Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 1

Subject: Pre-science

Class: Nursery 1

Term: 3^rd Term

Week 9

Date:
Theme of the Week: Chemicals Used at Home
Topic of the Day: Introduction to Chemicals, Kerosene and Petrol
Age Group: 3–4 years
Duration: 1–2 hours

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand chemicals are used at home.
2. Identify kerosene and petrol from pictures.
3. Learn basic safety rules about chemicals.

Circle Time:
Show pictures of kerosene stove and vehicles.
Explain chemicals help us but can be dangerous.

Main Activity:
Discuss kerosene (used for cooking/lighting).
Discuss petrol (used in cars and generators).
Emphasize: never touch, never drink chemicals.
Teach pupils to tell an adult if they see chemicals.

Materials Needed:
Pictures of kerosene stove/lamp
Pictures of cars and generators
Safety posters
Flashcards

Movement Break:
Pretend to drive a car.

Creative Time:
Color a car picture.
Draw a stove.

Language Development:
Teacher: “Chemicals can help us. Chemicals can harm us.”
Pupils repeat: “no touch, tell adult.”

Assessment (Observation-Based):
✔ Can the child identify kerosene or petrol from pictures?
✔ Can the child say chemicals can be dangerous?
✔ Can the child say ‘no touch’?
✔ Can the child say to tell an adult?