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
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 2
- Digital devices
- Video clips of 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
Our Living Environment - Keeping clean after bedwetting

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 examine different bedding materials
- Learners to discuss the properties of different bedding materials
- Learners to identify advantages and disadvantages of different bedding materials

Which bedding materials are most common in our community?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 2
- 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
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 4
- Pictures of bedwetting scenarios

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercise

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 use digital devices to search for more information on what happens after bedwetting
- Learners to share findings with peers
- Learners to observe safety precautions and practices when using digital devices

How does bedwetting affect our health if not properly managed?

- 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 - Self-assessment

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
Cultural Events - Traditional activities carried out in the community

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
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 57
- Pictures showing cultural events
- Digital devices
- Video clips

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Traditional activities carried out in the community
Cultural Events - Activities in our culture that bring people together

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

- Identify cultural events carried out in the community
- Recognise cultural events that promote social well-being
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being

- Learners to draw cultural events they have attended
- Learners to discuss the purpose of different cultural events
- Learners to share personal experiences of cultural events

How do cultural events represent community values?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 57
- Drawing materials
- Pictures of cultural events
- Cultural artifacts
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 58
- Pictures showing cultural events
- Audio recordings of cultural songs
- Musical instruments

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Cultural Events - Activities in our culture that bring people together
Cultural Events - Traditional activities done by different communities

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

- Recognise cultural events that promote social well-being in the community
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being in the community

- Learners to discuss traditions that promote unity
- Learners to identify the role of cultural ceremonies in bringing people together
- Learners to create posters depicting cultural events that promote unity

What are the benefits of community cultural celebrations?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 59
- Poster making materials
- Pictures of cultural celebrations
- Cultural artifacts
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 61
- Pictures showing cultural events
- Digital devices
- Video clips
- Role play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Social Environment
Natural Environment
Natural Environment

Cultural Events - Traditional activities done by different communities
Weather - Unfavourable weather conditions
Weather - Unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Classify cultural events into those that promote environmental care and social well-being in the community
- Embrace cultural events that promote social well-being in the community

- Learners to identify cultural events from different communities
- Learners to create a table showing communities and their cultural events
- Learners to discuss how different communities protect the environment through cultural events

How do different communities celebrate their cultural events?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 63
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Pictures of cultural events
- Digital devices
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

- Observation - Oral questions - Table assessment

Natural Environment

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

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

- Describe how unfavourable weather conditions affect the environment
- Explain the impact of unfavourable weather on property
- Show concern for safety during unfavourable weather

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures showing effects of unfavourable weather on the environment
- Discuss how unfavourable weather damages property and the environment
- Search for information on effects of unfavourable weather conditions using digital devices
- Share findings with classmates

How do unfavourable weather conditions affect our environment?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Group work assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Responding to unfavourable weather conditions
Weather - Consolidation

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

- Discuss ways of keeping safe during drought
- Create a chart showing responses to drought
- Value the importance of water conservation during drought

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss about drought and its effects
- Role-play appropriate responses to drought conditions
- Draw a poster showing ways to conserve water during drought
- Share about drought experiences they might have had

How can we respond to drought conditions?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 75
- Pictures showing drought conditions
- Drawing materials for posters
- Pictures showing strong winds and safety measures
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 76
- Quiz materials
- Writing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Features of different types of soil
Soil - Characteristics of different types of soil

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

- Identify different types of soil in the environment
- Describe physical characteristics of different soil types
- Show interest in exploring soil in the environment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Collect different soil samples from the school environment
- Use sense of touch to interact with various samples of soil to feel texture
- Mount different soil samples on a chart and display in class
- Observe and compare the soil samples
- Wash hands with soap and clean water after handling soil

How can we identify different types of soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 79
- Different soil samples
- Display charts
- Soap and water for washing hands
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 81
- Manila paper for displaying soil

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Soil display
Soil - Basic activities for taking care of soil

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

- Create a soil display showing different soil types
- Label different soil types correctly
- Show interest in learning about soil types

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Create a soil display using Manila paper
- Mount different soil samples on the display
- Label each soil type correctly
- Present their soil displays to the class
- Wash hands with soap and water after handling soil

Why is it important to know about different types of soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 82
- Manila paper
- Different soil samples
- Glue
- Soap and water for washing hands
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 83
- Pictures showing soil conservation activities
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Project assessment - Oral presentation

Natural Environment

Soil - Adding manure
Soil - Adding mulch

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

- Explain the importance of adding manure to soil
- Describe how to prepare and add manure to soil
- Value the role of manure in soil conservation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what manure is and its importance
- Observe pictures showing how manure is prepared and added to soil
- Listen to a resource person explain manuring
- Discuss materials used to make manure
- Role play adding manure to soil

