TENDERTOES ACADEMYLesson Plan
Teacher Name: Miss Choice
Date: 6th July 2026
Class: Grade 1
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: Weight (Heavier and Lighter)
Sub-topic: Comparing weight of objects
Previous Knowledge: Pupils are familiar with common classroom objects
Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Understand the concept of weight
Identify objects that are heavy and light
Compare two objects using the terms heavier and lighter
Arrange objects from lightest to heaviest
Instructional Materials
Stone, feather, book, pencil, bottle of water, pictures of objects, classroom items (bag, eraser, chalk, etc.)
Teaching methods: Questions and answer method
The teacher asks:
“Which is heavier, your school bag or your pencil case?”
“Can you lift a chair easily or a book easily?”
The teacher explains that weight means how heavy or light something is.
Presentation:
Step 1: Explanation
Heavy objects are hard to lift (e.g., chair, stone)
Light objects are easy to lift (e.g., feather, paper)
Class Activity 1: Sorting
Pupils sort items into:
Heavy objects
Light objects
Evaluation:
Ask pupils to mention two heavy objects in the classroom
Ask pupils to mention two light objects
Ask pupils to compare any two objects using “heavier” or “lighter”
Assignment:
1. What is weight?
Answer: Weight means how heavy or light something is.
2. Which is heavier, a stone or a feather?
Answer: A stone.
3. Which is lighter, a book or a pencil?
Answer: A pencil.
4. Name one heavy object in the classroom.
Answer: Chair/desk.
5. Name one light object in the classroom.
Answer: Eraser/pencil.
6. Can you lift a car easily?
Answer: No.
Conclusion:
The teacher revises that heavy objects are not easy to lift while light objects are easy to lift. Pupils are encouraged to compare objects at home and in their environment.