## Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology for Nursery 1
### Topic: Toilet: Definition and Types
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
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### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define what a toilet is.
2. Identify and name at least two types of toilets.
3. Understand the basic importance of using a toilet.
### Materials Needed:
- Picture cards of different types of toilets (flush toilet, pit toilet, etc.)
- A real potty chair or model toilet
- A storybook about using the toilet (optional)
- Coloring sheets with toilet pictures
- Crayons or markers
### Introduction: (5 minutes)
- Begin with a friendly welcome and a song or rhyme related to toilet training. For example:
"This is the way we use the potty, use the potty, use the potty,
This is the way we use the potty, early in the morning!"
### Instruction: (5 minutes)
1. **Definition of a Toilet:**
- Explain in simple terms: "A toilet is a place where we go to do our pee-pee and poo-poo."
- Show a real potty chair or a model toilet to help visualize the definition.
2. **Types of Toilets:**
- Show picture cards of different types of toilets.
- Explain each type in simple terms:
- **Flush Toilet:** "This is a toilet with a handle. We push the handle, and water washes everything away!"
- **Pit Toilet:** "This is a hole in the ground, and we use it when we don’t have a water toilet nearby."
### Activity 1: Picture Identification (5 minutes)
- Show the picture cards one by one and ask students to call out the type of toilet.
- Encourage them to clap when they correctly identify a toilet type.
### Activity 2: Story Time (Optional - 5 minutes)
- Read a short storybook or narrate a simple story about a character learning to use the toilet. Emphasize the importance of using the toilet and staying clean.
### Activity 3: Coloring Sheets (10 minutes)
- Hand out coloring sheets with pictures of different types of toilets.
- Let the children color the pictures using crayons or markers.
- Walk around and engage with students, ask them which type of toilet they are coloring.
### Conclusion: (3 minutes)
- Recap the key points: "A toilet is where we do our pee-pee and poo-poo. There are different types of toilets like the flush toilet and the pit toilet."
- Sing the opening song again, encouraging students to join in.
### Review and Assessment:
- Praise the students for their participation.
- Ask simple questions for quick oral assessment:
- "What do we use a toilet for?"
- "Can you name one kind of toilet?"
- Give each child a sticker or small reward for participating.
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**Notes for Teachers:**
- Be sensitive to the children’s experiences; some may not have seen all types of toilets.
- Encourage participation and offer positive reinforcement to build confidence and interest.
**Adaptations for Special Needs:**
- Provide larger picture cards or tactile models for visually impaired students.
- Use repetitive and clear language for students who may have difficulty understanding.