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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawings

Social Environment

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:

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

- Learners to discuss how to keep sleeping areas clean
- Learners to role play how to care for sleeping areas by taking turns cleaning and organizing the area
- Learners to take part in sweeping the sleeping area

Why is it important to keep our sleeping areas clean?

- 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 - Peer assessment - Self-assessment

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Self-assessment

Social Environment

Our Living Environment - Keeping clean after bedwetting
Our Living Environment - Project: Making bedding hygiene posters

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 identify ways of preventing bedwetting
- Learners to discuss the role of proper toileting before bedtime
- Learners to demonstrate finding the toilet path before sleeping

What measures can help prevent bedwetting?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 8
- Charts showing bedwetting prevention tips
- Maze activity sheets
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 9
- Manila paper
- Markers/crayons
- Scissors
- Glue

- Observation - Oral questions - Activity 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 complete their posters on bedding hygiene
- Learners to present their posters to the class
- Learners to explain how their posters will help educate others

What messages about sleeping hygiene are most important to share?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 10
- Completed posters
- Presentation materials

- Observation - Peer assessment - Presentation assessment

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing activities

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

- Learners to manipulate digital devices to watch video clips of people expressing various emotions
- Learners to match pictures with emotions expressed
- Learners to draw and color images showing various ways of expressing emotions

What actions do we take when we feel different emotions?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

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

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

- 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 discuss ways of meeting emotional needs
- Learners to role play expressions of emotional needs and how they are met
- Learners to talk about the need for help when role playing expressions of emotional needs

How do people show they care about others' feelings?

- 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 - Role play 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercise

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 role play various situations showing how emotional needs are met
- Learners to make posters showing different ways of expressing emotions
- Learners to sing songs or read stories involving feelings expressed by people

How do we help others when they are emotionally hurt?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 20
- Role play materials
- Story books about emotions
- Poster making materials

- Observation - Role play assessment - Poster assessment

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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

Social Environment

Food in Our Environment - Placing food items into three groups

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 discuss why we eat food
- Learners to identify food that gives energy
- Learners to identify food that helps us grow
- Learners to identify food that protects us from illnesses

How do different foods help our bodies?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercise

Social Environment

Food in Our Environment - Placing food items into three groups

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

- Observation - Peer assessment - Project assessment

Social Environment

Food in Our Environment - Proper behavior during meals

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 discuss good table manners
- Learners to identify bad table manners
- Learners to role play proper behavior during meals

How should we behave when eating with others?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 31
- Pictures showing good and bad table manners
- Digital devices
- Video clips
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 32
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Role play materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Social Environment

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:

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

- Learners to discuss why some people eat too much or too little food
- Learners to identify problems associated with eating too much food
- Learners to identify problems associated with eating too little food

What happens when we eat too much or too little food?

- 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 - Written exercise

Social Environment

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:

- 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Social Environment

Our Community - What is a 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 what a community is
- Learners to identify different elements that make up a community
- Learners to share about their own communities

What makes up our community?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 38
- Pictures of community elements
- Charts showing community structure

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play 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 create posters on community safety
- Learners to discuss what to do in emergency situations
- Learners to identify emergency contacts in the community

Who can help us when we are in danger?

- 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 - Poster 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Sorting activity assessment

Social Environment

Our Community - Safe and unsafe places in the community
Our Community - Basic road signs for personal safety

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

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

- Learners to discuss actions that expose people to danger
- Learners to identify ways to avoid dangerous situations
- Learners to role play how to respond to dangerous situations

What behaviors can put us in danger?

- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 49
- Pictures showing dangerous behaviors
- Role play materials
- Oxford Our Lives Today Grade 3 Environmental Activities Learner's Book pg. 51
- Pictures of road signs
- Road safety charts
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play 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
- Acknowledge the importance of keeping safe in the community

- Learners to act out how to cross the road while observing road safety signs
- Learners to discuss what to do before crossing the road
- Learners to identify safe paths in their community

How do we use road signs to stay safe?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Unfavourable weather conditions
Weather - Dangers of 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

- 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:

- Identify appropriate ways to respond to unfavourable weather
- Demonstrate safety measures during unfavourable weather
- Appreciate the importance of responding appropriately to unfavourable weather

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss how to keep safe during various unfavourable weather conditions
- Observe pictures of children keeping safe from harmful weather
- Match unfavourable weather conditions with corresponding safety measures
- Role play how to respond to different unfavourable weather conditions

How can you keep safe during unfavourable weather conditions?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Responding to unfavourable weather conditions

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

- Match different unfavourable weather conditions with appropriate safety measures
- Practise safety measures during unfavourable weather
- Show concern for personal safety during unfavourable weather

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Match pictures of unfavourable weather with appropriate safety measures
- Role play proper safety responses to various weather conditions
- Sing songs related to weather safety
- Share experiences of how they responded to unfavourable weather

What should you do when you experience unfavourable weather conditions?

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
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Weather - Consolidation

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

- Written assessment - Oral presentation - Peer assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Features 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Characteristics of different types of soil

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Soil display

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

- Observation - Project assessment - Oral presentation

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Planting trees

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Natural Environment

Soil - Tree planting project

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work 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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Collage 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Natural Environment

Heat - Uses of 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

- Observation - Mind map assessment - Drawing assessment

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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