Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Basic Science and Technology - Water: Sources

### Lesson Plan for Basic Science and Technology: Nursery 1 **Topic:** Water: Sources **Duration:** 30 minutes **Age Group:** 3-4 years old --- #### 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. --- #### 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) --- #### 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?" --- #### 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. --- #### 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!" --- #### 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. --- #### 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?" --- #### 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.


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