**Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology**
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4)
**Duration:** 30-40 minutes
**Topic:** Open Fire
### **Objectives:**
- Students will understand what open fire is.
- Students will learn about the dangers of open fire.
- Students will learn basic safety measures around open fire.
- Students will engage in activities related to fire safety awareness.
### **Materials Needed:**
- Picture cards of fire (different types: campfire, stove fire, candle, etc.)
- Toy fire extinguisher (if available)
- Fire safety coloring sheets
- Markers, crayons, and colored pencils
- "Stop, Drop, and Roll" song (optional)
- Stickers or small rewards for participation
### **Introduction (5-10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-up:**
- Greet the students and have them sit in a circle.
- Introduce the topic by asking if they have ever seen a fire. Let a few children share their experiences.
2. **Introduction to Open Fire:**
- Show picture cards of different types of fires.
- Explain what open fire is in simple terms: "Open fire is fire that we can see outside of an oven, fireplace, or other safe places."
### **Main Lesson (10-15 minutes):**
1. **Understanding Dangers:**
- Explain that open fires can be very dangerous as they can burn people, animals, and things around us.
- Discuss in simple terms why it's important to stay away from open fire.
- Show and discuss images or examples of safe and unsafe fire scenarios.
2. **Basic Safety Measures:**
- Demonstrate simple safety rules:
- Do not touch fire.
- Stay away from anything that looks like it might be hot.
- Always tell an adult if you see a fire.
- Introduce the concept of "Stop, Drop, and Roll" if on fire. Teach a simple song or chant to help them remember.
3. **Visual Aids & Engagement:**
- Use the toy fire extinguisher to show how fire can be put out.
- Engage the students with questions and encourage them to talk about what they would do if they see fire (tell an adult, stay far away).
### **Activities (10-15 minutes):**
1. **Coloring Activity:**
- Hand out fire safety coloring sheets.
- Allow the children to color and discuss the pictures with them (e.g., a picture of a campfire with a child standing safely far away).
2. **Role-Playing:**
- Role-play a scenario where the teacher acts as fire, and students practice "Stop, Drop, and Roll."
3. **Song and Movement:**
- Introduce a simple song about fire safety and perform with actions.
### **Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Review:**
- Recap the main points: what open fire is, why it is dangerous, and what to do to stay safe.
- Ask students simple questions to check their understanding.
2. **Rewards and Encouragement:**
- Give out stickers or small rewards for participation.
- Praise the students for paying attention and participating.
3. **Closing:**
- Thank the students for their attention.
- Remind them to always be safe and tell an adult if they see fire.
By the end of the lesson, students should understand the basics of what open fire is, why it is dangerous, and what actions they should take to remain safe. The lesson combines visual aids, interactive activities, and simple language to ensure young students are engaged and comprehend the important message.