Learners to identify basic road signs
- Learners to discuss the meaning and importance of road signs
- Learners to draw and color road signs

What do different road signs mean?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 51
- Pictures of road signs
- Road safety charts
- Drawing materials
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 53
- Pictures showing road crossing steps
- Role play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

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

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

- Identify various unfavourable weather conditions in the environment
- Describe characteristics of unfavourable weather conditions
- Show interest in learning about unfavourable weather conditions

- Share experiences on unfavourable weather conditions they have witnessed in their community
- Use digital devices or print media to search for more information on unfavourable weather conditions
- Discuss what happens during unfavourable weather conditions in the environment
- Identify different types of unfavourable weather conditions (thick fog, strong winds, heavy rainfall, drought, extreme heat, extreme cold, snow)

How can unfavourable weather conditions affect our daily activities?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 67
- Digital resources
- Pictures of unfavourable weather conditions
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 70
- Pictures or videos showing effects of unfavourable weather
- Digital resources
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 71
- Pictures showing environmental damage from unfavourable weather
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 73
- Pictures showing safety measures
- Safety equipment (raincoats, umbrellas, sunscreen, etc.)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural Environment

Weather - Responding to unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Explain how to respond to various unfavourable weather conditions
- Create a personal safety plan for unfavourable weather
- Value the importance of weather safety

- Listen to a story about appropriate responses to unfavourable weather conditions
- Create a table showing safety measures for different types of unfavourable weather
- Discuss with peers about how to keep safe during specific unfavourable weather conditions
- Draw and color pictures showing safety during unfavourable weather

What safety measures can you take during extreme cold weather?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 74
- Stories about weather safety
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 75
- Weather safety matching cards
- Song lyrics about weather safety
- Pictures showing drought conditions
- Drawing materials for posters
- Pictures showing strong winds and safety measures

- Observation - Written assignments - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Consolidation
Soil - Features of different types of soil

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

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

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

How would you prepare for unfavourable weather in your community?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 76
- Quiz materials
- Writing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 79
- Different soil samples
- Display charts
- Soap and water for washing hands

- Written assessment - Oral presentation - Peer assessment

Natural Environment

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

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

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

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

What makes soils different from each other?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Basic activities for taking care of soil
Soil - Adding manure

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

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

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

How can we care for soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 83
- Pictures showing soil conservation activities
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 84
- Pictures showing manuring
- Resource person
- Examples of organic materials for making manure

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Adding mulch
Soil - Planting trees

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

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

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

Why is mulching important for soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 85
- Pictures showing mulching
- Examples of mulching materials
- Role play materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 86
- Pictures showing soil with and without trees
- Pictures showing tree planting process

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

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

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

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

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

How do we properly plant a tree?

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

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Sources of heat

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

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

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

What are the different sources of heat in our environment?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 93
- Pictures of heat sources
- School kitchen
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 94
- Digital resources
- Materials for collage

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Uses of heat

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

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

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

How do we use heat in our daily lives?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 95
- Pictures showing uses of heat
- Writing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 96
- Mind map materials
- Drawing materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Natural Environment

Heat - Safety when dealing with heat
Heat - Conserving heat

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

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

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

How can heat sources be dangerous?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Conserving heat
Heat - Safety around heat sources

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

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

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

Why is it important to conserve heat energy?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 99
- Role play props
- Digital resources
- Poem about heat conservation
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 97
- First aid information
- Poster materials

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral questions

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Sources and uses of water
Water - Water contamination

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

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

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

Why is water important in our daily lives?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 103
- Pictures showing sources and uses of water
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 105
- Pictures showing water contamination
- Digital resources
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water contamination
Water - Making water clean

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

- Identify ways water gets contaminated by animal activities
- Explain how animal waste contaminates water
- Value the importance of keeping water sources clean

- Observe pictures showing how animals contaminate water
- Discuss ways in which animals make water dirty
- Create posters about preventing water contamination
- Use digital resources to learn more about animal contamination of water

How do animals make water dirty?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 106
- Pictures showing animal contamination of water
- Digital resources
- Poster making materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 108
- Clear empty containers
- String or rubber bands
- Pieces of cloth
- Dirty water samples

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water clean

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

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

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

How does a water filter work?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 109
- Big plastic bottles
- Cotton wool
- Charcoal
- Coarse and fine sand
- Small stones
- Dirty water samples
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 110
- Sieves or pieces of mosquito net
- Clear containers
- Dirty water samples
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water safe for drinking
Water - Using water well

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

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

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

Why should we drink safe water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 111
- Cooking pot
- Water
- Heat source
- Clean container for boiled water
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 112
- Pictures showing water conservation
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water conservation
Water - Water conservation in the community

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

- Identify additional ways to conserve water
- Create posters promoting water conservation
- Value water as an important resource

- Discuss more ways to conserve water at home and school
- Create posters showing ways to use water well
- Present their posters to the class
- Role play water conservation practices

Why should we conserve water?

