First Term Lesson Note for Week Six
Class : Primary Four
Subject : Basic Science and Technology
Topic : Weather (Meaning and factors affecting it)
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
Basic Science and Technology for Primary Schools, Book 4.
Lagos State Unified schemes of work for Upper Primary, (Primary 4 – 6)
Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing the meaning of weather and factors affecting weather.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. Define weather
ii. Mention the factors affecting weather
iii. Identify the weather instruments
Content :
OUR WEATHER
Weather is the state of a particular environment at a given period of time.
Climate is the weather condition of a place over a long period of time.
A person that studies the weather and predict the weather is called a Meteorologist or weather forecaster.
Factors affecting Weather
The condition of the weather affecting the way we behave and react.
There are different factors that affect weather, these are:
Wind
Sunshine
Rainfall
Temperature
Humidity
Cloud
Atmospheric pressure
Weather instrument and functions
The following are weather instruments:
i. Thermometer – it is used to measure the temperature of a person.
ii. Barometer – it is used to measure the pressure of the atmosphere.
iii. Anemometer – it is used to measure the speed of the wind.
iv. Rain gauge – it is used to measure the quantity or amount of rainfall.
v. Hygrometer – it is used to measure water vapor in the air (relative humidity).
vi. Clock – it is used to show time.
vii. Photometer – used to measure Light intensity.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : The Teacher revises the previous lesson by asking questions on changes in animals.
Step 2 : The Teacher introduces the lesson by explaining the weather
Step 3 : The Teacher identify the factors affecting weather.
Step 4 : The Teacher then mentions the instrument for measuring weather and their functions.
LEARNERS ACTIVITIES
Learners participate in the class discussion and contribute greatly.
LESSON EVALUATION
Teacher ask the learners to:
1. Define weather.
2. Identify the factors affecting weather.
3. Mention three weather instruments
4. State the functions of the following weather instruments.
i. Thermometer – ________________________
ii. Rain Guage – __________________________
iii. Barometer – __________________________
iv. Anemometer – ________________________
CONCLUSION: The teacher summarize the lesson and makes necessary corrections.