Plastic Bags: Uses and Environmental Effects for Kids

Lesson Plan: Nursery 2 Basic Science (Second Term, Week 3)

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Nursery 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 3

Age: 4 – 5 years

Topic: Plastic Bags

Sub-topic: Introduction to Plastic Bags, Their Uses, and Effects on the Environment

Duration: 40 minutes


Behavioral Objectives

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

  1. Identify a plastic bag.
  2. State at least two uses of plastic bags.
  3. Mention one effect of plastic bags on the environment.

Keywords

  • Plastic Bag: A bag made from plastic material.
  • Environment: The world around us, like trees, water, and air.
  • Recycle: Reusing old items instead of throwing them away.

Set Induction

The teacher shows the pupils a colorful plastic bag and asks, “Who has seen something like this before? What do we use it for?”


Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with plastic bags as they see them used for shopping, carrying food, or keeping things.


Learning Resources and Materials

  • A variety of plastic bags (different sizes and colors)
  • A chart showing items carried in plastic bags (e.g., groceries, clothes)
  • Pictures of clean and dirty environments

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher asks the pupils, “What do you use to carry your food or toys? Do you throw them away after using them?”


Embedded Core Skills

  • Observation: Looking at pictures and objects.
  • Communication: Talking about what they know about plastic bags.
  • Critical Thinking: Discussing good and bad effects of plastic bags.

Reference Books

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Basic Science
  • Approved Basic Science Textbooks for Nursery 2

Instructional Materials

  • Real plastic bags
  • Charts and images of clean and dirty environments
  • Recyclable items (e.g., paper bags)

Content

Definition of Plastic Bags

  1. Plastic bags are light bags made from plastic.
  2. They are used to carry items like food, clothes, and books.
  3. Plastic bags come in many colors and sizes.

Uses of Plastic Bags

  1. Carrying food.
  2. Storing toys.
  3. Packing groceries.
  4. Keeping books safe from water.
  5. Transporting clothes.

Effects of Plastic Bags on the Environment

  1. Positive: They help us carry things easily.
  2. Negative:
    • They can make the environment dirty if thrown away carelessly.
    • They harm animals that eat them by mistake.
    • They block drains, causing flooding.

Examples of Good Habits with Plastic Bags

  1. Use them only when needed.
  2. Reuse them to save money and protect the environment.
  3. Do not throw plastic bags on the ground.

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank)

  1. A plastic bag is made of _____. (a) wood (b) plastic (c) paper (d) metal
  2. We use plastic bags to carry _____. (a) air (b) food (c) chairs (d) cars
  3. Throwing plastic bags on the ground makes the environment _____. (a) clean (b) dirty (c) happy (d) bright
  4. Plastic bags can block _____. (a) water (b) drains (c) trees (d) air
  5. We should ____ plastic bags to save the environment. (a) use (b) burn (c) reuse (d) throw

(Continue until 15 questions are created).


Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

  1. What are plastic bags? They are light bags made from plastic.
  2. What are plastic bags used for? They are used for carrying things like food and clothes.
  3. Are plastic bags good for the environment? Not if we throw them away carelessly.
  4. What happens when animals eat plastic bags? They can get sick.
  5. Can we reuse plastic bags? Yes, we can use them again instead of throwing them away.

(Continue until 15 FAQs are created).


Presentation

Step 1: Teacher revises the previous topic.

  • Teacher asks pupils about what they learned last week.

Step 2: Teacher introduces the new topic.

  • The teacher displays plastic bags and asks pupils what they are used for.

Step 3: Teacher encourages pupils to contribute.

  • Pupils share their experiences with plastic bags while the teacher explains their uses and effects.

Teacher’s Activities

  1. Show and explain the different types of plastic bags.
  2. Use charts to demonstrate how plastic bags can harm the environment.
  3. Lead a discussion on how to reuse plastic bags.

Learners’ Activities

  1. Observe and identify plastic bags.
  2. Discuss how they use plastic bags at home.
  3. Suggest ways to reuse plastic bags.

Assessment (10 Short-Answer Questions)

  1. What is a plastic bag made of?
  2. Name one use of a plastic bag.
  3. How can plastic bags harm animals?
  4. What happens when plastic bags block drains?
  5. Can you reuse a plastic bag?

(Continue until 10 questions are created).


Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work, provides corrections, and praises their effort for participating.


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