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

- Observation - Poster assessment - Oral presentation

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water pollution prevention
Plants - Safety when handling plants

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

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

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

How can we prevent water pollution?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 105-107
- Campaign materials
- Role play props
- Writing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 116
- Pictures of harmful plants
- Digital resources

- Observation - Campaign assessment - Oral presentation

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Safety when handling plants

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

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

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

What should we wear when handling plants?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Plant classification
Plants - Edible and non-edible plants

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

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

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

What plants grow in our school environment?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 122
- Digital devices for photographs
- Containers for plant collection
- Protective equipment
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 123
- Pictures of various plants
- Drawing materials
- Chart paper

- Observation - Oral questions - Nature walk assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Edible and non-edible plants
Plants - Kitchen garden

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

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

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

Why should we know which plants are edible?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 123
- Plant chart materials
- Matching exercise materials
- Role play props
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 124
- Pictures of kitchen gardens
- Pictures of vegetables
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Chart assessment - Matching assessment

Resources in Our Environment

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

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

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

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

What types of kitchen gardens exist?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Making a kitchen garden
Plants - Kitchen garden project

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

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

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

How do we make a kitchen garden?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 127
- Pictures showing kitchen garden creation
- Planning materials
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 128
- Materials for kitchen garden
- Seeds or seedlings
- Gardening tools
- Water

- Observation - Oral questions - Plan assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Importance of domestic animals

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

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

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

How are domestic animals important to us?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 131
- Pictures of domestic animals
- Drawing materials
- Chart paper
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 132
- Pictures of animal products
- Materials for collage
- Matching exercise materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Caring for animals

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

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

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

How should we care for domestic animals?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Caring for animals

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

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

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

Why do animals need proper shelter?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 135
- Pictures of animal shelters
- Drawing materials
- Role play props
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 136
- Pictures showing animal health care
- Poster materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Consolidation
Waste Materials - Wastes found in the community

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

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

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

How can you help care for animals in your community?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 138
- Role play props
- Tip sheet materials
- Presentation space
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 139
- Pictures showing waste materials
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral presentation

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Waste materials for making money
Waste Materials - Using waste to generate income

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

- Identify waste materials that can generate income
- Explain how waste can be used to make products
- Value waste as a resource

- Observe pictures of waste materials that can be used to make products
- Discuss items that can be made from waste materials
- Match waste materials with products that can be made from them
- Draw pictures of products made from waste

Which waste materials can be used to make money?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 140
- Pictures of waste materials
- Pictures of products made from waste
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 141
- Pictures showing waste transformation
- Examples of products made from waste

- Observation - Oral questions - Matching assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Safety when handling waste
Waste Materials - Collecting and sorting waste

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

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

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

Why is safety important when handling waste?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 143
- Pictures of protective equipment
- Examples of protective equipment
- Poster making materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 144
- Collection bags
- Sorting bins
- Protective equipment
- Chart paper

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Class project planning
Waste Materials - Project preparation

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

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

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

What can we make from the waste we collected?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 146
- Planning materials
- Chart paper
- Writing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 148
- Writing materials
- Chart paper

- Observation - Plan assessment - Group work assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Making items from waste
Waste Materials - Selling items made from waste
Waste Materials - Promoting waste recycling

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

- Create useful items from waste materials
- Apply creativity in making products
- Show teamwork in project implementation

- Collect materials needed for the project
- Make items from waste under teacher supervision
- Document the process with photographs
- Display completed items
- Discuss challenges faced during the activity

How can we create quality items from waste?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 149
- Collected waste materials
- Tools for making items
- Protective equipment
- Camera for documentation
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 150
- Items made from waste
- Packaging materials
- Record keeping materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 151
- Poster materials
- Writing materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Product assessment - Group work assessment