Lesson Plan – Class 5 EVS
Topics:
- Experiments with Water
- A Treat for Mosquitoes
Instructional Objectives
• Explore the properties of water such as solubility, sinking/floating, and evaporation.
• Understand daily-life applications of water-based experiments.
• Learn about diseases spread by mosquitoes and ways to prevent them.
• Understand the life cycle of mosquitoes and importance of cleanliness.
Introduction
Begin with questions and real observations:
- “What happens when you mix salt or sugar in water?” (Experiments with Water)
- “Have you seen water standing near your home? What happens after a few days?” (A Treat
for Mosquitoes)
Use real containers, sugar, salt, oil, and mosquito larvae visuals to connect students with the
topics.
1. Content and Methodology
Content Methodology
Solubility of Substances Dissolve salt, sugar, oil in water and
observe
Float and Sink Drop different objects into water to test
behavior
Evaporation Place water in sun and shade to observe
time to dry
Mosquito Life Cycle Show videos/pictures of eggs, larvae, pupa,
adult
Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes Discussion on dengue, malaria, preventive
measures
Cleanliness and Stagnant Water Group activity: prepare cleanliness action
chart
2. Activities
**Experiments with Water:**
- Experiment stations: dissolve items, float/sink test, drying time with stopwatch
- Chart preparation on evaporation
**A Treat for Mosquitoes:**
- Role-play: Mosquito life cycle
- Group project: Poster on "Prevent Mosquito Breeding" using real observations
3. Learning Outcomes
• Identify what dissolves in water and what does not.
• Explain why some objects float and some sink.
• Understand evaporation and its role in daily life.
• Describe how mosquitoes breed and spread disease.
• Suggest ways to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses.
4. Remedial Steps
• Repeat experiments in small groups with teacher guidance.
• Use bilingual instructions and visual aids.
• Create simple charts for comparison and reinforcement.
• Conduct group quiz or game for recap.
5. Home Assignments
**Experiments with Water:**
- Observe what items at home dissolve or float in water and make a list.
- Write a short note on how water dries faster under sunlight.
**A Treat for Mosquitoes:**
- Draw the life cycle of a mosquito.
- Note places around the house where water collects and how to prevent it.