Functions of Each Traffic Light Signs Colour Primary 1 (Basic 1) Term 1 Week 9 Basic Science and Technology
BASIC SCIENCE
BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FIRST TERM
WEEK 9
PRIMARY 1
THEME – LEARNING ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT
PREVIOUS LESSON – ROAD TRAFFIC LIGHT SIGNS
TOPIC – TTRAFFIC LIGHT
LEARNING AREA
1. Introductory Activities
2. Functions of Traffic Light
3. Lesson Evaluation and Weekly Assessment
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to state the function of each road traffic light signs.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR
The pupils can identify colours like red, green, blue, etc.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of Lego sets/bricks.
METHOD OF TEACHING
Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.
Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Scheme of Work
9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Course Book
All Relevant Material
Online Information
CONTENT OF THE LESSON
LESSON ONE – INTRODUCTION
With the help of other staff, teacher takes the pupils to the nearest traffic light point (if available) observe how road traffic light work. For example, to observe the colour lights, Red – Stop, Yellow – Ready, Green – Go.
MEANING OF ROAD TRAFFIC LIGHT
Road traffic lights sign are lights used to control the movement of traffic. They are placed on roads. The different colors of lights tell drivers what to do.
IDENTIFICATION OF ROAD TRAFFIC LIGHTS SIGN AND COLOUR
EXPLORING THE FUNCTIONS OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT
Teacher’s/Pupil’s Activities – Take the pupils out to the nearby road with functional traffic lights and asks pupils to observe the action of the motorists with respect of the traffic lights.
LESSON TWO – FUNCTIONS OF ROAD TRAFFIC LIGHTS COLOUR
RED LIGHT
Red means STOP
YELLOW LIGHT
Yellow means READY TO GO
GREEN LIGHT
Green means GO
PRESENTATION
To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:
1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions;
2. Teacher organizes the pupils in groups depending on the size of the class.
3. With the help of other staff, teacher takes the pupils to the nearest traffic light point (if available) observe how road traffic light work. For example, to observe the colour lights, Red – Stop, Yellow – Ready, Green – Go.
Pupil’s Activities – The pupils identify the meaning of each traffic light.
4. Teacher displays a chart showing traffic lights and uses the pupils responses in activity 3 to introduce the lesson.
Pupil’s Activities – The pupils pay attention to the lesson introduction.
5. Teacher leads a class discussion on traffic lights and their functions.
Pupil’s Activities – The pupils participate actively in the class discussion and state meaning of each traffic light.
6. Teacher organizes a short drama to demonstrate the functions of traffic lights.
Pupil’s Activities – The pupils participate actively in the short drama to appreciate the important functions of traffic light.
7. Teacher summarizes the lesson on the board by using appropriate lesson evaluation.
Pupil’s Activities – The pupils participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding to most of the questions and write as instructed.
CONCLUSION
To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.
Next Lesson – Road Marking and Their Colours
LESSON EVALUATION
Teacher asks pupils to. state the functions of each of the following road traffic light:
1. Red
2. Yellow
3. Green
4. Match the colours of road traffic light with their colour.
🔴 Green
🟡 Red
🟢 Green
5. Match the colours of road traffic light with their functions.
Red GO
Yellow STOP
Green GET READ