Grade 3

Science
Lesson plan
Ln 11- Air, Water and weather

Day 1: Introduction to Air

Greetings and agenda Teacher 5 mins: "Good morning! Today, we'll learn about something
that surrounds us everywhere. Can you guess what it is?"
Warm-up interaction Activity 5 mins : Breathing exercise – Students breathe deeply and
discuss how air is felt but not seen.
Explanation through Q&A Teacher 10 mints: "What do you think air is made of?" Discuss
components like oxygen, nitrogen, etc., using a short animated video.
Activity 10 mints: Air is everywhere
Materials: Balloons, paper fans
Students blow balloons and observe that air occupies space.
Recap and Home Assignment HA 5 mints : Observe objects in the house that move due to
air and list them.

Day 2: Properties of Air

Greetings and agenda recap 3 mints
Video 7 mins: Air has weight and occupies space (2-3 minutes).
Hands-on activity 10 mints:
Materials: Glass, water, tissue paper
Activity: Invert a glass with tissue inside into water to show that air occupies space and
prevents water from entering.
Q&A session and discussion on real-life applications. 10mints
1. What is air made up of?
Answer: Air is made up of gases like oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and a small amount of
water vapor.
2. Why is air important for living things?
Answer: Air is important because it contains oxygen, which humans and animals need to
breathe, and carbon dioxide, which plants need for photosynthesis.
3. Why should we save water?
Answer: We should save water because it is important for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and
growing plants.
4. Name two natural sources of water.
Answer: Rivers and rain are two natural sources of water.
5.What is the water cycle?
Answer: The water cycle is the process of water evaporating, condensing into clouds, and falling
back to Earth as rain.
Recap and Home Assignment
HA 5 Mins: Draw a picture showing air being used (e.g., kites, balloons).

Day 3: Uses of Air

Greetings and agenda recap 2 mints.
Explanation 10 Mins: Uses of air (breathing, combustion, flying objects, etc.) through pictures
and diagrams.
Competency-Worksheet based Test (Fill-in-the-blanks, Match the columns).10mints
Match the following words with their correct definitions:
1. Evaporation - Water falling to the Earth
2. Condensation - Breathing in air
3. Inhale - Water turning into vapor
4. Exhale. - Breathing out air
5. Precipitation - Water vapor turning into liquid
II. Fill in the Blanks
1. We need ________________ to breathe.
Answer: air
2. The process of water turning into vapor is called _____________. Answer: evaporation
3. When we breathe in, we ____________ air.
Answer: inhale
4. _______________________ is the water that falls to the Earth. Answer: Precipitation
5. We need _______________________ to drink and stay healthy. Answer: water

Recall session 5 mins: Students share one use of air in their daily lives.
Recap and Home Assignment HA 5 mints: Write 3 uses of air and how you see it helping
around you.

Day 4: Introduction to Water, Sources and Properties

Greetings and agenda 3 mins Teacher : "Why is water important for us?"
Warm-up activity 5 mins: Discussion on water in daily life.
Video 15 mins: The Water Cycle (animation).
https://youtu.be/ncORPosDrjI?feature=shared
1.What is the water cycle?
Answer: The water cycle is the process by which water moves through the Earth and the
atmosphere. It includes evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
2. What is evaporation?
Answer: Evaporation is the process where water from rivers, lakes, and oceans changes into
water vapor due to the heat of the sun.
3. What happens during condensation?
Answer: During condensation, water vapor cools down and changes into tiny water droplets,
forming clouds.
4. What is precipitation?
Answer: Precipitation is when water falls from the clouds back to the Earth as rain, snow, or hail.
5. Why is the water cycle important?
Answer: The water cycle is important because it provides fresh water for drinking, helps plants
grow, and keeps the Earth’s water clean and moving.
Q&A 10 mints : Components of the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation).
Diagram activity 7 mins: Label the water cycle diagram.
Recap and Home Assignment 5 mints
HA: Draw the water cycle.

Day 5 :Weather and Seasons

Greetings and agenda 2 mins

Warm-up interaction 7 mins: “How does today’s weather feel?”

Video: Seasons (spring, summer, rainy, winter).
https://youtu.be/VgN2bLcEz0c?feature=shared Explanation 10mins: Weather conditions
(sunny, rainy, windy).
Questions to be asked during the video session
1. What would happen if the Earth stopped rotating around the sun? How would it
affect the seasons?
(Children should involve analysis of the relationship between the Earth's rotation and the
seasons)
2.Compare and contrast the weather in summer and winter. Which season do you think is
more enjoyable and why?
(Answer should involve evaluation of the weather in both seasons and a justification for
the preferred season)
Hands-on activity 10 mins: Create a weather chart for a week.

Recap and Home Assignment HA 5 mins: Track tomorrow’s weather and bring your
observation.
Create a collage of different seasons using pictures.

