Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Basic Science and Technology - Air

**Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology** **Topic: Air** **Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4) --- **Objective:** - To introduce children to the concept of air. - To help children understand that air is all around us even though we can't see it. - To demonstrate some basic properties and functions of air. --- **Materials Needed:** - Balloons - Feather - Paper fans - Plastic bags - Bubbles - Straws - Tissue paper or light objects to blow --- **Time Estimate:** 30-40 minutes --- **Introduction (5 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** - Begin with a cheerful greeting to the class. - Sing a simple welcome song to catch the children's attention and get them excited. 2. **Talk About Air:** - Ask the children if they know what air is. Listen to their ideas. - Explain that air is all around us and is something we can feel but not see. --- **Activity 1: What is Air? (10 minutes):** 1. **Feeling Air:** - Give each child a paper fan and ask them to wave it gently in front of their face. - Ask them what they felt on their face (they should reply "wind" or "air"). 2. **Blowing Bubbles:** - Blow bubbles using a bubble wand and solution. - Ask the children to observe the bubbles floating in the air and discuss how the air helps them float. --- **Activity 2: Experiments with Air (15 minutes):** 1. **Balloon Fun:** - Blow up a balloon in front of the class. - Let the balloon go and watch it fly around the room. - Explain that the air inside the balloon is what makes it move. 2. **Feather Game:** - Give each child a feather. - Ask them to blow gently on the feather to see how it moves with the air. 3. **Plastic Bag Parachute:** - Hold a plastic bag, lift it up and then let it go. - Let the children observe how it floats down slowly because of the air resistance. --- **Activity 3: Interactive Discussion (5 minutes):** 1. **Question and Answer Session:** - Ask the children where they think they can find air (in the classroom, outside, etc.). - Discuss how important air is for breathing and for plants and animals. 2. **Funny Faces:** - Encourage the children to take deep breaths and then blow out making funny sounds. --- **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 1. **Recap:** - Summarize the main points: Air is everywhere, we can feel it but not see it, and air helps things move and float. 2. **Goodbye Song:** - Sing a short, cheerful goodbye song to wrap up the lesson. 3. **Homework (Optional):** - Ask the children to find examples of air at home and share with the class the next day (e.g., blowing on a tissue paper). --- **Assessment:** - Observe children's participation in activities. - Ask simple questions to check their understanding (e.g., "Can you feel the air?", "What happened to the balloon when we let it go?"). --- **Note for Teachers:** - Ensure all activities are done in a safe manner. - Be ready to guide and assist children during activities to keep them engaged and excited. - Be patient and use positive reinforcement to encourage participation. This lesson plan aims to provide a basic understanding of air through interactive, fun, and simple activities suitable for young learners.


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