Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Basic Science and Technology - Sharp Objects

**Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology - Nursery 1** **Topic: Sharp Objects** **Objective:** - To introduce students to the concept of sharp objects - To help students identify common sharp objects - To teach students basic safety rules concerning sharp objects **Duration:** 30 minutes --- **Materials Needed:** - Pictures of sharp objects (scissors, knives, needles, etc.) - Safe cardboard cut-outs of sharp objects - A poster board - Glue sticks - Crayons or markers - Band-aids (for role-play activity) --- **Lesson Structure:** **Introduction (5 minutes):** 1. **Greeting & Review:** - Greet the students warmly. - Briefly review any related previous lessons as a warm-up. 2. **Introduction to Sharp Objects:** - "Today, we are going to talk about something very important – sharp objects!" - Show a few pictures of common sharp objects and ask the students if they recognize any of them. **Activity 1: Identifying Sharp Objects (10 minutes):** 1. **Picture Identification:** - Show each picture of sharp objects one by one. - Ask the students what the object is and if they have seen it before. 2. **Cardboard Cut-Out Activity:** - Provide cardboard cut-outs of the sharp objects. - Let students handle the cut-outs (they are safe) while you explain the real ones can hurt. **Activity 2: Safety Rules Concerning Sharp Objects (10 minutes):** 1. **Discussion:** - Explain that sharp objects can be dangerous and we must be very careful around them. - Introduce simple safety rules: “Don’t touch sharp objects without an adult’s permission,” “Always use scissors with a grown-up,” etc. 2. **Role-Play Activity:** - Use Band-aids for role-playing. Pretend someone has a small cut because they didn’t follow the safety rules. - Let students practice "helping" by pretending to put a band-aid on the “injured” person. **Activity 3: Creative Poster Making (5 minutes):** 1. **Poster Board Activity:** - Create a simple safety poster as a class. - Let children glue the pictures of sharp objects onto the poster board. - Write basic safety rules on the poster with their help. - Allow students to color or decorate the poster with crayons/markers. **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 1. **Recap and Reflection:** - Recap the sharp objects discussed and the safety rules learned. - Ask students to name one sharp object and one safety rule they learned today. 2. **Q&A:** - Answer any questions the students might have. - Praise their participation and remind them to always be careful around sharp objects. 3. **Closing:** - "Great job today, everyone! Remember to always be careful and ask for help from grown-ups when you see sharp objects." --- **Assessment:** - Observe students' participation in activities and role-play. - Listen to their responses during Q&A and activities to ensure understanding. **Follow-up:** - Encourage children to talk with their parents about what they learned. - Provide parents with a brief handout about sharp object safety to reinforce the lesson at home. **Note for Educators:** - Ensure the classroom environment is safe and all materials used for activities are child-friendly. - Maintain a calm and positive demeanor to keep children engaged and comfortable during the lesson.