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Plants - Safety measures when handling plants

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

- Identify safety measures and protective gear to observe when handling plants.
- Name the protective clothing needed when gardening.
- Appreciate the importance of personal safety when working with plants in the environment.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Listen to a resource person on safety measures when handling plants.
- Observe pictures of protective gardening clothes and name each item.
- Manipulate a digital device to watch video clips on safety when handling plants.

What safety measures should we observe when handling plants?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Pictures of protective gardening clothing
- Digital devices and video clips

- Oral questions - Observation

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Plants - Edible and non-edible plants

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

- Classify plants in the environment as edible (can be eaten) or non-edible (poisonous).
- Go on a nature walk to interact with different plants in the environment.
- Value the need to correctly identify plant types before eating them.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Go on a nature walk to interact with different plants in the immediate environment.
- Discuss types of plants (edible and non-edible) found in the locality.
- Sort and group various plants as edible or non-edible and share findings in class.

How can we tell the difference between edible and non-edible plants?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Real or pictured samples of edible and non-edible plants
- Charts for sorting and grouping

- Oral questions - Observation

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Plants - Edible and non-edible plants

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

- Classify plants in the environment as edible (can be eaten) or non-edible (poisonous).
- Go on a nature walk to interact with different plants in the environment.
- Value the need to correctly identify plant types before eating them.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Go on a nature walk to interact with different plants in the immediate environment.
- Discuss types of plants (edible and non-edible) found in the locality.
- Sort and group various plants as edible or non-edible and share findings in class.

How can we tell the difference between edible and non-edible plants?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Real or pictured samples of edible and non-edible plants
- Charts for sorting and grouping

- Oral questions - Observation

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Plants - Plant portfolio creation

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

- Identify plants found in the school environment and document them in a portfolio.
- Draw and colour one type of plant and display it in class.
- Show creativity and curiosity when documenting plants in the school environment.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Walk around the school to identify and document plants found there.
- Create a portfolio of plants using photographs, drawings or digital presentations.
- Draw and colour one type of plant and display it in class.

What plants can we find in our school environment?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Drawing materials, camera or digital device
- Portfolio folders

- Practical activity - Observation

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Plants - Introduction to kitchen gardens

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

- Describe what a kitchen garden is and identify the materials used to make different types.
- Name materials that have been used in making different kitchen gardens from pictures.
- Appreciate kitchen gardens as a practical way of growing food plants at home and school.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read about kitchen gardens: a small garden near the kitchen used to grow herbs, vegetables and other food plants.
- Observe pictures of different kitchen garden types and name materials used for each.
- Discuss what materials are needed to build a kitchen garden.

What is a kitchen garden and what materials are needed to make one?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Pictures of different kitchen garden types
- Reference books and print media

- Oral questions - Observation

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Plants - Introduction to kitchen gardens

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

- Describe what a kitchen garden is and identify the materials used to make different types.
- Name materials that have been used in making different kitchen gardens from pictures.
- Appreciate kitchen gardens as a practical way of growing food plants at home and school.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read about kitchen gardens: a small garden near the kitchen used to grow herbs, vegetables and other food plants.
- Observe pictures of different kitchen garden types and name materials used for each.
- Discuss what materials are needed to build a kitchen garden.

What is a kitchen garden and what materials are needed to make one?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Pictures of different kitchen garden types
- Reference books and print media

- Oral questions - Observation

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Plants - Researching kitchen gardens

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

- Search for information on materials and types of kitchen gardens using internet or print media.
- Share findings on different kitchen garden designs with classmates.
- Show initiative when using digital tools to research kitchen gardening.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Find out from magazines, newspapers or the internet about other materials used to make kitchen gardens.
- Share findings in class.
- Visit a local community garden or farm to observe kitchen gardens in practice.

What can we learn about kitchen gardens from the internet and other sources?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Digital devices and print media
- Local community garden for field trip

- Oral questions - Observation

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Plants - Preparing and caring for a kitchen garden

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

- Describe how to prepare and care for a kitchen garden.
- Participate in developing a kitchen garden in school using locally available materials.
- Show responsibility and hard work when completing assigned tasks in creating the school kitchen garden.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss how to prepare a kitchen garden and how to care for it.
- Participate in developing a kitchen garden in school as a class project.
- Discuss the importance of caring for the kitchen garden regularly.

