Technology and Products of Technology Primary 4 (Basic 4) Second Term Week 8 Basic Science

TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTS OF TECHNOLOGY, MAKING SIMPLE TECHNOLOGY PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) SECOND TERM WEEK 8 BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SECOND TERM

WEEK 8

PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) 

THEME – UNDERSTANDING BASIC TECHNOLOGY 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Meaning and Importance of Technology Primary 4 (Basic 4) Second Term Week 6 Basic Science and Technology

TOPIC – PRODUCTS OF TECHNOLOGY 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Explain the meaning of technology.

2. Identify products of technology.

3. Mention examples of technological products.

4. Explain the importance of technological products.

5. Make simple technological devices using local materials.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about the meaning and importance of technology and how technology helps people perform tasks more easily and efficiently.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by helping pupils identify the products of technology found around them and learn how simple technological items can be made using locally available materials.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Mobile phone

2. Radio

3. Toy car

4. Plastic bottles

5. Cardboard papers

6. Empty cans

7. Scissors

8. Glue

9. Charts showing technological products

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

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Technology has produced many useful items that help people in their daily lives. These items are called products of technology.

Some simple technological products can also be made from local materials.

MEANING OF TECHNOLOGY

Technology is the use of knowledge, skills, tools, and machines to solve problems and make life easier.

PRODUCTS OF TECHNOLOGY

Products of technology are items made through the application of technology.

Examples include:

1. Mobile phones

2. Computers

3. Radios

4. Televisions

5. Cars

6. Bicycles

7. Fans

8. Refrigerators

IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS

1. They make work easier.

2. They save time.

3. They improve communication.

4. They aid transportation.

5. They improve learning and entertainment.

MAKING SIMPLE TECHNOLOGY

ACTIVITY 1: Making a Toy Car

Materials Needed

• Empty plastic bottle

• Four bottle covers

• Two sticks (or skewers)

• Glue

• Nail or sharp object (teacher’s supervision)

Procedure

• Wash and dry the plastic bottle.

• Make holes on both sides of the bottle.

• Pass the sticks through the holes.

• Make holes in the bottle covers.

• Fix the bottle covers to the ends of the sticks as wheels.

• Ensure the wheels can roll freely.

Observation

• The toy car can move when pushed.

Conclusion

• A simple technological product can be made from local materials.

ACTIVITY 2: Making a Paper Fan

Materials Needed

• Cardboard paper

• Glue or tape

• Ice cream stick or small stick

• Scissors

Procedure

• Cut the cardboard into a fan shape.

• Decorate the cardboard if desired.

• Attach the stick to the bottom of the cardboard using glue.

• Allow it to dry.

Observation

• The fan can be used to create cool air.

Conclusion

• Simple technology can make work easier and more comfortable.

ACTIVITY 3: Making a Pencil Holder

Materials Needed

• Empty tin, can, or plastic container

• Coloured paper

• Glue

• Scissors

Procedure

• Clean the container thoroughly.

• Wrap coloured paper around the container.

• Glue the paper firmly.

• Allow it to dry.

• Place pencils and pens inside.

Observation

• The holder keeps writing materials neatly arranged.

Conclusion

• Technology helps people create useful items from available materials.

PRACTICE ACTIVITY EXERCISE

1. What materials were used to make the toy car?

2. What is the use of a paper fan?

3. Why is a pencil holder useful?

4. Mention one technological product made during the practical activity.

5. What did you learn from making simple technology?

6. Examples of simple technology pupils can make:

TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT

A. Answer the Questions

1. What is technology?

2. What are products of technology?

3. Mention four products of technology.

4. State two importance of technological products.

5. Mention one simple technological item that can be made from local materials.

B. Fill in the Blanks

6. Technology helps to make work ______.

7. A mobile phone is a product of ______.

8. A ______ is used to keep pencils and pens.

9. Cars help in ______.

10. A toy car can be made from an empty ______ bottle.

C. True or False

11. Technology makes life easier. ______

12. A radio is a product of technology. ______

13. A toy car cannot be made from local materials. ______

14. Technological products help people communicate. ______

15. A pencil holder is useful for keeping writing materials. ______

D. Matching

Match the product with its use:

16. Mobile phone → A. Holding pencils and pens

17. Car → B. Communication

18. Radio → C. Transportation

19. Pencil holder → D. Information and entertainment

20. Fan → E. Cooling the air

ANSWER KEYS

1. Technology is the use of knowledge, tools, and machines to solve problems and make work easier.

2. Products of technology are items made through the use of technology.

3. Mobile phone, computer, radio, television, car, fan (any four).

4. They make work easier and save time (any two).

5. Toy car, paper fan, pencil holder (any one).

6. easier

7. technology

8. pencil holder

9. transportation

10. plastic

11. True

12. True

13. False

14. True

15. True

16. B. Communication

17. C. Transportation

18. D. Information and entertainment

19. A. Holding pencils and pens

20. E. Cooling the air

SUMMARY

 

Pupils learned that technology produces useful items called products of technology. They also learned examples, importance, and how to make simple technological products using local materials.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. The teacher displays technological products such as a mobile phone, radio, fan, toy car, and computer (or pictures of them).

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils observe and identify the items.

2. The teacher asks pupils to mention technological products they use at home and in school.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils mention items such as phones, televisions, radios, and fans.

3. The teacher explains that technology produces useful items called products of technology.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively.

4. The teacher introduces the topic: Technology and Products of Technology, Making Simple Technology.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils repeat the topic.

5. The teacher explains examples of products of technology such as mobile phones, computers, cars, televisions, and refrigerators.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify and mention additional examples.

6. The teacher discusses the importance of technological products in communication, transportation, education, and entertainment.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils give examples of how they use technological products.

7. The teacher demonstrates how to make a simple technological product, such as a toy car or pencil holder, using local materials.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils observe and participate in the activity.

8. The teacher explains the materials used and the steps involved in making the simple technological product.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils ask questions and take notes.

9. The teacher writes key points on the board for pupils to copy.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils copy into their notebooks.

10. The teacher summarizes the lesson by revising the meaning of technology, products of technology, and simple technology-making activities.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate in the summary and answer oral questions.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What is technology?

2. What are products of technology?

3. Mention four products of technology.

4. State two importance of technological products.

5. Mention one simple technological item you can make.