Discover the World of Sinking Objects Basic Science and Technology Nursery

Basic Science and Technology
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 7
Age: 5-6 years
Topic: Sinking Objects
Sub-topic: i) Understanding Sinking Objects
ii) Examples of Sinking Objects
iii) Description of Sinking Objects
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
i) Give a simple explanation of sinking objects.
ii) Mention examples of objects that sink.
iii) Describe the characteristics of sinking objects.

Keywords

• Sink
• Heavy
• Objects
• Water
• Bottom

Set Induction

• Show a large bowl of water with a few objects like a coin, stone, and plastic bottle.
• Ask pupils to guess what will happen when each object is placed in the water.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have learned about floating objects in the previous lesson and can differentiate between light and heavy objects.

Learning Resources and Materials

• A bowl of water
• Objects that sink (e.g., coins, stones, keys, nails)
• Flashcards with drawings of sinking objects

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils know some objects sink in water and might recall examples from everyday life, such as stones falling to the bottom of a pond.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Critical thinking
• Listening
• Speaking
• Sorting and classification

Learning Materials

• Bowl of water
• Real objects like coins, stones, keys, and nails
• Flashcards with pictures of sinking objects

Reference Books

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

Instructional Materials

• A clear bowl of water
• Heavy objects like keys, coins, and stones

Content

1. What are Sinking Objects?
   • Sinking objects are things that go to the bottom when placed in water.
2. Why Do Objects Sink?
   • Heavy objects sink because they are heavier than water.
   • Objects made of materials like metal or stone often sink.
3. Examples of Sinking Objects
   • Stone
   • Coin
   • Key
   • Nail
4. Characteristics of Sinking Objects
   • They are usually heavy.
   • They fall quickly to the bottom of water.
   • They do not stay on the surface like floating objects.
5. Activity: Sorting Sinking Objects
   • Pupils will place different objects into a bowl of water and observe which ones sink.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the previous lesson.

• Review floating objects and ask pupils if they remember what happens to heavy objects in water.

Step 2: Introduction of the new topic.

• Explain that sinking objects go to the bottom of the water and are heavier than floating objects.

Step 3: Activity Time.

• Provide pupils with various objects (e.g., stones, coins, plastic bottles). Let them test each object and sort the ones that sink.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the concept of sinking with demonstrations.
• Show examples of sinking objects.
• Guide pupils in testing and sorting the objects into sinking and non-sinking categories.

Learner’s Activities

• Listen to the teacher’s explanation and observe demonstrations.
• Participate in testing objects in the water.
• Identify and describe sinking objects.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to name one object that sinks.
• Observe how they perform the sorting activity.
• Test their understanding by asking them to describe why some objects sink.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a sinking object?
2. Why do objects sink in water?
3. Name one object that sinks.
4. Does a coin sink or float?
5. What happens when a stone is placed in water?
6. Can you name one heavy object that sinks?
7. Do light objects sink or float?
8. What is the difference between sinking and floating objects?
9. Why do keys sink in water?
10. Is a stone a sinking or floating object?

Conclusion

• Review the key points about sinking objects and their characteristics.
• Encourage pupils to observe other objects around them and classify them as sinking or floating.
• Praise them for their participation in the activity.

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“Discover the World of Sinking Objects!”

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