Basic Science and Technology Lesson Plan Kindergarten Second Term
Second term Age 5 Lesson plan Kindergarten for Basic Science and Technology. Why do we eat food? Table manners, Garden tools, Living things.
BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHEME OF WORK KINDERGARTEN 2ND TERM
WEEKS TOPICS
- WHY DO WE EAT FOOD?
- FOOD: TABLE MANNERS
- GARDEN TOOLS
- LIVING THINGS
- NON-LIVING THINGS
- DOMESTIC ANIMALS- DOG
- INSECTS / MID-TERM BREAK / OPEN DAY / MID TERM TEST
- CARE OF NOSE
- BONES
- REVISION
- REVISION
- EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TERM: 2nd Term
Week: 1
Class: Kindergarten
Age: 5 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Topic:
Why do we eat food?
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Give the simple meaning of food
- Mention some food that can be found in their environment
- Explain the functions of food
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts showing different types of food, real food- rice, yam, noodles, eggs, ogbono, egusi etc
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher uses the Are you hungry song and introduces the topic and explains that food is what we eat for energy and support to the body | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 EXPLANATION | She gives various examples of food such as Egusi soup Ogbono soup Bitter leaf soup Vegetable soup | Pupils pay attention and participates |
| STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | She explains the functions of food: – For energy – To build strong muscles, bones and healthy teeth – To keep us falling sick – To maintain our body temperature | Pupils pay attention and participate |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the notes in their books |
NOTE
Why do we eat food?
- For energy
- To build strong muscles, bones and strong teeth
- To keep us from falling sick
- To maintain our body temperature
EVALUATION:
- . ________ is what we eat for energy and support to the body. (stones, food)
- ________ is an example of food. (Urine, egusi soup)
- Food builds strong muscles and bones in us. Yes/No
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TERM: 2nd Term
Week: 2
Class: Kindergarten
Age: 5 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Topic:
Food: Table manners
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Give simple meaning of table manners
- Discuss what to do while eating
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, play way method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts showing different types of food, real food- rice, yam, noodles, eggs, ogbono, egusi, pictures of people observing table manners etc
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher uses the Are you hungry song and introduces the topic and explains that table manners is the right habits we maintain while eating | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 EXPLANATION | She explains the table manners – Don’t talk while eating – Eat a little at a time – Don’t chew loudly and noisily – Keep your water beside you | Pupils pay attention and participates |
| STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | She asks the pupils to each demonstrate the right table manners. | Pupils pay attention and participate |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the notes in their books |
NOTE
Table manners is the right habits we maintain while eating.
They include:
- Don’t talk while eating
- Eat a little at a time
- Don’t chew loudly and noisily
- Keep your water beside you
EVALUATION:
- ________ is the right habits we maintain while eating. (table manners, refuse)
- We should talk while eating. Yes/No
- It is not good to chew loudly. Yes/No
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TERM: 2nd Term
Week: 3
Class: Kindergarten
Age: 5 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Topic:
Garden tools
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Give simple meaning of garden tools`
- List and discuss some garden tools we have in our environment
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, play-way method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts showing different garden tools
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher uses the Old MacDonald had a farm song and introduces the topic and explains that garden tools are tools made for gardening | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 EXPLANATION | She lists and discusses some garden tools in our environment showing them the pictures – Rake – Cutlass – Hoe – Shovel – Wheelbarrow – Hand trowel – Watering can | Pupils pay attention and participates |
| STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | She asks the pupils to identify each of the garden tools | Pupils pay attention and participate |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the notes in their books |
NOTE
Garden tools are tools made for gardening.
