Meaning of Safety Environment – Home Nursery 1 Age 3 Basic Science and Technology Nursery 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Class: Nursery 1
Age: 3 years
Term: First Term
Week: Week 4
Topic: Safe Environment (Home)
Duration: 30 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

1. Pupils should be able to explain what environment means.
2. Pupils should understand reasons for keeping the environment safe.
3. Pupils should enjoy singing songs related to safety.

Key words: Safe environment, Home, Living room, Kitchen, Bedroom

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are expected to recognize rooms in their homes and some basic safety rules like not touching hot things.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of rooms (living room, kitchen, bedroom).
• Toy objects representing safe and unsafe actions.
• Song lyrics related to safety.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Start by asking pupils about rooms in their homes and things they do to stay safe. Connect to prior knowledge by discussing simple safety rules they follow.

Embedded Core Skills:
Observation, Communication, Singing

Instructional Materials:
Display pictures of rooms and safety actions. Use toys to demonstrate safe and unsafe behaviors.

Content:

SAFE ENVIRONMENT (HOME)

Meaning of Environment:

• Environment means everything around us, like our home 🏡, school 🏫, and playground 🌳.

Reasons for Keeping Our Environment Safe:

• Living Room: Keep toys and objects in their place to avoid accidents 🧸.
• Kitchen: Don’t touch hot things like stoves and pans to avoid burns 🔥.
• Bedroom: Keep floors clear to prevent falling 🛏️.

Class Discussion :

1. Q: What is environment? A: Everything around us, like our home, school, and playground.
2. Q: Why should we keep our environment safe? A: To avoid accidents and stay healthy.
3. Q: What should we keep in place in the living room? A: Toys and objects, so we don’t trip and fall.
4. Q: What should we be careful with in the kitchen? A: Hot things like stoves and pans to prevent burns.
5. Q: How can we keep the bedroom safe? A: Keep floors clear to avoid falling.
6. Q: What should we do if we see something dangerous? A: Tell a grown-up immediately.
7. Q: Why is it important to listen to grown-ups about safety? A: They know how to keep us safe.
8. Q: What do we wear to protect our heads outside? A: Helmets when riding bikes or playing sports.
9. Q: Should we play with electric sockets or wires? A: No, they can give us shocks.
10. Q: Can we climb on furniture like chairs and tables? A: No, it’s not safe. We could fall and get hurt.

Evaluation :

1. What is environment?
   a) Trees
   b) Everything around us
   c) Toys
   d) Cars
2. Why should we keep our environment safe?
   a) To have fun
   b) To avoid accidents
   c) To play games
   d) To watch TV
3. What should we keep in place in the living room?
   a) Toys
   b) Books
   c) Clothes
   d) Shoes
4. What should we be careful with in the kitchen?
   a) Hot things
   b) Toys
   c) Pillows
   d) Flowers
5. How can we keep the bedroom safe?
   a) Keep floors clear
   b) Play loudly
   c) Jump on beds
   d) Hide toys
6. What should we do if we see something dangerous?
   a) Tell a grown-up
   b) Play with it
   c) Ignore it
   d) Share it
7. Why is it important to listen to grown-ups about safety?
   a) They know games
   b) They keep secrets
   c) They keep us safe
   d) They cook meals
8. What do we wear to protect our heads outside?
   a) Hats
   b) Helmets
   c) Scarves
   d) Glasses
9. Should we play with electric sockets or wires?
   a) Yes, it’s fun
   b) No, they can give shocks
   c) Sometimes
   d) Ask a friend
10. Can we climb on furniture like chairs and tables?
    a) Yes, always
    b) No, it’s not safe
    c) Sometimes
    d) Ask a grown-up
11. What do we keep in place to avoid accidents in the living room?
    a) Books
    b) Toys
    c) Shoes
    d) Cups
12. What should we do if we spill something on the floor?
    a) Leave it there
    b) Clean it up
    c) Call a friend
    d) Jump over it
13. Where do we keep sharp objects like knives?
    a) In our pockets
    b) In the kitchen drawer
    c) On the floor
    d) Under our pillows
14. What should we wear when it’s cold outside?
    a) Shorts
    b) T-shirts
    c) Jackets
    d) Sandals
15. What should we do before crossing the street?
    a) Run fast
    b) Look both ways
    c) Close our eyes
    d) Talk loudly

Meaning of Safe Environment (Home)

A safe environment at home means:

• Keeping things tidy and in their place to avoid accidents.
• Not touching hot things like stoves to prevent burns.
• Not climbing on furniture to prevent falls.
• Listening to grown-ups about safety rules.
• Telling a grown-up if we see something dangerous.
• Playing safely and not running indoors.
• Not playing with electric sockets or wires.
• Wearing helmets when riding bikes for head safety.
• Washing hands before eating to stay healthy.
• Being gentle with pets to avoid bites or scratches.
• Having fun but staying safe at home!

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was:
Naming body parts and their functions. Connects safety to familiar places like home. Meaning and Identification of Basic Colours Basic Science and Technology Nursery 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic:
Explain what environment means (everything around us). Show pictures of living room, kitchen, and bedroom. Discuss reasons for keeping these places safe.

Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to give their own contributions and corrects when necessary:
Engage pupils in discussions about safety in different rooms. Sing safety songs together related to home safety.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and toys to demonstrate safety actions.
• Ask questions about safety reasons in different rooms.
• Lead singing sessions on safety songs.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify rooms in pictures and name safe actions.
• Answer questions about why we keep our home safe.
• Participate in singing safety songs.

Assessment:
Observe pupils’ participation in discussions and singing sessions. Check understanding of safety concepts through interactions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the meaning of environment?
2. Why should we keep our home safe?
3. Name a room in your home.
4. What should we do in the kitchen to stay safe?
5. Can we touch hot things like stoves?
6. What is one safe action in the living room?
7. Should we climb on furniture?
8. What do we do if we see something dangerous?
9. What song did we sing about safety today?
10. Why is it important to listen to grown-ups about safety?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark activities and interactions. Reinforces key safety messages and encourages pupils to practice safety at home.