Transportation on Land: How We Move Around

Basic Science and Technology
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 4
Age: 5-6 years
Topic: Transportation: Land
Sub-topic: i) Simple Explanation of Transportation
ii) Importance of Transportation
iii) Examples of Vehicles Seen on Land
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
i) Give a simple explanation of transportation.
ii) Mention some importance of transportation.
iii) Name examples of vehicles used on land.

Keywords

• Transportation
• Vehicles
• Importance
• Land
• Travel

Set Induction

• Show pictures or real examples of land vehicles such as cars, buses, and bicycles.
• Ask the pupils how they travel to school or other places.

Entry Behavior

Pupils should already be familiar with the concept of moving from one place to another and may have experience with different types of transport.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of land vehicles (cars, buses, bicycles, trucks)
• Flashcards with names of vehicles
• Chart showing different types of land vehicles

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils may already know how they travel to school or other places. Connect the lesson by discussing how people use vehicles to move from one place to another.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Listening
• Speaking
• Social skills (group discussion)
• Critical thinking

Learning Materials

• Pictures or flashcards of vehicles
• Chart showing various land vehicles

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 1
• Basic Science Textbook for Early Learners

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with names of land vehicles
• Pictures of land vehicles
• A simple model or toy car (if available)

Content

1. What is Transportation?
   • Transportation is the way we move people or things from one place to another.
   • It helps us travel to school, markets, hospitals, and other places.
2. Importance of Transportation
   • Transportation helps us get to different places quickly and safely.
   • It allows goods (like food and clothes) to be brought from one place to another.
   • It helps people visit friends and family far away.
3. Examples of Land Vehicles
   • Car: Used by families for traveling to different places.
   • Bus: Used to carry many people at once.
   • Bicycle: A small vehicle with two wheels, ridden by people.
   • Truck: Used for carrying goods from one place to another.
   • Motorcycle: A two-wheeled vehicle for fast travel.
   • Train: A long vehicle that runs on tracks and carries many people or goods.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the previous lesson.

• Review the concept of movement and travel, connecting it to the new topic of transportation.

Step 2: Introduction of the new topic:

• Discuss transportation and show pictures or models of land vehicles. Explain how people use these vehicles to move from one place to another.

Step 3: Student contributions and corrections:

• Encourage pupils to talk about how they travel and mention any vehicles they have seen on the road.
• Provide corrections or clarifications as needed.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures or models of land vehicles.
• Ask questions about how and why people use these vehicles.
• Explain the importance of transportation in our daily lives.
• Guide pupils in naming different types of land vehicles.

Learner’s Activities

• Name vehicles they have seen or used.
• Identify the vehicles shown by the teacher.
• Participate in discussions about the importance of transportation.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to identify land vehicles in pictures or by showing real examples.
• Have them mention one reason why transportation is important.
• Observe their ability to name various land vehicles.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is transportation?
2. Why do we need transportation?
3. Name three types of land vehicles.
4. What vehicle do you use to go to school?
5. Which vehicle is used to carry many people?
6. What is a bicycle used for?
7. How does a truck help people?
8. What type of vehicle is used to carry goods?
9. Can a motorcycle carry many people?
10. What do you call a vehicle that runs on tracks?

Conclusion

• Review the main points of the lesson: transportation, its importance, and examples of land vehicles.
• Encourage pupils to talk about the vehicles they use or see every day.
• Thank the pupils for their participation.

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“Transportation on Land: How We Move Around!”

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“Importance of Land Transportation”

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