Environment

Class: Grade 2
Topic: Environment
Sub-topic: Meaning, Types, Importance, and Keeping it Clean
 

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Define the environment
Name at least two types of the environment
Explain why the environment is important
Mention ways to keep the environment clean
 

Introduction 
Ask pupils:
“What is all around us?”
“Why should we take care of our surroundings?”
Explain: “Everything around us – air, water, plants, animals, land – makes up the environment.”
 

Teaching 
1. Meaning of Environment
The environment is everything that surrounds us – the air we breathe, the water we drink, the land we live on, plants, and animals.
2. Types of Environment
Natural Environment – things that occur naturally
Examples: Trees, rivers, mountains, animals
Man-made Environment – things made by people
Examples: Houses, schools, roads, parks
3. Importance of the Environment
Provides air to breathe
Gives us water to drink
Gives us food to eat (fruits, vegetables, animals)
Provides homes for humans and animals
Keeps the Earth beautiful
4. Keeping the Environment Clean
Throw trash in bins, not on the ground
Plant trees and water plants
Avoid polluting water bodies
Sweep and clean your surroundings
Teach others to protect the environment
 

Activity 
Pupils draw a picture of a clean environment
Discuss what makes the environment dirty and how to keep it clean
 

Conclusion 
Teacher summarizes:
“The environment is our home. We should take care of it by keeping it clean and planting trees.”
  
Questions
1. What is the environment?

The environment is everything that surrounds us – air, water, land, plants, and animals

2. Name one type of environment.

Natural environment / Man-made environment

3. Give one reason why the environment is important.

Provides air to breathe / Gives us water / Gives us food / Provides homes

4. Mention one way to keep the environment clean.

Throw trash in bins / Plant trees / Clean surroundings

5. Should we throw trash on the ground? No