# Lesson Plan for Civic Education
## Topic: Natural Colors
### Grade: Nursery 2 (Ages 3-4)
#### Duration: 30 minutes
#### Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Recognize and name at least three natural colors.
2. Develop an appreciation for the environment through the identification of natural colors.
3. Engage in activities that enhance sensory development through exploration of natural colors.
### Materials Needed:
- Pictures of natural scenes (forests, oceans, deserts)
- Real-life natural items (leaves, flowers, rocks, fruits)
- Crayons/colored pencils in primary natural colors (green, blue, brown, yellow, red)
- Coloring sheets with outlines of trees, flowers, etc.
- Poster board
- Glue
- Songs or rhymes related to nature
- A picture book focusing on natural environments (pictures with simple text like "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle)
### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. Greet the students warmly and explain that today they will be learning about natural colors.
2. Briefly discuss what natural colors mean (colors found in nature).
3. Show the students a picture book or poster with various natural scenes highlighting different natural colors.
4. Ask students to name any colors they see in the pictures.
### Interactive Teaching (10 minutes):
1. Show real-life natural items to the students and engage them in a discussion about what colors they see.
- Examples: "What color is this leaf?" "Can you tell me the color of this flower?"
2. Use crayons/colored pencils to color a big poster with some of the natural items seen (e.g., coloring a tree with green leaves and a brown trunk).
3. Introduce a simple and catchy song or rhyme about colors in nature, encouraging the students to sing along and do hand movements.
### Activity (10 minutes):
1. Distribute coloring sheets with different natural scenes (trees, flowers, sky).
2. Allow students to color these sheets using crayons/colored pencils.
3. Walk around and engage with the students, asking them to name the colors they are using.
### Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. Gather the students and ask them to show their colored sheets to the class.
2. Reinforce the names of the colors they've used by repeating them several times.
3. Summarize the lesson by reminding them that natural colors are those they see in the world around them, like in leaves, flowers, and the sky.
4. End with a fun activity, like a quick game where children find objects in the classroom that match the natural colors they learned about.
### Assessment:
- Observe students during activities to ensure they can identify and name the colors.
- Use informal questioning to gauge understanding (e.g., "What color is the sky?" "Can you find something green in the room?").
- Assess participation in the group discussion, coloring activity, and engagement with the song/rhyme.
### Extension Activities:
1. Nature Walk: Take a short walk around the school playground or garden if available, encouraging students to identify natural colors they see.
2. Art Project: Create a class collage using natural items and colors, allowing students to glue leaves, flower petals, etc., onto a large poster board.
By immersing students in the world of natural colors through hands-on activities and interactive discussions, they will develop a greater appreciation for their environment while learning fundamental concepts in a fun and engaging way.