**Civic Education Lesson Plan for Nursery 2**
**Topic: Natural Shapes**
**Lesson Duration: 30 minutes**
**Objective:**
- Students will be able to identify and recognize various natural shapes found in their environment.
- Students will understand the importance of natural shapes in their everyday lives.
**Materials Needed:**
- Picture cards of different natural shapes (e.g., leaves, rocks, flowers, fruits, etc.)
- Real-life samples of natural objects if available.
- Flashcards with shape names (circle, square, triangle, etc.)
- Drawing paper and crayons
- A short educational cartoon or video about natural shapes (optional)
- A large poster board with a picture of a tree and some pre-cut natural shapes to stick on it.
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. Warm-up: Gather the students in a circle and greet them warmly.
2. Show the students a few natural objects (e.g., a leaf, a stone) and ask them if they know what these objects are. Engage them in a short conversation about where they might find these items.
**Instruction (10 minutes):**
1. Display the picture cards of different natural shapes.
2. Introduce the shape names (circle, square, triangle) using flashcards.
3. Explain how we can find these shapes in nature. For example:
- A round apple is like a circle.
- A rectangular leaf.
- A triangular piece of stone.
4. Show a short educational video/cartoon (optional) that highlights natural shapes.
**Activity (10 minutes):**
1. Group Activity: Provide each student with drawing paper and crayons. Ask them to draw and color any natural shape they like.
2. As children draw, assist and encourage them by identifying the shapes they are drawing.
3. Alternatively, you can distribute real-life samples of natural objects and ask students to identify and describe the shapes they see.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Gather the students back into a circle.
2. Ask a few students to share their drawings and describe the shapes they’ve drawn.
3. Reinforce the importance of recognizing different shapes in nature and how these shapes are part of their everyday lives.
4. Sing a short song or rhyme about shapes and nature to wrap up the lesson on a positive and engaging note.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students’ ability to identify and differentiate between various natural shapes during the drawing activity.
- Listen to their descriptions and ensure they use the correct shape names.
**Follow-Up:**
- For the next class, plan a short walk around the school vicinity where students will spot and name natural shapes they see in the environment.