How do we prepare and care for a kitchen garden?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Garden tools and locally available materials
- Seedlings or seeds

- Practical activity - Observation

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Plants - Plants as a source of food

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

- Identify edible plants that serve as sources of food in the locality.
- Describe how plants in the kitchen garden provide food for the family.
- Value plants as important sources of food for healthy living in the community.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe the school kitchen garden and discuss which plants provide food.
- Discuss how plants in the locality are used as sources of food.
- Share examples of food from plants that are commonly eaten at home.

How are plants important as sources of food in our environment?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - School kitchen garden
- Pictures of food from plants

- Oral questions - Observation

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Plants - Plants as a source of food

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

- Identify edible plants that serve as sources of food in the locality.
- Describe how plants in the kitchen garden provide food for the family.
- Value plants as important sources of food for healthy living in the community.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe the school kitchen garden and discuss which plants provide food.
- Discuss how plants in the locality are used as sources of food.
- Share examples of food from plants that are commonly eaten at home.

How are plants important as sources of food in our environment?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - School kitchen garden
- Pictures of food from plants

- Oral questions - Observation

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Plants - Consolidation

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

- Consolidate all learning on plants including safety, classification, kitchen gardens and plants as food.
- Review understanding of edible and non-edible plants and safety when handling them.
- Appreciate plants as important resources in the environment for food, health and well-being.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review key learning: safety when handling plants, edible and non-edible plants, kitchen gardens and plants as food.
- Discuss the importance of plants in the environment.
- Share one thing they will do to take better care of plants at home or school.

Why are plants important resources in our environment?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Review question cards
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Written activity

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Plants - Nature walk and sorting edible/non-edible plants

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

- Go on a nature walk and interact with different plants in the immediate environment.
- Sort and group plants found during the nature walk as edible or non-edible.
- Appreciate the diversity of plants in the local environment and their uses.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Go on a second nature walk to interact with different plants in the school and neighbourhood.
- Sort and group the plants observed as edible or non-edible.
- Share findings from the nature walk in class.

What edible and non-edible plants can we find in our environment?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Plants found during the nature walk
- Charts for sorting and grouping

- Observation - Oral questions

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Plants - Nature walk and sorting edible/non-edible plants

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

- Go on a nature walk and interact with different plants in the immediate environment.
- Sort and group plants found during the nature walk as edible or non-edible.
- Appreciate the diversity of plants in the local environment and their uses.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Go on a second nature walk to interact with different plants in the school and neighbourhood.
- Sort and group the plants observed as edible or non-edible.
- Share findings from the nature walk in class.

What edible and non-edible plants can we find in our environment?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Plants found during the nature walk
- Charts for sorting and grouping

- Observation - Oral questions

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Plants - Kitchen garden class project completion

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

- Complete the class kitchen garden project using locally available materials.
- Apply safety measures when working in the kitchen garden.
- Show responsibility and hard work in completing the school kitchen garden project.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Continue and complete the class kitchen garden project started in previous lessons.
- Apply safety measures observed when handling plants.
- Water and care for the plants in the kitchen garden.

How do we complete and care for our school kitchen garden project?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Garden tools and locally available materials
- Water and seedlings

- Practical activity - Observation

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Plants - Digital research on kitchen gardens

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

- Use digital devices to search for various forms of kitchen gardens on the internet.
- Share findings on kitchen garden types and designs with classmates.
- Develop digital literacy skills when researching information on plants and kitchen gardens.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Manipulate digital devices to search for various forms of kitchen gardens on the internet.
- Share findings on different kitchen garden designs and materials in class.
- Discuss which kitchen garden design is most suitable for the school or home.

What can digital tools teach us about different types of kitchen gardens?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Digital devices and internet access
- Print media for comparison

- Observation - Oral questions

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Animals - Domestic animals and their uses

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

- Identify domestic animals found in the community.
- Explain the importance of domestic animals to human beings.
- Appreciate the value of domestic animals in daily life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share ideas on types of animals found in the community.
- Observe pictures of domestic animals and name each one.
- Discuss domestic animals found in the local community.

What domestic animals are found in our community?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Pictures and flashcards of domestic animals
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Observation

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Animals - Domestic animals and their uses

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

- Identify domestic animals found in the community.
- Explain the importance of domestic animals to human beings.
- Appreciate the value of domestic animals in daily life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share ideas on types of animals found in the community.
- Observe pictures of domestic animals and name each one.
- Discuss domestic animals found in the local community.

