Uses of Stones Basic Science Nursery 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lesson Plan: Nursery 2 Basic Science (Second Term, Week 9)

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Nursery 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 9

Age: 4 – 5 years

Topic: Uses of Stones

Sub-topic: Exploring the Uses of Stones in Daily Life

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Identify stones in their surroundings.
2. Mention at least three uses of stones in daily life.
3. Participate in a simple activity involving stones.

Keywords

• Stone: A hard, solid object found on the ground.
• Building: Making houses or structures.
• Decoration: Making something look pretty.

Set Induction

The teacher displays a small collection of stones and asks, “Who has seen these before? What do we use them for?”

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with stones as they see them on the ground and may have played with them.

Learning Resources and Materials

• A collection of small stones (different sizes and shapes)
• Pictures of houses, roads, and gardens made with stones
• Colorful charts showing items made from stones

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher asks pupils, “Where do we find stones? Have you ever used a stone to do something, like play or build?”

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation: Examining the stones provided.
• Communication: Talking about how stones are used.
• Creativity: Imagining and describing how they can use stones.

Reference Books

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

Instructional Materials

• Real stones of different sizes and shapes
• Charts showing buildings, roads, and sculptures made with stones
• Pictures of children playing with stones

Content

Definition of Stones

1. Stones are hard, solid objects found on the ground.
2. They come in different sizes, shapes, and colors.
3. Stones are natural materials from the earth.

Uses of Stones

1. Building:
   • Stones are used to make houses, walls, and roads.
2. Playing:
   • Children use small stones to play games like “catch” or drawing lines.
3. Decoration:
   • Stones are used to make gardens look beautiful.
4. Tools:
   • In old times, stones were used as tools for cutting or grinding.
5. Making Statues:
   • Big stones are shaped into statues or artworks.

Examples of How Stones Are Used

1. Stones are used to make brick walls.
2. They are used to decorate flowerpots.
3. People use stones to build roads.
4. Children use stones to play games.
5. Stones are used to carve statues.

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank)

1. A stone is a _____ object. (a) soft (b) hard (c) liquid (d) sticky
2. Stones are used to build _____. (a) houses (b) cars (c) water (d) trees
3. Stones can make a garden look _____. (a) dirty (b) beautiful (c) messy (d) hot
4. Children use stones to _____. (a) eat (b) play (c) sleep (d) wash
5. Big stones can be shaped into _____. (a) statues (b) clothes (c) flowers (d) pencils

(Continue until 15 questions are created).

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. What is a stone? A hard object found on the ground.
2. Where can we find stones? On the ground or in gardens.
3. What can stones be used for? Building, playing, and decorating.
4. Can we use stones to build roads? Yes.
5. Why do people decorate gardens with stones? To make them look pretty.

(Continue until 15 FAQs are created).

Presentation

Step 1: Teacher revises the previous topic.

• The teacher asks pupils about what they learned last week about another material, e.g., plastic bags.

Step 2: Teacher introduces the new topic.

• The teacher explains what stones are and displays real stones for the pupils to touch and observe.

Step 3: Teacher encourages pupils to contribute.

• Pupils share ideas on where they have seen stones or how they use them.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Show and describe different types of stones.
2. Explain the uses of stones with the help of charts and pictures.
3. Demonstrate a simple activity, like creating a pattern with stones.

Learners’ Activities

1. Observe and touch the stones shown by the teacher.
2. Name places where they have seen stones.
3. Participate in arranging stones to make simple patterns.

Assessment (10 Short-Answer Questions)

1. What is a stone?
2. Name one use of stones.
3. Can stones be used to play games?
4. What do stones make a garden look like?
5. What are stones used for in building?

(Continue until 10 questions are created).

Conclusion

The teacher moves around to check the pupils’ work, corrects them where necessary, and praises their participation.

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