Exploring Fruits: The Yummy Part of Plants! Basic Science and Technology

Basic Science and Technology
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 5-6 years
Topic: Plants We Eat: Fruit
Sub-topic: i) Simple Explanation of Fruits
ii) Types of Fruit and Importance of Fruits to the Body
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
i) Give a simple explanation of what fruits are.
ii) Mention some types of fruits.
iii) State the importance of fruits to the body.

Keywords

• Fruit
• Importance
• Types of fruits
• Body

Set Induction

• Show pictures or real examples of different fruits to the class (e.g., banana, apple, orange, watermelon).
• Ask pupils if they have ever eaten any of these fruits and what they think fruits are.

Entry Behavior

Pupils should already know what plants are, having been introduced to the concept in earlier lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures or real fruits
• Flashcards with fruit names
• Chart showing types of fruits

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils may already be familiar with some fruits from home or the market. Connect the lesson by asking about fruits they have seen or eaten before.

Embedded Core Skills

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

Learning Materials

• Pictures of fruits
• Flashcards with names of fruits
• A fruit basket for practical demonstration

Reference Books

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

Instructional Materials

• Real fruits or fruit pictures
• Flashcards

Content

1. What Are Fruits?
   • Fruits are the parts of a plant that contain seeds and are usually eaten for food.
   • They grow on trees, bushes, or vines and are often sweet or sour in taste.
2. Types of Fruits
   • Fleshy Fruits: These are juicy and soft, like apples, oranges, and bananas.
   • Dry Fruits: These are not juicy and can be eaten in different ways, like nuts and seeds.
3. Importance of Fruits to the Body
   • Fruits provide vitamins that help the body stay healthy.
   • They are a source of energy and help us stay strong.
   • Fruits help keep our skin, hair, and eyes healthy.
   • They help with digestion because they have fiber.
   • Fruits protect the body from sickness by boosting the immune system.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the previous lesson.

• Review the parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves) and introduce the new topic of fruits as an edible part of the plant.

Step 2: Introduction of the new topic:

• Discuss what fruits are, showing examples and asking questions to encourage pupil participation.

Step 3: Student contributions and corrections:

• Allow pupils to name fruits they know and discuss their importance based on their understanding. Provide corrections if necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures or real fruits.
• Ask pupils to identify the fruits and describe their appearance.
• Discuss the importance of fruits and encourage pupils to share their thoughts.
• Provide examples of different types of fruits and their benefits.

Learner’s Activities

• Name fruits they have eaten before.
• Identify fruits shown by the teacher.
• Participate in discussions about the importance of fruits.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to point to or name fruits they know.
• Have them tell you one way that fruits are good for the body.
• Observe their ability to identify and describe different fruits.

Evaluation Questions

1. What are fruits?
2. Name three types of fruits you know.
3. How do fruits help your body?
4. Can you name a fruit that grows on a tree?
5. What fruit is yellow and curved?
6. Which fruit do you know that is red and round?
7. Why should we eat fruits every day?
8. What part of the plant is a fruit?
9. Is an apple a fruit or a vegetable?
10. Which fruit has seeds inside it?

Conclusion

• Review the main points of the lesson: what fruits are, types of fruits, and their importance to the body.
• Encourage pupils to eat different types of fruits for a healthy body.
• Thank the pupils for their participation.

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