Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Basic Science and Technology - Water Transport

**Lesson Plan: Water Transportation** **Grade Level**: Nursery 2 **Subject**: Basic Science and Technology **Duration**: 45 minutes **Topic**: Water Transportation ### Objectives By the end of the lesson, students will: 1. Understand what water transportation is. 2. Identify different types of water transport vehicles. 3. Recognize some of the uses of water transport. ### Materials Needed - Picture cards of various water transport vehicles (boats, ships, submarines) - A storybook about a trip on a boat - Toy models of water transport vehicles - Chart paper and markers - Glue and scissors - Large basin/container and water with small floating toys (for activity) - Coloring sheets or printouts featuring water transport vehicles ### Vocabulary - Boat - Ship - Submarine - Waterway - Transport ### Lesson Sequence 1. **Introduction (5 minutes)** - Greet the students and briefly discuss what transportation means. - Introduce the concept of water transportation by asking, "Have you ever seen a boat or a ship?" and showing pictures of different water transport vehicles. 2. **Story Time (10 minutes)** - Read a storybook that involves a journey on a boat or ship. - Ask comprehension questions related to the story to gauge understanding and keep the students engaged. - For example, "Where did the boat go?" and "What can we see when we ride on a boat?" 3. **Discussion and Exploration (10 minutes)** - Show the students pictures of boats, ships, submarines, and other water vehicles. - Explain each type of vehicle in simple terms, e.g., "A boat is a small vehicle that moves in water," "A ship is a big boat that carries many people or goods." - Discuss the uses of water transport, such as moving people and goods from one place to another. - Allow students to touch and explore toy models of the vehicles. 4. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes)** - Set up a small "waterway" using a large basin or container filled with water. - Demonstrate how small floating toys that represent boats and ships can move in the water. - Let each student take a turn moving the toy boats around the basin. Emphasize safety and care with water. 5. **Art and Craft (5 minutes)** - Provide students with a simple coloring sheet featuring water transport vehicles. - Guide the students to color the pictures. - Optional: Assist students in making a paper boat using folding paper. 6. **Conclusion and Recap (5 minutes)** - Recap the lesson by pointing to the pictures and asking students to name each water vehicle. - Ask a few review questions, such as "What is a boat?" and "What can a ship carry?" - Praise students for their participation and good behavior during the class. ### Assessment - Observe and note students' ability to identify and name different water transport vehicles. - Listen to responses during the interactive activity and discussion. - Check completed coloring sheets for engagement. ### Follow-Up/Homework - Suggest that students draw a picture of their favorite water transport vehicle at home and bring it to the next class to share with everyone. - Encourage parents to take students to visit a local waterway to see real boats and ships if possible. ### Teacher’s Reflection - Assess the success of the lesson based on student engagement and understanding. - Reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. Adjust the lesson plan accordingly for different learning needs and preferences.