Plumbing and Fittings – Vocational Aptitude Primary 1 Second Term, Week 5
Subject: Vocational Aptitude
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Age: 5–6 years
Topic: Plumbing and Fittings
Sub-topic: Meaning, Workers, Tools, and Equipment Used
Duration: 45 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:
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Say who a plumber is.
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Explain what plumbing means in simple terms.
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Mention at least 3 tools used by plumbers.
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Describe what fittings are in their house or school.
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Appreciate the role of plumbers in our homes and community.
Key Terms and Definitions
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Plumber: A person who fixes pipes, taps, and toilets.
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Plumbing: The work of fixing water pipes and bathrooms.
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Fittings: Things that help water move, like taps and sinks.
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Wrench: A tool to tighten pipes.
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Pipe: A round object water passes through.
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Leak: When water comes out from where it’s not supposed to.
Set Induction (Classroom Interaction)
Teacher: “Children, what will happen if the tap in your bathroom is broken and water is rushing out everywhere?”
Deborah: “Mummy will shout and bring bowl to fetch it!”
Teacher: “And who will she call to stop it?”
Emeka: “Plumbaaaaa!”
Teacher (laughing): “Yes oh! The plumber is like the water doctor. Today, we’ll learn about plumbing and fittings—the hidden heroes that stop our homes from turning into swimming pools!”
Entry Behavior
Many pupils have seen a plumber at home or in their neighborhood—fixing burst pipes or repairing leaking toilets. We’ll use that prior experience to anchor the lesson.
Learning Materials and Resources
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PVC pipes and pipe joints
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A small hand-held wrench
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Real or toy taps
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Picture charts of bathrooms and kitchens
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Role-play costumes (cap, overalls, empty toolbox)
Background Knowledge
In Week 3, we learned about mechanic workshops. Today, we shift focus from cars to water systems. Pupils will now learn about the people who ensure water flows properly in our homes and schools.
Embedded Core Skills
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Communication
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Environmental Awareness
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Observation
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Community Appreciation
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Safety Education
Main Content
1. What is Plumbing?
Plumbing is the work of fixing water pipes, toilets, sinks, and taps. Plumbers help water move the right way in homes and buildings.
2. Who is a Plumber?
A plumber is a person trained to fix leaking taps, connect water pipes, and set up things like toilets and showers. Plumbers are important people in our community.
3. What are Fittings?
Fittings are the things that connect water to us. Examples include:
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Taps
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Sinks
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Toilet seats
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Shower heads
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Water pipes
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Hose
These help us get clean water and remove dirty water.
4. Tools Used by Plumbers
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Wrench: Used to tighten and loosen pipe joints
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Plumber’s Tape: For stopping leaks
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Plunger: Used to remove blockages
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Pipe Cutter: Cuts pipes neatly
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Spanner and Hammer
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Measuring Tape
Classroom Story (Mini Case Study)
One Saturday morning, Amina ran into the living room crying, “Water is coming out of the floor!” Her mummy rushed in and saw the toilet had flooded. She quickly called Mr. Sunday, the plumber. He came with his long pipe and wrench. He worked under the sink and said, ‘Amina, the pipe was loose, but it’s fixed now!’ Everyone clapped. Daddy paid him and said, ‘Without plumbers, we’ll all be swimming in our houses!’ Amina smiled and said, ‘I want to be a plumber when I grow up!’
Class Discussion with Pupils’ Contributions
Teacher: “So what did Mr. Sunday fix in Amina’s house?”
Ifeanyi: “The toilet pipe!”
Teacher: “And what did he use?”
Efe: “Wrench and long pipe!”
Teacher: “Can we live in a house without water flowing properly?”
Class: “Nooooo!”
Teacher: “Who do we call when we have water problems?”
Class (singing): “The plumber! The plumber!”
Activity – Fill-in-the-Blank (Multiple Choice)
Choose the correct answer:
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A plumber works with _____.
a. cloth
b. water
c. broom
Answer: b -
The tool used to tighten pipes is called a _____.
a. pencil
b. wrench
c. spoon
Answer: b -
The work of a plumber is called _____.
a. driving
b. plumbing
c. singing
Answer: b -
A pipe is used to carry _____.
a. books
b. water
c. dust
Answer: b -
One type of fitting is a _____.
a. fan
b. tap
c. door
Answer: b
Theory Questions
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Who is a plumber?
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What do plumbers fix in the house?
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Name two tools used by plumbers.
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Mention two things that are called fittings.
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Why is plumbing important in our homes?
Teacher’s Role
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Use real-life scenarios and photos
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Display tools and explain their use
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Ask engaging questions
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Role-play the plumber’s work
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Correct errors gently and praise effort
Pupils’ Role
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Listen and share what they’ve seen at home
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Handle tools gently under supervision
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Participate in group discussion
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Act as plumbers in role-play
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Answer questions with confidence
Assessment
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Oral questions
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Role-play: “Act like Mr. Sunday the plumber”
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Picture-matching game (tool to use)
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Song creation: “Who fixes the tap? The plumber does!”
Conclusion (Warm, Reflective, Inspirational)
Today, we learned that plumbers are community heroes. While others wear white coats, plumbers wear overalls and carry wrenches. But their work is no less important. They stop floods, bring water, and help us stay clean and healthy.
Let’s raise children who respect every worker—from the lab coat to the toolbox. After all, a dripping tap today could be the lesson that waters a future engineer tomorrow.
