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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather conditions at different times of the day
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify weather conditions at different times of the day - Observe and name weather conditions - Develop curiosity in weather conditions experienced in the locality |
- Look at pictures and name weather conditions in the pictures
- Go outside the class at different times of the day and observe the sky - Name the weather condition observed - Copy a table and record the weather conditions |
How can we identify different weather conditions?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 48
- Pictures showing different weather conditions - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 1 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather conditions at different times of the day
Weather - Recording weather using weather symbols |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify different weather conditions - Record weather conditions in a table - Appreciate the changes in weather at different times of the day |
- Observe pictures of different weather conditions
- Talk about the weather conditions observed - Share answers in class - Record weather conditions in a table |
Why do we need to observe weather at different times of the day?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 49
- Charts - Pictures showing weather conditions - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 50 - Weather symbols charts - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 1 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Recording weather using weather symbols
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Create a weather record using weather symbols - Interpret weather symbols in a chart - Value the importance of keeping weather records |
- Observe a weather chart with recorded weather for one week
- Talk about the weather recorded - Answer questions about the chart - Share answers in class |
How can we interpret weather symbols?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 51
- Weather charts - Weather symbols |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Project work
|
|
| 1 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Recording weather using weather symbols
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Observe weather for one week - Record weather using symbols - Develop the habit of recording weather |
- Observe weather for one week in school
- Use weather symbols to record weather for the week - Copy and complete a table for weather records - Share the chart with classmates |
Why is it important to keep weather records?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 51
- Weather symbols - Weather chart |
- Observation
- Project work
- Oral questions
|
|
| 2 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Telling weather conditions at different times of the day
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Predict weather conditions at different times of the day - Interpret indicators of weather changes - Show interest in predicting weather |
- Read what children are saying about weather
- Talk about the pictures showing weather prediction - Tell what the weather is likely to be later - Go outside to observe and predict weather |
Why do we need to predict weather?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 52
- Pictures showing weather conditions - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 2 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Telling weather conditions at different times of the day
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Compare predicted weather with observed weather - Make inferences about weather predictions - Appreciate the importance of weather predictions |
- Go outside the classroom to observe weather
- Predict what weather condition is likely to occur later - Observe weather again in the afternoon - Compare predictions with actual observations |
How accurate can our weather predictions be?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 52-53
- Weather chart - Digital resources - Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 53 - Weather charts - Weather symbols |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 2 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather conditions experienced in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify ways of responding to various weather conditions - Explain how to respond to different weather conditions - Value appropriate responses to weather conditions |
- Read information on a chart about responding to weather
- Talk about how to respond to different weather conditions - Discuss personal responses to different weather conditions |
How can we respond to different weather conditions?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 54
- Pictures showing responses to weather - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 2 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather conditions experienced in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Interpret a weather chart - Respond appropriately to different weather conditions - Show interest in responding to weather conditions |
- Look at a weather chart showing weather in Tugo village
- Answer questions about the chart - Identify appropriate responses to different weather conditions |
Why should we adjust our activities according to weather?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 54
- Weather charts - Pictures showing weather responses |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather conditions experienced in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Play relevant and educative games on weather conditions - Participate in class contest on narrating weather occurrences - Develop confidence in discussing weather conditions |
- Play weather-related games
- Participate in class contest on narrating weather occurrences - Complete exercise on weather conditions |
How does weather affect our daily activities?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 55
- Digital resources - Weather charts |
- Observation
- Oral presentation
- Written assignments
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather conditions experienced in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Play relevant and educative games on weather conditions - Participate in class contest on narrating weather occurrences - Develop confidence in discussing weather conditions |
- Play weather-related games
- Participate in class contest on narrating weather occurrences - Complete exercise on weather conditions |
