Sources and Forms of Energy

Curriculum details

Strand

Forces and Energy (Strand 4)

Sub-strand

Sources and Forms of Energy (4.1)

Content standard

B2.4.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the concept of energy, its various forms, sources and the ways in which it can be transformed and conserved

Indicator

B2.4.1.1.1 - Identify everyday applications of energy

Suggested placement

Term 2, Week 6 (Week 18 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference

Science Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 42

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Learners perform various activities involving the use of energy, e.g. jumping, clapping, pushing objects, walking, switching on the lights etc. in the classroom.
- Learners find out what helps them to perform the activities mentioned
- Learners watch pictures or videos on people doing activities involving energy. e.g. a person pounding "fufu", riding a bicycle, fetching water from a well, switching on light, playing music, etc., to reinforce the use of energy
- Learners explain what happens to a person who does not eat food for a long time.
- Summarise the lesson by explaining that energy is what gives learners and everybody the strength to do everyday activities
- Create a poster of a person engaging in an activity that uses energy, e.g. pushing an object, a farmer weeding, fishermen paddling a boat, and display them for discussion.
NB: Engage learners in more activities to demonstrate the application of energy