Some examples of garden tools
are
- Rake
- Cutlass
- Hoe
- Shovel
- Wheelbarrow
- Hand trowel
- Watering can
EVALUATION:
- ________ is for gardening. (spoon, garden tools)
- ________ and _________ are examples of garden tools. (head tie, shovel, rake)
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TERM: 2nd Term
Week: 4
Class: Kindergarten
Age: 5 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Topic:
Living things
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Give the simple meaning of living things
- List examples of living things
- Explain some of the things living things can do
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, play way method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts showing different living things, real objects-flowers, pupils as learning resource
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher uses the Old Macdonald had a farm song and introduces the topic and explains that living things are things that have life in them | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 EXPLANATION | She gives various examples of living things such as – Plants like rose flower, lilly, sunflower etc – Animals like dogs, cat, pig etc – Human beings. She further explains that living things are capable of doing the following things: – Move – Eat – Breathe – Give birth to young ones – Die | Pupils pay attention and participates |
| STEP 3 INTERACTIVE SESSION | She asks the pupils to tell the class the various living things they see at their various homes | Pupils pay attention and participate |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils write the notes in their books |
NOTE
Living things are things that have life in them.
Examples of living things such as
– Plants like rose flower, lilly, sunflower etc
– Animals like dogs, cat, pig etc
– Human beings
Living things are capable of doing the following
- Move
- Eat
- Breathe
- Give birth to young ones
- Die
EVALUATION:
- ________ have life in them. (blanket, living things)
- A human being is an example of a living thing. Yes/No
- Paper is a living thing. Yes/No
- Can living things move? Yes/No
- The baby of a dog is called a _________. (goat, puppy)
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TERM: 2nd Term
Week: 5
Class: Kindergarten
Age: 5 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Topic:
Non-Living things
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Give the simple meaning of non-living things
- List examples of non-living things
- Explain some of the things non-living things cannot do
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts showing different non-living things, real objects-stones, paper, umbrellas, caps etc
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher uses the Old MacDonald had a farm song and introduces the topic and explains that non-living things are things that have no life in them | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 EXPLANATION | She gives various examples of non-living things such as – stones – Paper – Umbrella – cap She further explains that non-living things cannot do the following – Move – Eat – Breathe – Give birth to young ones – Die | Pupils pay attention and participates |
| STEP 3 INTERACTIVE SESSION | She asks the pupils to tell the class the various non-living things they see at their various homes | Pupils pay attention and participate |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the note in their books |
NOTE
Non-living things are things that have no life in them.
Examples of non-living things such as
– stones
– Paper
– Umbrella
– cap
Non-living things cannot do the following
- Move
- Eat
- Breathe
- Give birth to young ones
- Die
EVALUATION:
- ________ have no life in them. (blanket, living things)
- An umbrella is an example of a non-living thing. Yes/No
- Paper is a living thing. Yes/No
- We can feed our umbrella with food. Yes/No
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
Second term Age 5 Lesson plan Kindergarten for Basic Science and Technology. Why do we eat food? Table manners, Garden tools, Living things, Insects.
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TERM: 2nd Term
Week: 6
Class: Kindergarten
Age: 5 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Topic:
Domestic Animal: Dog
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Explain the features of a dog
- Discuss the dog’s house, baby and food
- List some uses of the dog in our houses
- Discuss first aid treatment for dog bites
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts showing domestic animals, pictures of different breeds of dogs,
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher uses the animal song and introduces the topic and explains that A dog is a domestic animal that lives in the home | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 EXPLANATION | She further explains that A dog’s house is called a kennel A dog’s baby is called baby The dog’s favourite food is a bone | Pupils pay attention and participates |
| STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | Using the chart, she further explains the uses of dogs to human beings – Security – Food – Pet – Hunting She demonstrates simple first aid treatment for dog bites – Wash the bite area with soap and water. If the bite is bleeding, put pressure on it using sterile gauze or a clean cloth. – If the bleeding has stopped, put antibiotic ointment on the area. – Cover the area with a bandage or sterile gauze. – If your child has pain, give them pain relief | Pupils pay attention and participate |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the notes in their books |
NOTE
A dog is a domestic animal that lives in the home.
A dog’s house is called a kennel
A dog’s baby is called baby
The dog’s favourite food is a bone
Uses of dogs to human beings
- Security
- Food
- Pet
- Hunting
Simple first aid treatment for dog bites
– Wash the bite area with soap and water. If the bite is bleeding, put pressure on it using sterile gauze or a clean cloth.
– If the bleeding has stopped, put antibiotic ointment on the area.
– Cover the area with a bandage or sterile gauze.