What domestic animals are found in our community?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Pictures and flashcards of domestic animals
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Observation

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Animals - Uses of domestic animals

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

- Describe the various uses of domestic animals to people (food, transport, work, companionship).
- Match each domestic animal with what it provides or does for people.
- Appreciate domestic animals as important resources for people in the community.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Talk about the uses of domestic animals to people including as cart pullers on roads.
- Match each animal with what it provides or does in a matching activity.
- Discuss how domestic animals help people in different ways.

How are domestic animals useful to people in the community?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Matching activity cards
- Pictures of domestic animals and their uses

- Written activity - Oral questions

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Animals - Drawing domestic animal uses

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

- Draw a picture showing one or more uses of domestic animals to people.
- Sing songs about the importance of animals to human beings.
- Reflect on the value of domestic animals and appreciate their contribution to community life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw a picture showing one or more uses of domestic animals to people and display it in class.
- Sing songs about the importance of animals to human beings.
- Discuss the overall value of domestic animals to people and the community.

Why are domestic animals valuable to people and the community?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Drawing and colouring materials
- Songs about domestic animals

- Practical activity - Oral questions

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Animals - Caring for domestic animals

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

- Determine ways of caring for domestic animals (food, water, shelter, love and care).
- List the needs of domestic animals in the exercise book.
- Show compassion and responsibility when caring for domestic animals.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of people caring for animals and discuss what is being done.
- List down the needs of domestic animals: water, food, shelter, love and care.
- Read age-appropriate stories on how to care for domestic animals.

What do domestic animals need and how do we care for them?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Pictures showing care for domestic animals
- Age-appropriate stories about animal care

- Written activity - Oral questions

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Animals - Caring for domestic animals

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

- Determine ways of caring for domestic animals (food, water, shelter, love and care).
- List the needs of domestic animals in the exercise book.
- Show compassion and responsibility when caring for domestic animals.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of people caring for animals and discuss what is being done.
- List down the needs of domestic animals: water, food, shelter, love and care.
- Read age-appropriate stories on how to care for domestic animals.

What do domestic animals need and how do we care for them?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Pictures showing care for domestic animals
- Age-appropriate stories about animal care

- Written activity - Oral questions

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Animals - Writing animal care guides

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

- Write a care guide for a chosen domestic animal listing care activities.
- Demonstrate understanding of what domestic animals need to live well.
- Develop a sense of responsibility for the welfare of domestic animals.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, write care activities for domestic animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits or birds.
- Share the care guides with the class.
- Discuss why it is important to provide regular care for domestic animals.

How can we write a care guide for a domestic animal?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Exercise books for writing care guides
- Reference books

- Written activity - Observation

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Animals - Writing animal care guides

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

- Write a care guide for a chosen domestic animal listing care activities.
- Demonstrate understanding of what domestic animals need to live well.
- Develop a sense of responsibility for the welfare of domestic animals.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, write care activities for domestic animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits or birds.
- Share the care guides with the class.
- Discuss why it is important to provide regular care for domestic animals.

How can we write a care guide for a domestic animal?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Exercise books for writing care guides
- Reference books

- Written activity - Observation

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Animals - Practising care for domestic animals

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

- Engage in role-play activities that demonstrate how to care for a domestic animal.
- Identify lessons about animal care from pictures and skits.
- Commit to caring for domestic animals with compassion and responsibility.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of domestic animal care and discuss what is being done.
- Choose a domestic animal and act out skits showing how to care for it.
- Discuss what was learned from the animal care skits.

How do we show that we value and care for domestic animals?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Role-play space
- Pictures of animal care activities

- Observation - Oral questions

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Animals - Value of domestic animals

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

- Explain the overall value of domestic animals to human beings.
- Listen to a resource person on the care and value of domestic animals.
- Appreciate the importance of treating domestic animals with love and care.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Listen to a resource person (farmer or animal keeper) on the value and care of domestic animals.
- Discuss the overall importance of domestic animals to human beings and the community.
- Sing songs or discuss stories about the importance of animals to human beings.