Day 6: Test
I. Choose the best answer
1. What is the season when it is usually hot and sunny?
A) Winter. B) Spring. C) Summer. D) Autumn
Answer: C) Summer
2. What type of weather do we usually have in winter?
A) Hot and sunny. B) Cold and snowy
C) Rainy and cloudy. D) Windy and stormy
Answer: B) Cold and snowy
3. What is the season when leaves change color and fall from trees?
A) Spring. B) Summer. C) Autumn.D) Winter
Answer: C) Autumn
II.Short Answer.
1. What is your favorite season and why?
2. What kind of clothes do you wear in winter?
Day 7 : Recall (Video class)
https://youtu.be/OqGV2zq1ZU0?feature=shared
1. What is air, and why do we need it?
2. Can you describe a time when you felt the air moving (e.g., wind, breeze)?
3. How do we use water in our daily lives, and why is conservation important?
4. What are some ways to keep our water clean and safe?
Day 8 : Shadow reading & Book Back
Day 9 & 10: Booklet Discussion
Day 11,12 & 13:F/N Discussion
Day 14 : Test
Fill in the Blanks
1. The seasons are caused by the Earth's rotation around the _________.Answer: sun
2. In spring, the weather usually gets ________ and warmer. Answer: sunnier
True or False
1. Summer is the coldest season. (False)
2. Autumn is the season when it snows. (False)
Thinka and answer
1. Describe what you see and feel during a rainy day.
(Answer should be around 2-3 sentences)
2. What are some activities you enjoy doing during your favorite season?
(Answer should be around 2-3 sentences)

Ln 9:Soil
Day 1:
● Formation of soil
● What Soil is Made Up Of and Its Types
Greetings and agenda 2mins
Teacher: "Good morning! Today, we’ll talk about the formation of something under our feet—
soil. Can you guess how soil is formed?"
Warm-up discussion 3 mins:
Teacher: "Have you ever seen sand, rocks, or mud? What do you think they become over
time?"
Explanation using a short video 10 mints: "How is soil formed?"
https://youtu.be/k9HXBemOM2c?feature=shared
1. What is soil, and where does it come from?
2. What are the different components that make up soil?
3. How is soil formed, and what processes are involved?
Explain Concepts: Weathering of rocks, role of water, wind, and plants in soil formation.
Soil contains sand, silt, clay, humus, water, and air.
Hands-on Activity 10 mins:
● Soil in a jar
Materials: A glass jar, water, soil.
Steps: Students shake soil in water and observe layers settle (sand, silt, clay).
● "Separating Soil Components"
Materials: Sieves, soil samples. Students separate sand, silt, and organic matter
Q&A 5 mins :
Teacher: "What is the topmost layer of soil called?" (Answer: Topsoil)
Recap and Home Assignment 5 mins:
HA: Draw and label the layers of soil in your notebook.

Day 2 : Types of Soil

Greetings and agenda 2 mints
Video class 5 mins: "Types of Soil – Sandy, Clayey, Loamy."
https://youtu.be/oANlkdgISm0?feature=shared
1. What are the different types of soil mentioned in the video?
2. Can you describe the characteristics of each type of soil?
3. How do the different types of soil support different types of plants and ecosystems?
Explanation 10 mins:
Characteristics of sandy soil (loose), clayey soil (sticky), loamy soil (ideal for plants).
Group Activity 10 mins: Touch and Feel Soil Types
Students observe and classify soil samples.
Recap and Home Assignment 5 mins :
HA: Write 2 characteristics of each soil type.

Day 3:
● Uses of Soil
● Soil Conservation
Greetings and agenda 3mins.
Warm-up discussion 7 mins:
Teacher: "What happens when soil is washed away by water?"
Explanation 10mins:
● Uses of soil for plants, building, pottery, and filtering water.
● "How to Protect Soil."
Video class 10 mins:
https://youtu.be/uo_ntewAemw?feature=shared
1. How does soil conservation relate to other environmental issues, like water conservation?
2. Can you think of a way that soil conservation affects the plants and animals that depend on
it?
3. How does human activity, like farming or construction, impact soil conservation?

Recap and Home Assignment 5 mins :

HA:
● Write 3 uses of soil in daily life.
● Write 2 ways you can protect soil.
Day 4 : Test
I.D.word
1. Gravel. 2. Erosion 3.Conservation
4.Earthworm. 5. Nutrients
II.Choose it.
1. What is the main component of soil?
a) Water. b) Air. c) Minerals and rocks.d) Living things. Answer: c) Minerals and rocks
2. Which of the following helps hold soil together?
a) Water. b) Air. c) Roots of plants.d) Sunlight
Answer: c) Roots of plants
3. What is the process called when soil is carried away by water or wind?
a) Erosion. b) Deposition
c) Sedimentation. d) Weathering
Answer: a) Erosion
III.Short Answer Questions
1. What is soil?
Answer: Soil is a mixture of minerals, rocks, water, air, and living things.
2. Why is soil important?
Answer: Soil is important because it helps plants grow and provides habitat for animals.

Day 5 : Shadow reading & Book Back

Day 6 & 7: Booklet Discussion
Day 8,9 & 10:F/N Discussion
Day 11 : Test
I.D.Words
Loamy, Clayey,Rocks, Minerals, substance
II.Fill-in-the-Blank
1. Soil is formed from the breakdown of _________________. Answer: rocks
2. _______________________ helps to hold soil in place. Answer: Vegetation
III.True or False
1. Soil is only found on land. (True)
2. All soil is fertile. (False)
IV.Diagram
Draw and label the different components of soil