Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 2

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Class: Nursery 2

Term: 2^nd Term

Date:
Week 8
Theme of the Week: Animals Around Us
Topic of the Day: Domestic and Wild Animals
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. Say what domestic animals are (animals that live with people).
2. Say what wild animals are (animals that live in the forest).
3. Give two examples of domestic and wild animals.
4. State one difference between domestic and wild animals.

Circle Time (5–10 minutes):

Show pictures of a dog and a lion.
Ask: “Which one can we keep at home?”

Main Activity (Hands-On):

Sort picture cards into two groups: Domestic and Wild.
Discuss that wild animals are dangerous and live far away.
Talk about respecting all animals.

Materials Needed:

Animal picture cards, sorting chart, animal storybook.

Movement Break:

Act like a cow (domestic) and a lion (wild).

Creative Time:

Color one domestic animal and one wild animal.

Language Development:

Words: “Domestic,” “Wild,” “Farm,” “Forest,” “Dangerous,” “Safe”
Children repeat: “Wild animals live in the forest.”

Assessment (Observation-Based):

✔ Can the child name one domestic animal?
✔ Can the child name one wild animal?
✔ Can the child tell the difference simply?