### Lesson Plan for Basic Science and Technology: Nursery 1
**Topic:** Water: Sources
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Age Group:** 3-4 years old
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#### Learning Objectives:
1. Students will identify various sources of water.
2. Students will understand the importance of water.
3. Students will engage in sensory activities related to water.
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#### Materials:
- Picture cards showing different sources of water (rivers, lakes, seas, rain, and taps)
- Small containers of water
- Plastic cups
- Blue food coloring (optional)
- Water-safe toys (rubber ducks, toy boats, etc.)
- Towels and smocks/aprons
- Storybook about water (e.g., "Raindrop, Plop!" by Wendy Cheyette Lewison)
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#### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Circle Time**:
- Start with a welcome song.
- Have children sit in a circle.
2. **Introduction to Water**:
- Show a clear container of water.
- Ask questions such as, "What is this?" and "Where do we find water?"
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#### Instruction (10 minutes):
1. **Visual Presentation**:
- Display picture cards of different water sources.
- Explain each source briefly: "This is a river. Rivers have flowing water." "Rain falls from the sky and fills lakes and rivers."
2. **Discussion**:
- Ask simple questions related to the visuals: "Have you seen rain before?" "Where do we get water to drink?"
3. **Importance of Water**:
- Talk briefly about how water is important for drinking, bathing, and plants.
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#### Activity (10 minutes):
1. **Sensory Water Play**:
- Set up a water play station with small containers, cups, and water-safe toys.
- Let children explore pouring, splashing, and playing with the water.
- Optionally, add a few drops of blue food coloring to the water to make it visually engaging.
2. **Guided Questions**:
- As the children play, walk around and ask questions or make comments to direct their learning: "Is the water cold or warm?" "Look at how the boat floats on the water!"
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#### Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. **Story Time**:
- Gather the children again in a circle.
- Read a short story related to water, such as "Raindrop, Plop!" by Wendy Cheyette Lewison.
2. **Review and Sing**:
- Review the sources of water learned in the lesson.
- Sing a water-related song or rhyme (e.g., "Rain, Rain, Go Away").
3. **Goodbye Song**:
- End with a goodbye song, thanking the children for their participation.
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#### Assessment:
- Observe participation and engagement during the lesson.
- Ask follow-up questions to gauge understanding, such as "Where does rain come from?" or "Can you show me a picture of a river?"
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#### Notes:
- Ensure all water play activities are conducted under close supervision to maintain safety.
- Adjust the pace of the lesson according to the children’s interest and engagement levels.
- Be prepared to handle spills and have towels readily available.