Why should we value and care for domestic animals in our community?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Resource person (farmer or animal keeper)
- Songs about animals

- Oral questions - Observation

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Waste Materials - Types of waste materials

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

- Identify different types of waste materials found in the environment.
- Name waste materials from pictures and classify them.
- Appreciate that waste materials can be put to useful purposes rather than simply discarded.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use pictures, video clips or real objects to explore various types of waste materials in the environment.
- Observe pictures of waste materials and name each one shown.
- Discuss which waste materials are commonly found in the school and home environments.

What types of waste materials can be found in our environment?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Real waste material samples or pictures
- Digital devices and video clips

- Oral questions - Observation

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Waste Materials - Types of waste materials

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

- Identify different types of waste materials found in the environment.
- Name waste materials from pictures and classify them.
- Appreciate that waste materials can be put to useful purposes rather than simply discarded.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use pictures, video clips or real objects to explore various types of waste materials in the environment.
- Observe pictures of waste materials and name each one shown.
- Discuss which waste materials are commonly found in the school and home environments.

What types of waste materials can be found in our environment?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Real waste material samples or pictures
- Digital devices and video clips

- Oral questions - Observation

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Waste Materials - Income from waste materials

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

- Describe ways in which waste materials can be used to generate income.
- Fill in a table identifying income-generating uses for different waste materials.
- Value the potential of waste materials as a source of income in the community.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe a table of waste materials and income-generating uses and copy it in the exercise book.
- Discuss various ways of using waste to generate income in the immediate environment.
- Use digital devices or print materials to search for more ideas on making money from waste.

How can waste materials be used to generate income?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Pictures and video clips on waste-to-income activities
- Digital devices and print media

- Written activity - Oral questions

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Waste Materials - Making jewellery from waste

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

- Make jewellery using waste materials such as beads, buttons or old jewellery pieces.
- Demonstrate creativity when upcycling waste materials into useful items.
- Develop a positive attitude towards reducing waste through creative reuse.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe and discuss examples of jewellery made from waste materials (beaded necklaces, button necklaces).
- Make jewellery using waste materials such as beads, buttons or old jewellery.
- Display completed jewellery in class and discuss how each piece was made.

How can we make beautiful items from waste materials?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Beads, buttons, old jewellery, string, glue
- Scissors

- Practical activity - Observation

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Waste Materials - Making jewellery from waste

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

- Make jewellery using waste materials such as beads, buttons or old jewellery pieces.
- Demonstrate creativity when upcycling waste materials into useful items.
- Develop a positive attitude towards reducing waste through creative reuse.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe and discuss examples of jewellery made from waste materials (beaded necklaces, button necklaces).
- Make jewellery using waste materials such as beads, buttons or old jewellery.
- Display completed jewellery in class and discuss how each piece was made.

How can we make beautiful items from waste materials?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Beads, buttons, old jewellery, string, glue
- Scissors

- Practical activity - Observation

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Waste Materials - Making animal feeders from waste

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

- Make animal feeders using waste materials (plastic bottles, cardboard, old containers).
- Explain how making animal feeders from waste reduces environmental waste.
- Appreciate how creativity and innovation can turn waste into useful tools.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe examples of animal feeders made from waste materials.
- Make animal feeders using plastic bottles, cardboard or old containers.
- Display the animal feeders in class and discuss how they were made.

How can we use waste materials to make useful items for animals?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Plastic bottles, cardboard, old containers
- Scissors, glue, string

- Practical activity - Observation

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Waste Materials - Managing and disposing of waste

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

- Describe the process of managing waste materials (handling, storing and disposing).
- Identify safe and correct methods of waste disposal from pictures.
- Commit to observing safety measures when handling and disposing of waste materials.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of waste management: handling, storing and disposing of waste materials.
- Observe pictures of waste disposal methods and discuss which are safe and correct.
- Discuss what safety measures should be taken when handling waste.

How should we safely manage and dispose of waste materials?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Pictures of waste disposal methods
- Exercise books

- Observation - Oral questions

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Waste Materials - Waste disposal poster and project

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

- Make a poster showing safety measures to observe when disposing of waste materials.
- Plan and carry out a project using waste materials to make items to use or sell.
- Display transparency and responsibility when accounting for items or income generated from the project.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Make a poster showing different safety measures to observe when disposing of waste.
- Display and discuss posters in class.
- Plan a class project to make items from waste materials to use or sell.

