FIRST –TERM 2023/2024 SESSION

DATE: MONDAY 30TH OCTOBER - FRIDAY 3RD NOVEMBER, 2023.

Week: 9 Day: 1 & 2 Class: Grade 2 Ability: Mixed Subject: Science
Topic: Forces
OBJECTIVES ACTIVITY KEYWORDS/DIFFERENTIATION RESOURCES/PLENARY
WALT (objectives) INTRODUCTION (2mins) KEYWORDS RESOURCES
 Define force and Forces  Smart board.
identify its  Begin the lesson by asking the students if they Gravity  Chart paper or
characteristics. know what a force is and if they can provide any Push whiteboard
 Differentiate between examples. Pull  Markers or chalk
different types of Write the word "force" on the whiteboard and Stop  Various objects to
forces, such as push, engage in a class discussion about its meaning demonstrate forces (e.g.,
pull, and gravity. and examples of forces they encounter in books, balls, magnets)
 Observe and describe everyday life  Picture cards or
the effects of forces on DIFFERENTIATION illustrations depicting
objects. (92) What is Force? | Contact Force and Non-Contact Enrichment: different forces (e.g.,
 Engage in hands-on Force | Science Lesson for Kids - YouTube Whole class Activity. pushing, pulling, gravity)
activities to explore  Balloons, straws, and
different forces  Students listen to and string (for an optional
WILF (Outcome) EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION 15mins) sing along to a song activity)
 Tell learners to watch the video about forces.  videos
 Children can define (92) Contact and Non-Contact Forces (Grade 3 & 4) | (92) Forces Can Push or Pull
force and identify its | Science Is A Snap | Jack
TutWay - YouTube.
characteristics. Hartmann - YouTube PLENARY
 Have learners imitate your moves.
 Children can  Tell learners the functions of Traditional music. Assessment (5mins)
differentiate between  Informally assess
different types of GUIDED PRACTICE/INTERACTIVE MODELING (20mins) students' understanding
forces, such as push, Activity 1: Types of Forces through class discussions
pull, and gravity. and observations during
 Children can observe  Display picture cards depicting different forces on activities.
and describe the the board.  Use questioning
effects of forces on  Ask students to identify and name the type of techniques to check for
objects. force shown in each picture. comprehension of force
 Children can engage in  Discuss and explain each type of force, including concepts.
hands-on activities to  Evaluate students' ability
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explore different forces push, pull, and gravity. to correctly identify and
 Provide real-life examples for better categorize forces in the
understanding. sorting activity.
 Assess students'
Activity 2: Forces in Action engagement and
participation in the
 Conduct a series of demonstrations using objects. hands-on exploration
 Show how a push force makes a toy car move activity.
forward and a pull force makes it move backward.
 Demonstrate how gravity pulls objects down Review and closing (8mins)
when dropped.  Review the concept of
 Engage the students in discussions after each forces, emphasizing the
demonstration to reinforce their understanding. different types discussed
during the lesson.
 Allow students to ask any
Activity 3: Hands-on Exploration
remaining questions or
share their observations
 Divide the students into small groups. and experiences.
 Provide various objects for them to explore and  Summarize the importance
manipulate. of understanding forces
 Instruct the students to use different forces and their effects on objects.
(pushing, pulling) to move the objects.  Conclude the lesson by
 Encourage them to observe and describe the providing a real-life
effects of forces on the objects. example where forces are
 Circulate among the groups, offering guidance at play (e.g., a soccer ball
and asking probing questions to deepen their being kicked).
understanding.

Activity 4: Force Sorting

 Create a sorting activity on the board or a large

sheet of paper.
 Draw three columns labeled "Push," "Pull," and
"Gravity."
 Display pictures or use objects to represent
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different forces.
 Ask students to categorize each picture or object
under the appropriate column.
 Discuss their choices as a class, emphasizing the
characteristics of each force type.

INDEPENDENT WORKING TIME (15mins)

 Ask questions on the topic taught.
 Instruct students to attempt the quiz on forces.
(92) Science: Force | Can you tell the Force in each
picture Quiz - YouTube