– If you still feel pain, give them pain relief
EVALUATION:
- _______ is the name of a dog’s baby. (puppy, kitten)
- A dog is an example of a domestic animal. Yes/No
- Dogs provide security to human beings. Yes/No
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TERM: 2nd Term
Week: 7
Class: Kindergarten
Age: 5 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Topic:
Insects
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Discuss that insects are living things that crawl or fly
- List some examples insects in our environment
- Discuss first aid treatment for insect bites
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts showing different insects, models of insects
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher uses the animal song and introduces the topic and explains that insects are living things that crawl or fly | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 EXPLANATION | She gives examples of insects – butterfly – cockroach – housefly – mosquito – bee | Pupils pay attention and participates |
| STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | Using the chart, she explains and describes simple treatment for insect bite – Apply a cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice to the area of the bite or sting for 10 to 20 minutes. This helps reduce pain and swelling. – If the injury is on an arm or leg, raise it. Apply to the affected area calamine lotion | Pupils pay attention and participate |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the notes on the board |
NOTE
Insects are living things that crawl or fly.
Examples of insects
- butterfly
- cockroach
- housefly
- mosquito
- bee
Simple treatment for insect bite
- Apply a cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice to the area of the bite or sting for 10 to 20 minutes. This helps reduce pain and swelling.
- If the injury is on an arm or leg, raise it. Apply to the affected area calamine lotion
EVALUATION:
- . _________ are living things that crawl or fly. (insects, dog)
- _________ and _________ are examples of insects. (tiger, butterfly, mosquito)
- Apply a cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice to the area of the bite or sting for 10 to 20 minutes. Yes/No
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TERM: 2nd Term
WEEK: 8
CLASS: Kindergarten
AGE: 5 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
TOPIC:
Care of nose
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
1) Explain what they understand by care of the nose
2) Give reasons for care of the nose
3) Mention ways of caring for the nose
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, play
way method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures/posters/charts of people caring for the nose
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a song on care of the nose | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She explains that care of the nose is the act of caring for the nose. She then tells them why we should care for the nose are: to prevent infections, to smell properly | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | She shows the pupils pictures/charts/posters of people caring for the nose She mentions ways of caring for the nose such as cleaning the nose properly, no putting sharp objects inside the nose. | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils write the notes in their books |
NOTE
The care of the nose is keeping the nose clean.
We care for the nose to prevent infections and to be able to smell properly.
We can care for the nose by not putting sharp objects in it.
EVALUATION:
1)_____ is the act of keeping the nose clean.( care of the nose, care of the ears)
2) We keep our nose clean to smell properly. Yes/No
3)_____ is used in caring for the nose. ( handkerchief, salt)
4) We should care for the nose by cleaning with handkerchief. Yes/No
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TERM: 2nd Term
WEEK: 9
CLASS: Kindergarten
AGE: 5 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
TOPIC:
Bones
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
1) Give a simple meaning of bones
2) Discuss the use of bones
3) Discuss first aid for a fractured bone
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures/posters/charts of skeleton
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a song on bones | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She explains that bones are solid structures that provide support and shape for the body She explains the uses of bones – To allow us to move about – To protect vital organs | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | She describes and explains the simple treatment for a fractured-bone 1. Stop any bleeding. Apply pressure to the wound with a sterile bandage, a clean cloth or a clean piece of clothing. 2. Immobilize the injured area. Don’t try to realign the bone or push a bone that’s sticking out back in. … 3. Apply ice packs to limit swelling and help relieve pain. … 4. Treat for shock. | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils write the notes in their books |
NOTE
Bones are solid structures that provide support and shape for the body.
Uses of bones
- To allow us to move about
- To protect vital organs
Simple treatment for a fractured-bone
- Stop any bleeding. Apply pressure to the wound with a sterile bandage, a clean cloth or a clean piece of clothing.
- Immobilize the injured area. Don’t try to realign the bone or push a bone that’s sticking out back in. …
- Apply ice packs to limit swelling and help relieve pain. …
- Treat for shock.
EVALUATION:
1)_______ are solid structures that provide support and shape for the body. (bones, waste)
2) Bones makes it easy for us to move about. Yes/No
3) We apply _______ packs to limit swelling and help relieve pain. (ice, food)
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
