Year 4 NERDC Basic Technology Curriculum Primary 4. Technology and You, Shape construction, Forms of Energy – Schemeofwork.com
THEME 1: UNDERSTANDING BASIC TECHNOLOGY
Week 1
Topic: Technology and You
Performance objectives
- state the meaning of technology
- list the importance of technology
- state the products of technology
Contents
- Meaning of technology Importance of technology
- Products of technology
Teacher’s Activities
- Explains and defines technology with good discussions
- Explains the importance of technology with illustrations
- Shows films of products of technology
- Produces charts that illustrate the products of technology
Student’s Activities
- Participate in class Discussions
- Identify the products of technology
- Watch the films and ask questions
- Study the chart and understand the need for technology
Teaching & Learning Material
- Charts and pictures showing technological products
- Video cassettes films etc
Evaluation Guide
- state the meaning of technology
- state three importance of technology
- list three products of technology
Week 2
Topic: Shape construction with paper, wood or metal
Performance objectives
- state the meaning of shape construction
- list materials used for shape construction
- identify and state tools used in shape constructions
- fold and bend metal or cardboard to form an object
Contents
- Concept of shape construction
- Materials used for shape construction:
- wood
- metal and
- paper
- Cutting tools used in shape construction e.g. chisel, snips, scissors, saws, etc
- Shape construction methods:
- folding
- bending
Teacher’s Activities
- Discusses and defines shape construction
- Displays materials used for cutting in shape construction
- Demonstrates how objects can be formed by folding and bending:
- cylinder
- cone
- box
- funnel
Student’s Activities
- Participate in discussion
- Observe the materials and cutting tools displays
- Watch the demonstration of how to construct shapes
- Construct shapes using cardboard
Teaching & Learning Material
- Chisel
- Snips
- Scissors
- Pliers
- Hammer
- Mallets
- Cardboard
- Sheet of metal
Evaluation Guide
- state what shape construction Means
- list three tools and materials used in shape construction
- use cardboard sheet to construct a cylinder, cone and box
Week 3
Topic: Vehicles
Performance objectives
- state what a vehicle is
- identify different types of vehicle
- identify different parts of vehicle (external parts)
- draw different types and parts of vehicles
- State the use of a vehicle
- state one disadvantage of a vehicle
Contents
- Meaning of a vehicle
- Different types of vehicles:
- Bicycle
- Motorcycle
- car
- bus
- truck/trailer
- External parts of vehicle
- Use and disadvantage of vehicle
Teacher’s Activities
- Guides pupils in defining a vehicle
- Initiates the class discussion on different types of vehicle, uses and disadvantage with pupils participating actively
- Guides pupils in drawing different types of vehicles and vehicle parts
Student’s Activities
- Pupils participate in the discussion
- Pupils draw different types of vehicles
- Pupils state the use of vehicle
Teaching & Learning Material
- Charts
- Toy vehicles
- Vehicles in the school compound
Evaluation Guide
- state what a vehicle is
- list different types of vehicles
- state one use of vehicle
- state one disadvantage of vehicle
Year 4 NERDC Basic Technology Curriculum Primary 4 – Schemeofwork.com
THEME 2: YOU AND ENERGY
Week 1
Topic: Forms of Energy
Performance objectives
- state uses of energy
- identify different sources of energy
Contents
- Uses of energy e.g. to work
- Sources of energy; e.g. sun, tide and waves, fuels, wind and water
Teacher’s Activities
- Uses specific examples in emphasizing the differences between the various forms of energy
- Uses charts and pictures to guide pupils to identify and name various sources of energy
Student’s Activities
- Participate in class discussions and group activities
- Name various sources of energy
Teaching & Learning Material
- Relevant charts and pictures
- Candle
- torch light
- gas
- Oil
- Charcoal
- kerosene
- Solar panel in surrounding
- Radio
Evaluation Guide
- list two common sources of energy
- mention two uses of energy
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