What should be done to protect soil?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 84
- Pictures showing manuring
- Resource person
- Examples of organic materials for making manure
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 85
- Pictures showing mulching
- Examples of mulching materials
- Role play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Planting trees
Soil - Tree planting project

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

- Explain how trees protect soil
- Describe steps in planting trees
- Show interest in tree planting for soil conservation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss how trees protect soil from erosion
- Observe pictures showing the role of trees in soil conservation
- Learn steps for planting trees
- Discuss the importance of tree roots in holding soil together

Why are trees important for soil conservation?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 86
- Pictures showing soil with and without trees
- Pictures showing tree planting process
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 88
- Tree seedlings
- Digging tools
- Manure
- Water containers
- Protective equipment

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Sources of heat around us
Heat - Sources of heat

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

- Define what heat is
- Identify different sources of heat in the environment
- Show interest in learning about heat

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what makes their bodies feel warm or hot
- Share experiences of feeling heat from different sources
- Observe pictures showing various sources of heat
- Identify common sources of heat in their environment

Why do we need heat in our daily lives?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 92
- Pictures showing sources of heat
- Digital resources
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 93
- Pictures of heat sources
- School kitchen
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Natural Environment

Heat - Sources of heat
Heat - Uses of heat

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

- Identify additional sources of heat
- Explain how different sources produce heat
- Value various sources of heat in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use digital devices to search for more information on sources of heat
- Discuss how different sources produce heat
- Create a collage of different heat sources
- Talk about heat sources used in their community

How do different sources produce heat?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 94
- Digital resources
- Pictures of heat sources
- Materials for collage
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 95
- Pictures showing uses of heat
- Writing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Collage assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Uses of heat
Heat - Safety when dealing with heat

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

- Explain additional uses of heat in daily life
- Demonstrate understanding of heat applications
- Value the role of heat in various activities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss more ways heat is used in homes and schools
- Create a mind map showing uses of heat
- Role play different uses of heat
- Draw pictures showing different uses of heat

What activities would be difficult without heat?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 96
- Mind map materials
- Drawing materials
- Role play props
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 97
- Pictures showing heat-related dangers

- Observation - Mind map assessment - Drawing assessment

Natural Environment

Heat - Conserving heat

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

- Explain ways of conserving heat
- Demonstrate proper use of heat energy
- Appreciate the importance of using heat energy wisely

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures showing proper and improper use of heat energy
- Discuss ways of conserving heat
- Create a table showing how to use different heat sources efficiently
- Draw posters promoting heat conservation

How can we use heat properly?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 98
- Pictures showing heat conservation
- Manila paper for posters
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 99
- Role play props
- Digital resources
- Poem about heat conservation

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Natural Environment
Resources in Our Environment

Heat - Safety around heat sources
Water - Sources and uses of water

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

- Identify additional safety measures around heat sources
- Demonstrate appropriate response to heat accidents
- Value safety around heat sources

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what to do in case of minor burns
- Role play responding to heat-related accidents
- Create safety posters for the school kitchen
- Share experiences related to heat safety

What should you do if there is a fire accident?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 97
- First aid information
- Role play props
- Poster materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 103
- Pictures showing sources and uses of water
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Role play assessment - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water contamination

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

- Define what water contamination is
- Identify ways water gets contaminated by human activities
- Show concern for water pollution

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what water contamination means
- Observe pictures showing human activities that contaminate water
- Use digital devices to learn more about water contamination
- Role play how human activities contaminate water

How do humans make water dirty?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 105
- Pictures showing water contamination
- Digital resources
- Role play props
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 106
- Pictures showing animal contamination of water
- Poster making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water clean

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

- Explain why water needs to be cleaned
- Describe how to clean water using filtration
- Value the importance of clean water

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss why water needs to be cleaned
- Observe demonstration of cleaning dirty water through filtration using a cloth
- Participate in cleaning dirty water using a piece of cloth
- Discuss the results of the filtration process

How can we clean dirty water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 108
- Clear empty containers
- String or rubber bands
- Pieces of cloth
- Dirty water samples
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 109
- Big plastic bottles
- Cotton wool
- Charcoal
- Coarse and fine sand
- Small stones

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Making water clean
Water - Making water safe for drinking

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

- Demonstrate cleaning water using a sieve
- Compare different methods of filtering water
- Appreciate different water cleaning methods

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Clean dirty water using a sieve or piece of old mosquito net
- Compare filtration using cloth, improvised filter, and sieve
- Discuss advantages of each filtration method
- Draw the filtration methods and label them

