**Lesson Plan: Nursery 2 - Basic Science and Technology**
**Topic: Water: Diseases**
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**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Age Group:** Nursery 2 (3-4 years)
### Objectives:
- To introduce the concept of waterborne diseases to young learners.
- To help students understand the importance of clean water.
- To educate students on basic practices to avoid waterborne diseases.
### Materials Needed:
- Picture cards showing clean and dirty water
- Puppet or stuffed toy
- Basin, mug, and clean water
- Hand soap
- Illustrated storybook about water safety
- Small reward stickers
### Lesson Outline:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Warm-Up:** Begin with a friendly greeting and a short song or chant about water (e.g., “Water, Water Everywhere” theme).
- **Discussion Starter:** Show picture cards of clean and dirty water. Ask the students, “Which water would you like to drink?” and “Why?”
**2. Story Time (10 minutes)**
- Read an illustrated storybook about a character who learns about clean and dirty water. Ensure the story highlights the dangers of dirty water and the importance of drinking clean water.
**3. Discussion and Explanation (10 minutes)**
- **Puppet Show/Puppet Talk:**
- Using a puppet or stuffed toy, enact a simple skit where the puppet drinks dirty water and gets a "tummy ache."
- Discuss the causes briefly: “The puppet drank dirty water that had germs.”
- Explain that dirty water can make us sick, giving examples like diarrhea.
- **Simple Rules for Clean Water:**
- Drink water given by adults.
- Avoid drinking water from puddles or unknown sources.
- Wash hands before eating and after using the bathroom.
**4. Hands-On Activity (10 minutes)**
- **Hand Washing Demonstration:**
- Fill a basin with clean water and soap.
- Demonstrate proper handwashing technique using the "5-step song" (e.g., “Wet your hands, soap them, scrub for 20 seconds, rinse them, dry them").
- Allow students to practice washing their hands in small groups.
**5. Wrap-Up and Recap (5 minutes)**
- **Recap the Lesson:**
- Ask key questions like, “Why should we drink clean water?” and “What happens if we drink dirty water?”
- Emphasize the importance of keeping water clean and washing hands.
- Hand out small reward stickers to students who participated and answered questions.
- **Closing Song:**
- End with a cheerful song reiterating the lesson’s key points (e.g., a water safety jingle).
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### Notes for the Teacher:
- Keep the language simple and age-appropriate.
- Use visuals and props to maintain students' interest.
- Be encouraging and positive when students participate.
- Ensure each child gets a turn during the handwashing activity.
- Monitor student engagement and adjust the lesson pace accordingly.
By the end of the lesson, students should have a basic understanding of the importance of clean water and simple practices that can help them stay healthy.