Hi, Primary 5 students! Welcome back to Basic Science and Technology, our Basic Science curriculum theme. In our previous lesson, we learned about No previous lesson found.. Today, we’re going to learn about ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- List 3 materials for maintaining a healthy environment.
- Plan, clean, and beautify your school environments.
- Plant flowers to beautify your environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
A healthy environment is essential for our well-being. It’s important to understand the materials needed to maintain a clean, safe, and beautiful environment.
What are Materials for Maintaining a Healthy Environment?
These are essential items that help keep our surroundings clean, safe, and beautiful. Some of these materials include:
- Brooms: Used for sweeping dirt and debris from floors and outdoor areas.
- Waste bins: For collecting and disposing of trash properly.
- Gardening tools: Such as hoes, cutlass, and rakes, are used for planting, weeding, and maintaining gardens.
- Watering cans: Used for watering plants and keeping them healthy.
- Cleaning supplies: Like soap, detergents, and disinfectants, are used to clean surfaces and remove germs.
- Recycling bins: For separating recyclable materials like paper, plastic, and glass.
- Compost bins: For breaking down organic waste like food scraps and yard trimmings into nutrient-rich compost.
- Gloves: To protect your hands while cleaning and gardening.
Planning and Cleanliness
Planning and cleanliness are crucial for a healthy environment. They involve:
- Planning: Thinking about how to organize and maintain your surroundings. This includes deciding where to place waste bins, how to organize recycling, and where to plant flowers.
- Cleanliness: Keeping your environment free of dirt, debris, and harmful substances. This involves regular sweeping, mopping, and trash removal.
Practical Activity
Let’s put our knowledge into practice! We’ll be planting flowers to beautify our school environment. This activity will help us understand the importance of using gardening tools and how planting flowers can improve the look and feel of our surroundings.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about environmental quality, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- List 3 materials for maintaining a healthy environment.
- Explain the importance of planning in environmental care.
- What practical activity did you engage in during the lesson?
- Why is it important to plant flowers in your school environment?
- How can you contribute to maintaining a healthy environment in your school?
Conclusion
Remember, maintaining a healthy environment is everyone’s responsibility. By using the right materials, planning effectively, and keeping our surroundings clean, we can create a more pleasant and sustainable environment for ourselves and future generations. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
