Water Basic Science Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Nursery 2

Term: First Term

Week: 2

Topic: Water

Sub-topic: Understanding Water

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to explain what water is.
• Pupils should be able to mention sources of water.
• Pupils should be able to list the uses of water.

Key Words: Water, sources, uses, rain, river, lake, well, tap, drink, clean, cook, plants.

Entry Behaviour: The teacher will ask pupils about their experiences with water, such as drinking, bathing, or seeing rain.

Learning Resources and Materials: Pictures of different sources of water (rain, river, lake, well, tap), flashcards, chart paper, markers, Lagos State Scheme of Work.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge: The teacher will remind the pupils about the previous lesson on sense organs, highlighting how we need water to use our sense organs properly (e.g., drinking water to stay healthy).

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication: Pupils will express their understanding of water.
• Observation: Pupils will observe pictures of water sources.
• Critical Thinking: Pupils will think about the different uses of water.

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards of water sources
• Chart paper and markers for drawing
• Pictures showing uses of water

Content:

WATER

i) What is Water?

• Water is a liquid that we drink every day.
• It is clear and has no color.
• We need water to stay healthy and strong.

ii) Sources of Water:

• Rain 🌧️: Water that falls from the sky.
• Rivers 🏞️: Long streams of water that flow.
• Lakes 🏞️: Big areas of water surrounded by land.
• Wells ⛲: Deep holes in the ground where we can get water.
• Taps 🚰: Water that comes into our homes from pipes.

iii) Uses of Water:

• Drinking 🥤: We drink water to stay healthy.
• Bathing 🛁: We use water to keep our bodies clean.
• Cooking 🍳: We use water to cook food.
• Cleaning 🧽: We use water to wash dishes, clothes, and our homes.
• Watering plants 🌱: We give water to plants to help them grow.

Water is very important, and we must use it wisely.

Presentation :

1. Revision: The teacher revises the previous topic on sense organs and their importance. The teacher asks questions like, “What do we use our eyes for?”
2. Introduction: The teacher introduces the new topic, water. The teacher explains that water is a liquid we drink, and it is very important for us.
3. Interactive Session: The teacher shows pictures of different sources of water (rain, river, lake, well, tap) and asks pupils to name them. The teacher explains each source in simple terms.
4. Discussion: The teacher discusses the uses of water, such as drinking, bathing, cooking, cleaning, and helping plants grow. The teacher shows pictures for each use and asks pupils to describe what they see.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of water sources and uses
• Explain what water is and why it is important
• Encourage pupils to share their thoughts and experiences
• Correct and guide pupils’ contributions

Learners’ Activities:

• Name different sources of water
• Listen to the teacher’s explanations
• Share their experiences using water
• Describe pictures showing the uses of water

Assessment: The teacher will assess pupils’ understanding by asking questions like:

1. “Where does rain come from?”
2. “What can we do with water at home?”
3. Question: What is water? Answer: Water is a liquid we drink every day.
4. Question: Why do we need water? Answer: We need water to stay healthy and strong.
5. Question: What does water look like? Answer: Water is clear and has no color.
6. Question: Where does rain come from? Answer: Rain comes from the sky.
7. Question: What is a river? Answer: A river is a long stream of water that flows.
8. Question: Where can we find water at home? Answer: We can find water from taps at home.
9. Question: What is a lake? Answer: A lake is a big area of water surrounded by land.
10. Question: What is a well? Answer: A well is a deep hole in the ground where we get water.
11. Question: How does water help plants? Answer: Water helps plants grow.
12. Question: Why do we drink water? Answer: We drink water to stay healthy.
13. Question: How do we use water to keep clean? Answer: We use water to bathe and wash our bodies.
14. Question: How do we use water in cooking? Answer: We use water to cook food.
15. Question: Why do we use water to clean dishes? Answer: We use water to wash dishes and make them clean.
16. Question: What should we do with water? Answer: We should use water wisely and not waste it.
17. Question: How can we save water? Answer: We can save water by turning off taps when not in use.

Sense Organs Basic Science Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Evaluation Questions:

1. Water is a __________. a) Solid b) Liquid c) Gas d) Metal
2. We need water to stay __________. a) Dirty b) Clean c) Healthy d) Cold
3. Water can come from the __________. a) Sun b) Moon c) Rain d) Stars
4. A river is a source of __________. a) Fire b) Water c) Sand d) Wind
5. We get water from deep holes in the ground called __________. a) Rivers b) Wells c) Lakes d) Taps
6. Water that falls from the sky is called __________. a) Wind b) Snow c) Rain d) Sun
7. We drink water to stay __________. a) Hungry b) Tired c) Healthy d) Sleepy
8. We use water to __________ our bodies. a) Eat b) Clean c) Color d) Play
9. Water helps plants to __________. a) Grow b) Sleep c) Jump d) Run
10. We can get water from __________ in our homes. a) Trees b) Taps c) Books d) Shoes
11. We use water to __________ food. a) Paint b) Wash c) Cook d) Break
12. Water has no __________. a) Taste b) Color c) Smell d) All of the above
13. A lake is a __________ of water. a) Piece b) Source c) Kind d) Place
14. We use water to __________ dishes. a) Break b) Cook c) Wash d) Hide
15. We should use water __________. a) Wisely b) Wastefully c) Slowly d) Quickly

Part B Theory

1. What is water?
2. Name one source of water.
3. How do we use water to keep clean?
4. Can we drink water from a lake?
5. Why do plants need water?
6. Where can we find water at home?
7. What should we do if we see a river?
8. Why is rain important?
9. How do we use water to cook food?
10. Why should we save water?

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark and ensure pupils understand the topic. The teacher encourages pupils to ask questions if they need more help understanding water and its importance.