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Plants - Safety when handling plants

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

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

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

How can plants be harmful?

Mountain Top publishers Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 72
- Pictures of harmful plants
- Digital resources
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 118
- Pictures showing protective equipment
- Actual protective equipment (gloves, goggles)
- Poster making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

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Plants - Safety when handling plants

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

- Identify tools for safely handling plants
- Explain how to safely handle poisonous plants
- Show concern for safety around poisonous plants

- Listen to a resource person talking about poisonous plants
- Discuss tools used to handle plants safely
- Role play safe handling of plants
- Create a chart showing poisonous plants to avoid

How do we handle poisonous plants safely?

Mountain Top oublishersEnvironmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 72
- Resource person
- Pictures of tools for handling plants
- Actual tools (tongs, rakes, etc.)
- Chart making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Chart assessment

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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?

Mountain  Top publishers Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 73
- Digital devices for photographs
- Containers for plant collection
- Protective equipment

- Pictures of various plants
- Drawing materials
- Chart paper

- Observation - Oral questions - Nature walk assessment

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Plants - Edible and non-edible plants

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

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

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

Why should we know which plants are edible?

Mountain  Top publishers Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 74
- Plant chart materials
- Matching exercise materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Chart assessment - Matching assessment

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Plants - Kitchen garden
Plants - Types of kitchen gardens

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

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

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

What is a kitchen garden used for?

Mountain  Top publishersEnvironmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 74
- Pictures of kitchen gardens
- Pictures of vegetables
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 125
- Pictures of different kitchen garden types

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

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Plants - Materials for making a kitchen garden

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

- Identify materials used to make kitchen gardens
- Sort materials suitable for kitchen gardens
- Show creativity in selecting materials

- Observe pictures of materials used to make kitchen gardens
- Identify suitable materials for making kitchen gardens
- Sort materials into those suitable and not suitable for kitchen gardens
- Discuss how to use various materials to make a kitchen garden

What materials can we use to make a kitchen garden?

Mountain  Top publisherEnvironmental Activities Grade 3 pg.75
- Pictures of materials for kitchen gardens
- Actual material samples if available

- Observation - Oral questions - Sorting assessment

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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?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 75
- Pictures showing kitchen garden creation
- Planning materials
- Drawing materials

- Materials for kitchen garden
- Seeds or seedlings
- Gardening tools
- Water

- Observation - Oral questions - Plan assessment

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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?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 76
- Pictures of domestic animals
- Drawing materials
- Chart paper

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

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Animals - Importance of domestic animals

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

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

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

What products do we get from animals?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg.78
- Pictures of animal products
- Materials for collage
- Matching exercise materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Collage assessment

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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?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 79
- Resource person
- Stories about animal care
- Poster making materials
- Role play props
- Pictures showing animal care
- Materials for creating schedules
- Song lyrics about animal care

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

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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?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 82
- Pictures of animal shelters
- Drawing materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

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Animals - Caring for animals
Animals - Consolidation

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

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

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

How do we know when animals need health care?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 83
- Pictures showing animal health care
- Poster materials
- Role play props

- Role play props
- Tip sheet materials
- Presentation space

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

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Waste Materials - Wastes found in the community

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

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

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

What types of waste are found in our community?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 85
- Pictures showing waste materials
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

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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?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 85
- Pictures of waste materials
- Pictures of products made from waste

- Pictures showing waste transformation
- Examples of products made from waste

- Observation - Oral questions - Matching assessment

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Waste Materials - Safety when handling waste

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

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

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

Why is safety important when handling waste?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 85
- Pictures of protective equipment
- Examples of protective equipment
- Poster making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

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Waste Materials - Collecting and sorting waste
Waste Materials - Class project planning

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

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

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

How can we sort waste properly?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 85
- Collection bags
- Sorting bins
- Protective equipment
- Chart paper

- Planning materials
- Chart paper
- Writing materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Chart assessment

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Waste Materials - Project preparation

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

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

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

What do we need to prepare for our project?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 86
- Writing materials
- Planning materials
- Chart paper

- Observation - Written assessment - Group work assessment

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

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?

MTp Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 86
- 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

- Observation - Product assessment - Group work assessment

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Waste Materials - Promoting waste recycling

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

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

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

Why is recycling important for our environment?

MTP Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg.89
- Poster materials
- Writing materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Poster assessment - Role play assessment