LEARNING UNIT 3: Preserving Our Environment

Class: Standard 4 Theme: The World of Change Estimated frame: 5 days

Context: Our environment consists of everything around us. It significantly impacts on the quality of life we enjoy.
Environmental preservation refers to the sustainability and use as well as management of our natural and
man-made resources.
This learning unit seeks to address issues affecting our environment and provide students with the
necessary knowledge of their roles and responsibilities in the preserving of our environment for future use.

Outcomes: At the end of this learning experience students will:

evaluate the suitability of agro-processing methods

enjoy agro-processing and work in a safe manner
know how to use the different types of vocabulary across content areas
know how to write exposition using the process approach with focus on organizational structure,
introductory paragraph, transition words, content , language use, grammar and mechanics
reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators
solve problems involving direct proportion
demonstrate an understanding of algorithms, mental strategies and estimation strategies
gather, classify, organize and display data using tables, tally charts and graphs (pictographs, block
graphs and bar graphs) and interpret results
communicate findings and decisions made using vocabulary associated with statistics
demonstrate an understanding of mode
describe methods and analyse results and make decisions
communicate findings and decisions made using vocabulary associated with statistics
differentiate between the greenhouse effect and the enhanced greenhouse effect
distinguish among the four seasons and the activities associated with each
identify and map the major climatic divisions of the world using an atlas and a globe
create a sculpted piece based on a theme
 mirror body movements of partners, paying close attention to detail.

Learning 1. A Season for Change

Plans: 2. Food for Life

Resources: Learning Plan 1: small thermometers, jars/transparent containers, modelling clay, clock/watch (with
second hand), incandescent light bulb (100 watts), globe/map, pencil, worksheets, notebooks, ,
medicine dropper, teaspoon, tablespoon, small container/bottom of chubby bottle, straws, dilute acetic
acid (vinegar), baking powder, computer, internet

Learning Plan 2: computer, office software (Microsoft Excel or Open Office), ingredients for agro
processed product, bottles, assorted containers (size), Bristol board, markers

Assessments:

Oral Questioning
Rubrics
Checklist
Performance Task
Oral Presentations
Worksheets