What are the different ways of filtering water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 110
- Sieves or pieces of mosquito net
- Clear containers
- Dirty water samples
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 111
- Cooking pot
- Water
- Heat source
- Clean container for boiled water

- Observation - Practical assessment - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Using water well
Water - Water conservation

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

- Explain ways of conserving water
- Demonstrate how to reuse water
- Appreciate water as a scarce resource

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the importance of saving water
- Observe pictures showing ways to reuse water
- Identify activities where water can be reused
- Role play proper water conservation practices

How can we save water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 112
- Pictures showing water conservation
- Role play props
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 113
- Poster making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Water - Water conservation in the community
Water - Water pollution prevention

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

- Identify water conservation practices in the community
- Explain the importance of community water conservation
- Show interest in community water conservation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss water conservation practices in their community
- Create a checklist of water conservation actions for home and school
- Role play advocating for water conservation in the community
- Draw pictures showing community water conservation

How can we encourage others to conserve water?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 113
- Checklist materials
- Role play props
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 105-107
- Campaign materials
- Writing materials

- Observation - Checklist assessment - Role play assessment

Resources in Our Environment

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 116
- 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

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Safety when handling plants
Plants - Plant classification

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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?

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
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 122
- Digital devices for photographs
- Containers for plant collection
- Protective equipment

- Observation - Oral questions - Chart assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Edible and non-edible plants

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

- Classify plants as edible or non-edible
- Identify edible plants in the environment
- Value plants as sources of food

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of different plants
- Sort plants into edible and non-edible groups
- Create a table showing edible and non-edible plants
- Draw and color edible plants found in their locality

Which plants can we eat?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 123
- Pictures of various plants
- Drawing materials
- Chart paper
- Plant chart materials
- Matching exercise materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Classification assessment - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 124
- 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

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Materials for making a kitchen garden
Plants - 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 126
- Pictures of materials for kitchen gardens
- Actual material samples if available
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 127
- Pictures showing kitchen garden creation
- Planning materials
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Sorting assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Plants - Kitchen garden project
Animals - Importance of domestic animals

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

- Create a simple kitchen garden
- Apply knowledge about kitchen gardens
- Appreciate plants as sources of food

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Make a simple kitchen garden as a class project
- Use locally available materials to create the garden
- Plant suitable vegetable seeds or seedlings
- Create labels for the planted crops

How do kitchen gardens help us?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 128
- Materials for kitchen garden
- Seeds or seedlings
- Gardening tools
- Water
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 131
- Pictures of domestic animals
- Drawing materials
- Chart paper

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Importance of domestic animals
Animals - Caring for 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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?

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- Pictures of animal products
- Materials for collage
- Matching exercise materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 133
- Resource person
- Stories about animal care
- Poster making materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Collage assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Animals - Caring for animals

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

- Describe additional ways to care for animals
- Demonstrate proper animal handling
- Value compassionate treatment of animals

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss how to feed different domestic animals
- Demonstrate how to handle animals gently
- Create a feeding schedule for a pet
- Sing songs about caring for animals

What do animals need to stay healthy?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 134
- Pictures showing animal care
- Materials for creating schedules
- Song lyrics about animal care
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 135
- Pictures of animal shelters
- Drawing materials
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Schedule assessment

Resources in Our Environment

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 136
- Pictures showing animal health care
- Poster materials
- Role play props
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 138
- Role play props
- Tip sheet materials
- Presentation space

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Wastes found in the community
Waste Materials - Waste materials for making money

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 139
- Pictures showing waste materials
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 140
- Pictures of waste materials
- Pictures of products made from waste

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Using waste to generate income
Waste Materials - Safety when handling waste

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

- Describe how to make useful items from waste
- Identify products that can be sold for income
- Show creativity in waste utilization

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of people making items from waste
- Discuss the process of turning waste into useful items
- Identify materials needed to make products from waste
- Draw designs for items they could make from waste

How can waste be turned into useful items?

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- Pictures showing waste transformation
- Examples of products made from waste
- Drawing materials
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 143
- Pictures of protective equipment
- Examples of protective equipment
- Poster making materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Design assessment

Resources in Our Environment

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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?

Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 144
- Collection bags
- Sorting bins
- Protective equipment
- Chart paper
Oxford Our Lives Today Environmental Activities Grade 3 pg. 146
- Planning materials
- Chart paper
- Writing materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Chart assessment

Resources in Our Environment

Waste Materials - Project preparation
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:

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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?

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

- Observation - Written assessment - Group work assessment