### Nursery 2 Basic Science and Technology Lesson Plan: Water Storage
**Level:** Nursery 2
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Duration:** 45 Minutes
**Topic:** Water: Storage
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#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify different types of water storage containers.
2. Understand the importance of storing water properly.
3. Demonstrate how to store water safely.
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#### Materials:
- Visual aids (pictures of different water storage containers)
- Small buckets or containers
- Clear bottles with lids
- Funnels
- Water
- Towel for spills
- Flashcards with images of clean water and dirty water
- A storybook about water
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#### Introduction (10 Minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students and ask how they are feeling today.
- Sing a short water-related song to capture their attention (e.g., "Rain, Rain, Go Away" or “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”).
2. **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Show a picture of water and ask the students if they know what it is.
- Briefly explain that today, we will learn about storing water.
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#### Teaching and Learning Activities (25 Minutes):
**Activity 1: What is Water Storage? (10 Minutes)**
- Show different types of water storage containers using visual aids (buckets, bottles, tanks).
- Explain in simple terms that water storage means keeping water in a safe place so we can use it later.
**Activity 2: Importance of Storing Water (5 Minutes)**
- Discuss why it is important to store water properly (e.g., for drinking, cooking, washing).
- Use flashcards to show clean and dirty water, explaining that we need clean water to stay healthy.
**Activity 3: Demonstration on How to Store Water (10 Minutes)**
- Show students how to pour water from a bucket into a clear bottle using a funnel. Emphasize doing it carefully to avoid spills.
- Let a few students take turns trying it themselves while the rest observe and cheer them on.
- Remind them to always put the lid on the bottle to keep the water clean.
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#### Conclusion (5 Minutes):
1. **Recap:**
- Ask students to name the containers they saw today.
- Reinforce why it’s important to store water properly.
2. **Story Time:**
- Read a short, engaging story about how people and animals store water. This can be about a family that saves rainwater or about animals finding water in the wild.
3. **Closing:**
- Praise the students for their participation.
- Sing the water-related song again and let students dance or move around as a conclusion to the lesson.
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#### Assessment:
- Observe students' engagement and participation during activities.
- Check if students can correctly identify the water storage containers.
- Note whether students demonstrate an understanding of the importance of storing water.
#### Homework/Extension Activity:
- Ask the students with the help of their parents to bring in a picture of a way they store water at home and share it in the next class.
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#### Notes for the Teacher:
- Make sure all materials are prepared before the lesson starts.
- Ensure the activity area is safe and clean, especially when handling water.
- Be patient and give lots of positive reinforcement to encourage the students.
- Use simple language and repeat key points to ensure understanding.