Subject: Social Studies | Class: Primary 1 | Term: 3rd Term | Week: 6
Previous Lesson: Sources and Uses of Water — Week 5
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to enumerate the uses of water in industries.
Introduction
Water is one of the necessities of life. Animals, plants, and human beings cannot live without water. Apart from its uses at home, water is also very important in industries — places where goods are manufactured and processed.
Industrial Uses of Water
| Industrial Use | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1. Fabricating | Water is used in making and assembling parts in factories. |
| 2. Processing | Water is used in processing raw materials into finished goods, e.g. in food and beverage factories. |
| 3. Washing | Water is used to wash raw materials, equipment, and factory floors. |
| 4. Diluting | Water is used to dilute thick substances to the right concentration. |
| 5. Cooling | Water is used to cool hot machines and prevent overheating. |
| 6. Mixing Chemicals | Water is used to mix chemicals in pharmaceutical and chemical industries. |
| 7. Producing Products | Water is a key ingredient in producing food, drinks, paper, and other products. |
| 8. Transporting Products | Water (rivers, seas) is used as a means of transporting goods from one place to another. |
Comparison: Home Uses vs Industrial Uses
| Home Uses | Industrial Uses |
|---|---|
| Drinking | Processing raw materials |
| Cooking | Cooling machines |
| Bathing | Mixing chemicals |
| Washing clothes | Fabricating products |
Lesson Evaluation
- Enumerate 5 uses of water in industries.
- What is the difference between the home use and industrial use of water?
- Why is water important in industries?
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