How does weather affect our daily activities?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 55
- Digital resources - Weather charts |
- Observation
- Oral presentation
- Written assignments
|
|
| 3 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather conditions experienced in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Answer questions about weather conditions - Draw and label weather conditions - Appreciate the knowledge gained on weather |
- Complete exercises on weather
- Draw and label different weather conditions - Answer assessment questions about weather |
Why is knowledge about weather important in our daily lives?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 55
- Assessment exercises - Drawing materials |
- Written assessment
- Oral questions
- Project work
|
|
| 3 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Weather - Weather conditions experienced in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Answer questions about weather conditions - Draw and label weather conditions - Appreciate the knowledge gained on weather |
- Complete exercises on weather
- Draw and label different weather conditions - Answer assessment questions about weather |
Why is knowledge about weather important in our daily lives?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 55
- Assessment exercises - Drawing materials |
- Written assessment
- Oral questions
- Project work
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Types of soil found in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify types of soil found in the locality - Collect soil samples from different places - Develop curiosity in exploring soil types |
- Look at pictures of different types of soil
- Talk about each type of soil - Visit the school compound to collect soil samples - Put samples in different containers and label |
How can you identify different types of soil in our environment?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 56
- Soil samples - Containers for soil |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Project work
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Types of soil found in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify types of soil found in the locality - Collect soil samples from different places - Develop curiosity in exploring soil types |
- Look at pictures of different types of soil
- Talk about each type of soil - Visit the school compound to collect soil samples - Put samples in different containers and label |
How can you identify different types of soil in our environment?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 56
- Soil samples - Containers for soil |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Project work
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Make soil ribbons using different soil samples - Compare the ribbons formed by different soil types - Show interest in soil properties |
- Observe pictures of soil ribbons
- Identify which soil made longest ribbons - Identify which soil made short ribbons - Identify which soil did not make any ribbon |
What can soil ribbons tell us about soil types?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 57
- Different soil samples - Water - Containers |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Project work
|
|
| 4 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Feel different types of soil with fingers - Classify soil based on texture - Appreciate the different properties of soil |
- Collect clay, loam, and sand
- Place each soil on a piece of paper - Feel each type of soil with fingers - Complete a table about soil texture |
How does soil texture help us identify soil types?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 58
- Soil samples (clay, loam, sand) - Paper for soil placement |
- Observation
- Written assignments
- Project work
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the size of soil particles - Record observations about soil particles - Value the importance of proper soil identification |
- Collect clay, loam, and sand soil
- Touch each type of soil - Talk about the size of soil particles - Record observations in a table |
Why is it important to know the size of soil particles?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 58
- Soil samples - Containers - Recording materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the size of soil particles - Record observations about soil particles - Value the importance of proper soil identification |
- Collect clay, loam, and sand soil
- Touch each type of soil - Talk about the size of soil particles - Record observations in a table |
Why is it important to know the size of soil particles?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 58
- Soil samples - Containers - Recording materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Make soil ribbons with different soil types - Compare the ribbons made from different soils - Show willingness to follow instructions in soil activities |
- Put different soil types in containers
- Label each container - Wet each type of soil with water - Roll the wet soil into ribbons - Complete a table about soil ribbons |
How can making soil ribbons help us classify soil?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 59
- Different soil types - Water - Containers |
- Observation
- Project work
- Written assignments
|
|
| 5 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Make soil ribbons with different soil types - Compare the ribbons made from different soils - Show willingness to follow instructions in soil activities |
- Put different soil types in containers
- Label each container - Wet each type of soil with water - Roll the wet soil into ribbons - Complete a table about soil ribbons |
How can making soil ribbons help us classify soil?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 59
- Different soil types - Water - Containers |
- Observation
- Project work
- Written assignments
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe properties of different soil types - Match soil types with their properties - Appreciate the different characteristics of soil |
- Read flashcards about soil properties
- Complete a table using information from flashcards - Share work with the teacher |
What are the main differences between soil types?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 59
- Flashcards with soil properties - Recording materials |
- Observation
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
|
|
| 6 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Grouping the types of soil in the locality
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe properties of different soil types - Match soil types with their properties - Appreciate the different characteristics of soil |
