Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 2

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Class: Nursery 2

Term: 1^st Term

Date:

Week 4

Theme of the Week: Technology Around Us
Topic of the Day: Introduction to Machines
Age Group: 4–5 years
Period:
Duration: 1–2 hours (with breaks)

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Explain that machines help us work.
2. Identify simple machines at home and school.
3. State how machines make work easier.
4. Demonstrate careful use of machines.

Circle Time (5–10 minutes):

Discuss: “How do we sweep? How do we cut paper?”
Introduce simple meaning of machines.

Main Activity (Hands-On):

Show broom, spoon, scissors, stapler (safe demonstration).
Explain how each helps us.
Compare doing work with and without tools.

Materials Needed:

Real simple machines
Picture charts
Machine song chart

Movement Break:

Pretend to sweep, cut, and carry.

Creative Time:

Draw your favorite machine.

Language Development:

Words: “Machine,” “Tool,” “Work,” “Easy,” “Careful”
Repeat: “Machines help us work.”

Assessment (Observation-Based):

✔ Can the child name one machine?
✔ Can the child state its use?
✔ Does the child understand careful use?