Basic Science and Technology Lesson Plan Nursery 2 Second Term
Second Term Age 4 Basic Science and Technology Lesson Plan and Notes Nursery 2. Safety, machine, bones, Living and Non living things.
BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHEME OF WORK
WEEKS TOPICS
- WATER: SOURCES
- WATER: USES
- MACHINES I
- MACHINES II
- LIVING THINGS
- NON-LIVING THINGS
- BONES / MID-TERM BREAK / OPEN DAY / MID TERM TEST
- SAFETY I
- SAFETY II
Term: 2nd Term
WEEK: 1
CLASS: Nursery 2
AGE: 4 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TOPIC: Water: Sources
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
1) List sources of clean water
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures/posters/charts of sources of water
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a song and revises water transportation | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She explains that there are many sources of clean water which includes – Well – Spring – Bore-hole – Tap | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | Using, the pictures, She identifies the various sources of water and makes the pupils to do the same | 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
There are many sources of clean water which includes
- Well
- Spring
- Bore-hole
- Tap
EVALUATION:
1. Mention two sources of clean water. _________ and _________
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
Term: 2nd Term
WEEK: 2
CLASS: Nursery 2
AGE: 4 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TOPIC: Water: Uses
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
1) Discuss the various uses of water
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures/posters/charts showing the uses of water
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a song and revises the sources of water | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She explains the various uses of water – To stay alive – Drinking – Bathing – Washing – Watering plants – Building houses | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | Using, the pictures, She identifies the various uses of water and makes the pupils to do the same | 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 various uses of water are
- To stay alive
- Drinking
- Bathing
- Washing
- Watering plants
- Building houses
EVALUATION:
1. Mention three uses of clean water. _________, __________ and _________
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
Term: 2nd Term
WEEK: 3
CLASS: Nursery 2
AGE: 4 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TOPIC: Machines I
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
1) Give a simple meaning of machines
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures/posters/charts showing the various machines we use in the home and what they are used for
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a song | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She tells them that machine is a device that does a physical task | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | Using, the pictures, She identifies some machines in the home – Freezer – Oven – Electric kettle – Television – Air conditioner | 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
Machine is a device that does a physical task.
Some machines in the home are
- Freezer
- Oven
- Electric kettle
- Television
- Air conditioner
EVALUATION:
- _________ is a device that does a physical task. (machine, books)
- Give two examples of machines in the house ___________ and _________
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
Term: 2nd Term
WEEK: 4
CLASS: Nursery 2
AGE: 4 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
TOPIC: Machines II
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
1) Give a simple meaning of machines
2) List some examples of machines and what they are used for
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures/posters/charts showing the various machines we use in the home and what they are used for
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a song | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She tells them that machine is a device that does a physical task | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | Using, the pictures, She identifies more examples of machines in the home – Sandwich toaster – Blender – Pressure cooker – Gas cooker – Home theatre system – Decoders – Washing machines | 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
More examples of machines in the home are
- Sandwich toaster
- Blender
- Pressure cooker
- Gas cooker
- Home theatre system
- Decoders
- Washing machines
EVALUATION:
. _________ is a device that does a physical task. (machine, books)
- Give two examples of machines in the house ___________ and _________
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 5
Class: Nursery 2
Age: 4 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
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, playway 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
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 6
Class: Nursery 2
Age: 4 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
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
Term: 2nd Term
WEEK: 7
CLASS: Nursery 2
AGE: 4 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Basic Science and Technology
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
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 8
Class: Nursery 2
Age: 4 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Topic: Safety I
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Identify a Home
- Enumerate the materials that makes the home unsafe
- Describe a safe home environment
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, dramatization
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts of dangerous items such as blades, knives, pins, needles, kerosene etc, some real objects- blades, knives, pins, needles, picture showing a safe home environment
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher uses the If you’re strong and you know it song and introduces the topic and explains that a home is where we live | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 DRAMATIZATION | She dramatizes an incident before the children. With a kitchen setting, she demonstrates a knife cut she sustains while she was playing with a knife. | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 EXPLANATION | She then explains to the children that the home environment becomes unsafe when it is littered with sharp objects like blades, knives, kerosene etc. She also warns the children not to go near or even play with such items as they can sustain serious injuries from them. Rather the children are taught to report the sighting of those items to their parents | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the notes in their books |
NOTE
The home environment becomes unsafe when it is littered with sharp objects like blades, knives, kerosene etc.
Do not go near or even play with such items as you can sustain serious injuries from them
EVALUATION:
- ________ makes our home unsafe. (knives, books)
- We should play with kerosene. Yes/No
- The home is where we __________. (live, play sports)
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 9
Class: Nursery 2
Age: 4 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Topic: Safety II
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Identify a School
- Enumerate the materials that makes the school unsafe
- Describe a safe school environment
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, dramatization
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts of dangerous items such as blades, lighter/matches etc, some real objects- blades, sand, bucket of water, book, lighter, fire extinguisher, picture showing a safe school environment
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher uses the If you’re strong and you know it song and introduces the topic and explains that a School is where we learn to read and write. | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 DRAMATIZATION | She dramatizes an incident before the children. With a classroom setting, she demonstrates a person using lighter to burn her book and hereby sustaining serious burns | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 EXPLANATION | She then explains to the children that the school environment becomes unsafe when it is littered with sharp objects like blades, stones, water on the floor etc. She also warns the children not to play with objects like matches/lighter as they could sustain serious burns from them like the character in the drama. | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the notes in their books |
NOTE
The school environment becomes unsafe when it is littered with sharp objects like blades, stones, water on the floor etc.
Do not to play with objects like matches/lighter as they you sustain serious burns from them
EVALUATION:
- . ________ makes our school unsafe. (water on the floor, books)
- We should play with matches/lighter. Yes/No
- The school is where we learn to __________. (sleep, read and write)
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
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