Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Basic Science and Technology - Water: Method Of Purification

Lessonplan for Nursery 2 students on the topic of "Water: Methods of Purification." --- **Lesson Plan: Water Purification** **Grade Level:** Nursery 2 **Subject:** Basic Science and Technology **Duration:** 30-40 minutes **Topic:** Water: Method of Purification **Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand why water needs to be purified. 2. Identify simple methods of water purification appropriate for their level. 3. Engage in a simple activity demonstrating a basic water purification method. **Materials:** - Clear plastic containers - Dirty water (simple mix of soil and water) - Coffee filters or clean cloth - Small pebbles and sand - Water purifier pitcher (optional) - Chart paper and markers - Illustrated storybook or visual aids about water purification - Handwashing supplies **Introduction:** 1. **Greeting and Warm-up (5 minutes):** - Begin with a short greeting and a fun water-related song or rhyme. - Ask students where they think water comes from and if it's always clean. 2. **Story Time (5 minutes):** - Read an engaging illustrated storybook or present visual aids/pictures about the importance of clean water and simple purification methods. **Main Activities:** 1. **Discussion and Demonstration (10 minutes):** - Explain why water needs to be cleaned. Highlight that dirty water can make us sick. - Show and describe two basic methods: - **Filtering using cloth/coffee filters:** Pour dirty water through the filter to show how larger particles are removed. - **Settling:** Explain how letting water sit allows dirt to settle at the bottom. 2. **Hands-on Activity (10 minutes):** - **Simple Water Filter:** Help students create a simple water filter using pebbles, sand, and coffee filters. - Layer the materials in a clear plastic container, and slowly pour dirty water through it. - Let the children observe the filtered water coming out. **Closing:** 1. **Recap and Discussion (5 minutes):** - Ask students what they learned about water and its purification. - Reinforce key points: "Dirty water can be cleaned. Clean water is safe to drink." 2. **Coloring Activity (5 minutes):** - Hand out coloring sheets with pictures of clean and dirty water, filters, and children drinking water. - Allow the children to color while talking about what they learned. **Assessment:** - Observe student participation and engagement. - Ask simple questions: "Why do we clean water?" "How can we clean water?" - Check their understanding through their explanations and the coloring worksheets. **Homework:** - Send home a simple worksheet for parents to help their child complete. For example, matching clean water sources to activities like drinking and bathing. **Additional Notes:** - Ensure to supervise children closely during the hands-on activity. - Emphasize the importance of washing hands after the activity. --- This lesson plan integrates storytelling, hands-on learning, and simple discussions to keep the young students engaged while providing an effective introduction to water purification.