Change Around Us – Meaning (Types) and Causes of Erosion (Primary 5) ASEI PDSI METHOD
Last Updated on July 17, 2020 by Alabi M. S.
BASIC SCIENCE
BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SMASE – ASEI PDSI METHOD
FIRST TERM
WEEK 5
PRIMARY 5
PREVIOUS LESSON – Noise Pollution (Primary 5) ASEI PDSI METHOD
TOPIC – EROSION
LEARNING AREA
Lesson One – Meaning and Types of Erosion
Lesson Two – Causes of Soil Erosion
Lesson Three – Revision and Test
TIME – 40 Minutes each.
LEARNING OUTCOME
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to –
- Explain the meaning of erosion.
- State two causes of erosion
RATIONALE
Erosion is the wearing away of the earth’s surface soil by water, wind and other human activities. Due to erosion, many lives and properties have been lost due to erosion problems in many communities. Common causes of erosion are rainfall, flood events, wind. Also, certain human activities like construction works and bush burning can expose the soil to erosion.
The lesson will enable the pupils to understand and appreciate the concept of erosion and how to avoid these causes of erosion.
LEARNING MATERIALS
The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:
1. Buckets of water, hand fans. soil and trays (per groups).
2. Pictures or charts showing erosion.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
Rainfall is the main causes of running water and strong wind comes along with different particles especially soil. The pupils understand these concepts.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Scheme of work
Basic Science and Technology
All Relevant Materials
Online Materials – Method 1 – Change Around Us – Meaning (Types) and Causes of Erosion (Primary 5)
LESSON PLAN/DEVELOPMENT
ASEI PDSI LESSON NOTES
LESSON DEVELOPMENT 1 – Meaning and Types of Erosion docx
LESSON DEVELOPMENT 2 – Causes of Soil Erosion docx
LESSON DEVELOPMENT 3 – REVISION AND TEST
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About The Author
Alabi M. S.
Michael Segun is graduate of Mathematics/Geography (NCE) and Business Studies (B/SC and M/ED) with over 18 years working experience in the education sector. He has worked in few private schools, Landmark Tutor - as Home Teacher and currently working in one of the public schools in Lagos. He attended the following trainings - Universal Basic Education Commission - 2007, Capacity Building Programme for Teachers under MDGs - 2011, Strengthen Mathematics and Science Education Project (SMASE) - Cycle 1 2018, EkoExcel - 2020 and School Based Professional Development Model - 2021. Michael is a senior member of the ClassRoomNote Editorial Team. You may contact him via his email- [email protected]