- Read flashcards about soil properties
- Complete a table using information from flashcards - Share work with the teacher |
What are the main differences between soil types?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 59
- Flashcards with soil properties - Recording materials |
- Observation
- Written exercises
- Oral questions
|
|
| 6 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Making items from soil
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify soil types suitable for modeling - Name items that can be modeled using soil - Show interest in making items from soil |
- Observe pictures of soil being used for modeling
- Name the type of soil being used - Identify items that can be modeled using soil |
Why is clay soil good for making items?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 60
- Pictures of modeled items - Clay soil |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Project work
|
|
| 6 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Soil - Making items from soil
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Model items using soil - Create different objects from soil - Value creativity in making soil items |
- Follow teacher guidance on making pots and balls
- Model items of choice using soil - Display the modeled items |
How can we use soil creatively?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 60
- Clay soil - Water - Modeling tools |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Peer assessment
|
|
| 7 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Sources of light in the environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify sources of light in the environment - Name different sources of light - Develop curiosity about sources of light |
- Look at pictures of light sources
- Name the sources of light in the pictures - Talk about other sources of light - Complete a table about light sources |
What are the different sources of light in our environment?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 63
- Pictures of light sources - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Sources of light in the environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify sources of light in the environment - Name different sources of light - Develop curiosity about sources of light |
- Look at pictures of light sources
- Name the sources of light in the pictures - Talk about other sources of light - Complete a table about light sources |
What are the different sources of light in our environment?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 63
- Pictures of light sources - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 7 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Sources of light in the environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Name sources of light - Identify objects that produce light - Show interest in identifying light sources |
- Identify different sources of light
- Name each source of light - Share work with the teacher |
Why do we need different sources of light?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 64
- Pictures of light sources - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 7 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Sources of light in the environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Name sources of light - Identify objects that produce light - Show interest in identifying light sources |
- Identify different sources of light
- Name each source of light - Share work with the teacher |
Why do we need different sources of light?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 64
- Pictures of light sources - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 8 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Sources of light in the environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Cut out pictures of different sources of light - Stick pictures on manila paper - Appreciate the importance of light sources |
- Cut out pictures of light sources from newspapers or magazines
- Stick pictures on manila paper - Name each source of light - Keep work in a portfolio |
How can we classify different sources of light?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 64
- Old newspapers and magazines - Manila paper - Glue |
- Project work
- Peer assessment
- Observation
|
|
| 8 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Sources of light in the environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Cut out pictures of different sources of light - Stick pictures on manila paper - Appreciate the importance of light sources |
- Cut out pictures of light sources from newspapers or magazines
- Stick pictures on manila paper - Name each source of light - Keep work in a portfolio |
How can we classify different sources of light?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 64
- Old newspapers and magazines - Manila paper - Glue |
- Project work
- Peer assessment
- Observation
|
|
| 8 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Sources of light in the environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Draw sources of light at home - Color the drawings - Appreciate different sources of light |
- Draw sources of light at home
- Color the pictures - Share work with classmates - Provide feedback on drawings |
How do different sources of light help us at home?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 65
- Drawing materials - Coloring materials |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Peer assessment
|
|
| 8 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Objects forming shadows in the presence of light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify shadows formed at different times of the day - Explain how shadows are formed - Show interest in shadow formation |
- Look at pictures of shadows at different times
- Talk about the pictures - Discuss how shadows are formed |
How are shadows formed?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 65
- Pictures showing shadows - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 9 |
Midterm |
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| 10 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Objects forming shadows in the presence of light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Manipulate objects to form shadows - Trace shadows on the ground - Develop curiosity in shadow formation |
- Go outside on a sunny day
- Find things that form shadows - Form shadows - Trace the shadow of a classmate on the soil |
What forms our shadows?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 66
- Various objects - Sunny day |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Project assessment
