Mid Term Test – Review of First Term Lessons Basic Science Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Fun Test Day: Reviewing What We Learned in Basic Science!

Lesson Plan: Basic Science – Nursery 2 – First Term – Week 6

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Nursery 2

Term: First Term

Week: 6

Topic: Mid Term Test – Review of First Term Lessons

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Review all topics covered in the first term.
2. Recall key concepts and information from each topic.
3. Demonstrate understanding through a mid-term test.

Key Words: Review, test, topics, recall, understanding.

Entry Behaviour: The teacher will greet the students and remind them about the previous topics covered in the first term.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge: The teacher will remind students about the various lessons they’ve learned throughout the term, including sense organs, water, air, soil, and sharp objects. The teacher will ask students to recall key points from each lesson.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Memory: Remembering information from previous lessons.
• Critical Thinking: Recalling and analyzing key concepts.
• Communication: Discussing topics and answering questions.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with key words from each topic
• Printed handouts of the mid-term test
• Reference books from the Lagos State Scheme of Work

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Basic Science textbooks for Nursery 2

Content:

Mid Term Test: Basic Science – Nursery 2 – First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

1. Week 1: Sense Organs
   • Five sense organs: Eyes, Ears, Nose, Tongue, Skin.
   • Eyes see, ears hear, nose smells, tongue tastes, skin feels.
   • Safety tips: Don’t touch hot things, don’t put small things in ears or nose. 🔍👂👃👅
2. Week 2: Water
   • Water is a clear liquid.
   • Sources: Tap, well, river, rain.
   • Uses: Drinking, bathing, watering plants. 💧🚰🌱
3. Week 3: Air
   • Air is all around us, we breathe it.
   • Demonstration: Blow bubbles, feel wind.
   • Uses: Helps us breathe, fills balloons. 🌬️🎈
4. Week 4: The Soil
   • Soil is dirt where plants grow.
   • Items in soil: Stones, worms, roots.
   • Uses: Plants need soil to grow, we plant seeds in soil. 🌱🏞️
5. Week 5: Sharp Objects
   • Sharp objects can cut and hurt us.
   • Examples: Scissors, knives, broken glass.
   • Don’t play with sharp objects, ask an adult for help. ✂️🔪🚫

This test covers what we learned in our Basic Science lessons so far. Good luck! 📝🌟

Presentation:

Step 1: Review of Previous Topics

• The teacher revises the previous topics covered in the first term, including sense organs, water, air, soil, and sharp objects.

Step 2: Introduction of Mid-Term Test

• The teacher introduces the mid-term test, explaining its purpose and format.

Step 3: Mid-Term Test

• Students will be given the mid-term test to complete.
• The test will include questions related to the topics covered in the first term.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Review previous topics with students.
• Introduce the mid-term test.
• Monitor students during the test and provide assistance as needed.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in the review of previous topics.
• Take the mid-term test, answering questions based on their understanding of the topics.

Assessment: The mid-term test will serve as the assessment for this lesson. The teacher will evaluate students’ understanding based on their responses to the test questions.

1. Question: What helps us see things around us? Answer: Our eyes help us see things.
2. Question: Where does water come from when it rains? Answer: Water comes from the sky when it rains.
3. Question: Why do we need to breathe air? Answer: We need to breathe air to stay alive.
4. Question: What is soil? Answer: Soil is dirt where plants grow.
5. Question: Why should we not play with sharp objects? Answer: Sharp objects can cut and hurt us.
6. Question: What is the sense organ we use to smell? Answer: We use our nose to smell things.
7. Question: Where can we find water? Answer: We can find water in rivers, wells, and taps.
8. Question: How do plants grow? Answer: Plants grow in soil with water and sunlight.
9. Question: Why should we ask adults for help with sharp objects? Answer: Adults know how to handle sharp objects safely.
10. Question: What can we use air for? Answer: We can use air to fill balloons and breathe.
11. Question: What can sharp objects do? Answer: Sharp objects can cut and make us bleed.
12. Question: How do we hear sounds? Answer: We hear sounds with our ears.
13. Question: Can we play with broken glass? Answer: No, broken glass can cut us.
14. Question: Where do plants grow? Answer: Plants grow in soil and need water and sunlight.
15. Question: Is it safe to play with sharp objects? Answer: No, it’s not safe to play with sharp objects

Evaluation Questions: Questions will cover key concepts from each topic, such as:

1. Name three sense organs in the body.
2. Where does water come from when it rains?
3. What is the main use of air?
4. What is soil and what grows in it?
5. Why should we not play with sharp objects?

Objectives

1. Week 1: Sense Organs
   • Our __________ helps us see. a) Nose
     b) Eyes
     c) Ears
     d) Mouth
2. Week 2: Water
   • We can drink water from the __________. a) Sky
     b) Well
     c) Tree
     d) Rock
3. Week 3: Air
   • Air is all around us, and we __________ it. a) Eat
     b) Breathe
     c) Drink
     d) Sleep
4. Week 4: The Soil
   • Soil is where __________ grow. a) Birds
     b) Trees
     c) Fish
     d) Clouds
5. Week 5: Sharp Objects
   • We should not play with __________ objects. a) Soft
     b) Sharp
     c) Round
     d) Big
6. The sense organ we use to smell is our __________. a) Nose
   b) Eyes
   c) Ears
   d) Mouth
7. Water comes from the __________ when it rains. a) Sun
   b) River
   c) Cloud
   d) Moon
8. We need air to __________. a) Swim
   b) Jump
   c) Breathe
   d) Dance
9. Plants grow in the __________. a) Air
   b) Water
   c) Soil
   d) Sky
10. Sharp objects can __________ us. a) Hug
    b) Cut
    c) Kiss
    d) Sing
11. Our __________ helps us hear sounds. a) Nose
    b) Eyes
    c) Ears
    d) Mouth
12. We should ask an __________ for help when we see sharp objects. a) Adult
    b) Child
    c) Animal
    d) Tree
13. We can use air to fill __________. a) Bottles
    b) Cups
    c) