**Lesson Plan: Machines in Our Everyday Life**
**Level:** Nursery 1
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Topic:** Machines in Our Everyday Life
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Objectives:**
- Identify common machines in their everyday life.
- Understand the basic use of different machines.
- Develop an appreciation for machines and their role in making tasks easier.
**Materials Needed:**
- Picture cards or actual items of common machines (e.g., toy cars, toy washing machine, toy mixer, pictures of bicycles, TVs, etc.)
- Storybook related to machines
- Craft materials (paper, crayons, glue, safety scissors)
- A small simple machine (e.g., a handheld fan)
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** Start with a cheerful greeting and a warm-up song related to work and tools, like "If You're Happy and You Know It" but with lines relating to machines, e.g., "If you're happy and you see a car, beep-beep here!"
2. **Show-and-Tell:** Show the children a small handheld fan and ask if anyone knows what it is. Turn it on and let them feel the breeze. Explain that this is a kind of machine that helps us stay cool.
**Main Activity (15 minutes):**
1. **Storytime (5 minutes):**
- Gather the children and read them a short story that involves various machines (e.g., "Whose Tools Are These? A Look at Machines").
- Ask simple questions about what happens in the story and the machines used by the characters.
2. **Discussion and Show-and-Tell (5 minutes):**
- Show picture cards or toy versions of machines (car, washing machine, mixer, etc.).
- Discuss what each machine is used for. For example, "This is a washing machine. What do we use it for? That's right, it helps wash clothes!"
- Encourage the children to share their observations and experiences with these machines.
3. **Hands-on Activity (5 minutes):**
- Provide the craft materials and help the children make simple drawings of their favorite machines. Offer assistance as needed and encourage creativity. For instance, they can draw a picture of a bicycle or a TV.
- Create a class collage by pasting individual drawings on a large sheet of paper, labeling each machine.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Recap and Reflection:**
- Recap the types of machines discussed and their uses. Reiterate how machines make our lives easier.
- Encourage the children to tell their parents about the machines they learned about today.
2. **Closing Song:**
- End the session with a short fun song or a rhyme about machines, like "The Wheels on the Bus."
**Assessment:**
- Observe participation and engagement during the activities.
- Listen to the children’s responses during discussions to ensure they understand the use of the machines.
- Look at the creativity and understanding showed in their craft drawings.
**Follow-Up:**
- Encourage parents to point out and discuss machines at home with their child.
- Provide a simple worksheet for the kids to color at home, featuring different machines.
**Note to Teachers:**
- Tailor the lesson to the pace and interest of the children. If a particular machine fascinates them, spend more time discussing and exploring it.
- Ensure all activities are age-appropriate, safe, and engaging.