Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 1

Subject: Pre-science

Class: Nursery 1

Term: 3^rd Term

Week 7

Date:
Theme of the Week: Soil
Topic of the Day: Meaning of Soil and Soil Supports Plants
Age Group: 3–4 years
Duration: 1–2 hours

Learning Objectives:

1. Say what soil is.
2. Identify where soil is found.
3. Observe soil (color and texture).
4. Understand that plants grow in soil.

Circle Time:
Show containers of soil.
Let pupils look at and touch soil safely.
Teacher says: “Soil is the ground we walk on.”

Main Activity:
Observe soil (brown/black, dry or wet, grainy).
Pour small water into soil to see it hold water.
Show a plant growing in soil.
Demonstrate simple planting of seeds in soil.

Materials Needed:
Soil samples in containers
Small spade
Water
Potted plants
Seeds
Small pots

Movement Break:
Pretend to dig soil and plant seeds.

Creative Time:
Draw a plant growing in soil.
Color a garden picture.

Language Development:
Teacher: “Soil is the ground. Plants grow in soil.”
Pupils repeat: “soil, ground, plant.”

Assessment (Observation-Based):
✔ Can the child say what soil is?
✔ Can the child identify where soil is found?
✔ Can the child describe how soil feels?
✔ Can the child say plants grow in soil?