How do we communicate safe waste disposal practices to others?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Manilla paper and markers
- Waste materials for project planning

- Practical activity - Observation

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Waste Materials - Waste disposal poster and project

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

- Make a poster showing safety measures to observe when disposing of waste materials.
- Plan and carry out a project using waste materials to make items to use or sell.
- Display transparency and responsibility when accounting for items or income generated from the project.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Make a poster showing different safety measures to observe when disposing of waste.
- Display and discuss posters in class.
- Plan a class project to make items from waste materials to use or sell.

How do we communicate safe waste disposal practices to others?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Manilla paper and markers
- Waste materials for project planning

- Practical activity - Observation

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Waste Materials - Waste materials project

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

- Carry out a project that puts waste materials from the environment to appropriate use.
- Complete sentences using key vocabulary on waste management (upcycle, community, money).
- Value the role of creativity and innovation in managing waste materials for community benefit.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Make items from waste materials in school to use or sell as a class project.
- Fill in blanks using words: friends, upcycle, community, money to consolidate learning.
- Discuss how upcycling and recycling benefits the school community.

How can our waste materials project benefit our school community?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Waste materials for the project
- Exercise books for written activity

- Practical activity - Oral questions

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Waste Materials - Sorting and classifying waste

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

- Sort waste materials into categories (paper, plastic, glass, metal, organic).
- Classify waste materials based on whether they can be reused, recycled or discarded.
- Appreciate the importance of sorting waste for environmental management.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sort and classify waste materials collected from the school environment into categories.
- Discuss which waste materials can be reused, recycled or discarded safely.
- Share findings on waste sorting in class.

How can we sort waste materials to manage them better?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Collected waste materials for sorting
- Charts for classification

- Observation - Practical activity

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Waste Materials - Digital research on income from waste

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

- Use digital devices or print materials to search for more ideas on making money from waste.
- Share research findings on waste-to-income opportunities with classmates.
- Show initiative and creativity when exploring ways to generate income from waste.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use digital devices or print materials to search for information on ways of making money from waste.
- Share findings on waste-to-income opportunities in class.
- Discuss which waste-to-income ideas are most practical for the school community.

What new ideas can we find on generating income from waste materials?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Digital devices and print media
- Internet access

- Observation - Oral questions

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Waste Materials - Digital research on income from waste

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

- Use digital devices or print materials to search for more ideas on making money from waste.
- Share research findings on waste-to-income opportunities with classmates.
- Show initiative and creativity when exploring ways to generate income from waste.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use digital devices or print materials to search for information on ways of making money from waste.
- Share findings on waste-to-income opportunities in class.
- Discuss which waste-to-income ideas are most practical for the school community.

What new ideas can we find on generating income from waste materials?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Digital devices and print media
- Internet access

- Observation - Oral questions

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Waste Materials - Project planning

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

- Plan a class project to make items from waste materials to use or sell.
- Discuss safety measures to observe when handling waste materials during the project.
- Show responsibility and creativity when planning the waste materials project.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss and agree on a class project to make items from waste materials.
- List the waste materials needed and assign roles to group members.
- Discuss safety measures to observe when handling waste materials during the project.

How do we plan a class project using waste materials responsibly?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Project planning sheet
- Waste materials list

- Observation - Oral questions

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Waste Materials - Project planning

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

- Plan a class project to make items from waste materials to use or sell.
- Discuss safety measures to observe when handling waste materials during the project.
- Show responsibility and creativity when planning the waste materials project.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss and agree on a class project to make items from waste materials.
- List the waste materials needed and assign roles to group members.
- Discuss safety measures to observe when handling waste materials during the project.

How do we plan a class project using waste materials responsibly?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Project planning sheet
- Waste materials list

- Observation - Oral questions

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Waste Materials - Project implementation

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

- Implement the class project by making items from waste materials.
- Apply safety measures when handling waste materials during the project.
- Demonstrate creativity and collaboration when carrying out the waste materials project.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Implement the planned class project by making items from waste materials.
- Observe safety measures when handling waste materials.
- Display completed items in class for evaluation.

How do we work together to make useful items from waste materials?

- Environmental Activities Grade 3 Learner's Book - Waste materials for the project
- Safety gear (gloves where needed)

- Practical activity - Observation