|
|
| 10 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Objects forming shadows in the presence of light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Manipulate objects to form shadows - Trace shadows on the ground - Develop curiosity in shadow formation |
- Go outside on a sunny day
- Find things that form shadows - Form shadows - Trace the shadow of a classmate on the soil |
What forms our shadows?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 66
- Various objects - Sunny day |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Project assessment
|
|
| 10 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Objects forming shadows in the presence of light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Play shadow games - Explain how shadows are formed - Enjoy playing with shadows |
- Play a game of chasing shadows
- Talk about how shadows are formed - Share experiences in class |
Why do shadows change size and position during the day?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 66
- Outdoor space with sunlight |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Peer assessment
|
|
| 10 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Objects forming shadows in the presence of light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Play shadow games - Explain how shadows are formed - Enjoy playing with shadows |
- Play a game of chasing shadows
- Talk about how shadows are formed - Share experiences in class |
Why do shadows change size and position during the day?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 66
- Outdoor space with sunlight |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Peer assessment
|
|
| 11 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Objects forming shadows in the presence of light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Use a torch to create shadows - Identify objects that form shadows - Appreciate that not all objects form visible shadows |
- Set up a table near the wall
- Place objects on the table - Shine light on the objects - Observe and record which objects form shadows |
Why do some objects form clearer shadows than others?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 66-67
- Ball, torch, table - Various objects (ruler, cup, book, glass) |
- Observation
- Project work
- Written assignments
|
|
| 11 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Objects forming shadows in the presence of light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Use a torch to create shadows - Identify objects that form shadows - Appreciate that not all objects form visible shadows |
- Set up a table near the wall
- Place objects on the table - Shine light on the objects - Observe and record which objects form shadows |
Why do some objects form clearer shadows than others?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 66-67
- Ball, torch, table - Various objects (ruler, cup, book, glass) |
- Observation
- Project work
- Written assignments
|
|
| 11 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Ways of conserving light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify ways of conserving light - Explain how to conserve light - Value the importance of light conservation |
- Talk about pictures showing light conservation
- Identify how learners are conserving light - Discuss ways of saving light |
Why should we conserve light energy?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 67
- Pictures showing light conservation - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 11 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Ways of conserving light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Read messages on light conservation - Name ways of saving light - Show willingness to conserve light |
- Read what learners wrote about saving light
- Identify ways of saving light - Share additional ways of saving light |
How can we save light in our environment?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 67
- Charts with conservation messages - Digital resources |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
|
|
| 12 | 1 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Ways of conserving light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Read conservation messages in posters - Make posters on light conservation - Advocate for light conservation |
- Read messages in conservation posters
- Discuss how to conserve light at home and school - Make a poster on light conservation - Display the poster on the school noticeboard |
How can we encourage others to conserve light?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 68
- Sample posters - Art materials - Manila paper |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Peer assessment
|
|
| 12 | 2 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Ways of conserving light
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Read conservation messages in posters - Make posters on light conservation - Advocate for light conservation |
- Read messages in conservation posters
- Discuss how to conserve light at home and school - Make a poster on light conservation - Display the poster on the school noticeboard |
How can we encourage others to conserve light?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 68
- Sample posters - Art materials - Manila paper |
- Observation
- Project assessment
- Peer assessment
|
|
| 12 | 3 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Different sources of light in the environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Recite poems on light conservation - Sing songs about light conservation - Appreciate the importance of conserving light |
- Recite poems about light conservation
- Sing songs about light sources and conservation - Complete assessment exercises on light |
Why is light conservation important for the environment?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 69
- Songs and poems about light - Assessment exercises |
- Observation
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
|
|
| 12 | 4 |
Natural Environment
|
Light - Different sources of light in the environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Recite poems on light conservation - Sing songs about light conservation - Appreciate the importance of conserving light |
- Recite poems about light conservation
- Sing songs about light sources and conservation - Complete assessment exercises on light |
Why is light conservation important for the environment?
|
- Distinction Environmental Activities Grade 2 pg. 69
- Songs and poems about light - Assessment exercises |
- Observation
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
|
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