Second Term Mid Term Test Nursery 1 Age 3 Basic Science and Technology Nursery 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Class: Nursery 1
Age: 3 years
Term: First Term
Week: Week 6
Topic: First Term Mid Term Test
Duration: 45 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

  1. Pupils should demonstrate understanding of topics covered in the first term.
  2. Pupils should recall key concepts and safety rules.
  3. Pupils should engage in various assessment formats comfortably.

Key words: Test, Assessment, Recall, Understanding

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are expected to be familiar with concepts taught in previous weeks and ready for assessment.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • Question papers for the test
  • Pencils, erasers, and coloring materials
  • Assessment rubric for grading

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review topics covered in the past weeks to refresh memory and ensure readiness for the test.

Embedded Core Skills:
Recall, Understanding, Application

Instructional Materials:
Provide clear instructions for each section of the test. Monitor and assist pupils during the test.

Content:

  1. Q: What is the purpose of today’s test? A: The purpose is to assess your understanding of the topics we have learned so far this term.
  2. Q: What topics will be covered in the test? A: The test will cover the Five Senses and Safety in the Environment (Home and School).
  3. Q: Why is it important to keep our environment safe at home and school? A: It is important to avoid accidents and stay healthy.
  4. Q: Can you name two safety workers in the school? A: Teachers, security guards, and nurses are safety workers in the school.
  5. Q: True or False: We can touch hot things without gloves. A: False. We should not touch hot things without protection like gloves.
  6. Q: What do we wear to protect our heads outside? A: We wear hats or helmets to protect our heads outside.
  7. Q: What are three sense organs and their functions? A: Eyes (Sight), Ears (Hearing), Nose (Smelling).
  8. Q: Can you name two safe actions in the classroom? A: Sitting properly on chairs and walking instead of running are safe actions in the classroom.
  9. Q: What should we do if we see something dangerous in the classroom? A: We should tell a grown-up and not touch it.
  10. Q: Why should we listen to grown-ups about safety rules? A: We listen to grown-ups to stay safe and avoid accidents.

Multiple Choice Questions:

  1. What are the five senses?
    a) Eyes, Ears, Nose, Skin, Mouth
    b) Hands, Feet, Eyes, Ears, Nose
    c) Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple
    d) Sun, Moon, Stars, Planets, Clouds
  2. Why is it important to keep our environment safe at home?
    a) To play loudly
    b) To avoid accidents
    c) To run indoors
    d) To watch TV
  3. Who helps us stay safe in school?
    a) Friends
    b) Teachers, security guards, and nurses
    c) Strangers
    d) Animals
  4. What do we wear to protect our heads outside?
    a) Hats
    b) Helmets
    c) Scarves
    d) Gloves
  5. What is the meaning of environment?
    a) Everything around us
    b) Trees and plants
    c) Toys and games
    d) Cars and bikes
  6. What helps us see?
    a) Eyes
    b) Nose
    c) Mouth
    d) Ears
  7. What helps us hear sounds?
    a) Eyes
    b) Nose
    c) Mouth
    d) Ears
  8. What helps us smell things?
    a) Eyes
    b) Nose
    c) Mouth
    d) Ears
  9. What helps us eat food?
    a) Eyes
    b) Nose
    c) Mouth
    d) Ears
  10. What part of our body has hands?
    a) Arms
    b) Legs
    c) Feet
    d) Eyes
  11. What do we use to taste ice cream?
    a) Nose
    b) Ears
    c) Tongue
    d) Skin

     

  12. How many tongues do we have?
    a) One
    b) Two

     

  13. What do we use to feel soft blankets?
    a) Nose
    b) Ears
    c) Skin
    d) Tongue

     

  14. What do we use to smell cookies baking?
    a) Nose
    b) Ears
    c) Tongue
    d) Skin

     

  15. What do we use to taste fruits?
    a) Nose
    b) Ears
    c) Tongue
    d) Skin
  16. What color do we get by mixing red and blue? a) Purple
    b) Green
    c) Yellow
    d) Black
  17. What does the color red remind you of? a) Apples
    b) Birds
    c) Sky
    d) Water
  18. What color are bananas? a) Red
    b) Blue
    c) Yellow
    d) Green
  19. What color are clouds? a) Red
    b) Blue
    c) Yellow
    d) White
  20. What color are oranges? a) Red
    b) Blue
    c) Yellow
    d) Orange

True or False:

  1. We can touch hot things without gloves. (False)
  2. We should listen to grown-ups about safety rules. (True)
  3. We should run inside the classroom. (False)
  4. We don’t need to wear helmets when riding bikes. (False)
  5. We should keep toys in their place to avoid accidents. (True)

Fill in the Blank:

  1. Our environment includes our home, school, and __________. (playground)
  2. We should walk, not __________, inside the classroom. (run)
  3. Teachers, security guards, and __________ help us stay safe in school. (nurses)
  4. We wear __________ when it’s cold outside. (jackets)
  5. We should not touch __________ things like stoves. (hot)

Matching: 16. Match the sense organs with their functions:
– Eyes (Sight) – Ears (Hearing) – Nose (Smelling) – Skin (Feeling) – Tongue (Tasting)

Short Answer Questions:

  1. Name two safety workers in the school.
  2. What should we do if we see something dangerous in the classroom?
  3. Why is it important to keep our living room tidy?
  4. Give two examples of safe objects in the classroom.

Essay Questions:

  1. Explain the meaning of environment and why it’s important to keep it safe.
  2. Discuss three safety rules you follow at home or in school.
  3. Describe the functions of at least three sense organs.
  4. Explain why we should listen to grown-ups about safety rules.

Matching: Answers 16. Match the sense organs with their functions:
– Eyes (Sight) – Ears (Hearing) – Nose (Smelling) – Skin (Feeling) – Tongue (Tasting)

Content:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topics which were:

  • Five Senses
  • Safe Environment (Home and School)

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic:
Explains the format of the test and encourages students to do their best.

Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to give their own contributions and corrects when necessary:
Conducts the test, monitors for understanding, and ensures a quiet testing environment.

Teacher’s Activities:

  • Distribute test papers and materials.
  • Monitor students during the test.
  • Collect and review completed test papers.

Learners’ Activities:

  • Complete the test according to instructions.
  • Demonstrate understanding through written and practical questions.

Assessment:
Evaluate students’ performance based on the assessment rubric. Check for understanding and application of concepts taught.

Evaluation Questions:

  1. Name three sense organs and their functions.
  2. Why is it important to keep our environment safe at home and school?
  3. List two safety workers in the school.
  4. Name two safe objects and two unsafe objects in the classroom.
  5. True or False: We can touch hot things without gloves.
  6. What do we wear to protect our heads outside?
  7. Fill in the blank: Our environment includes our home, school, and __________.
  8. Match the sense organs with their functions.
  9. Short Answer: Give two examples of safe actions in the classroom.
  10. Essay Question: Explain why we should listen to grown-ups about safety rules.

Conclusion:
Collect and review test papers, mark accordingly, and provide feedback to students. Reinforce key concepts and safety rules as necessary.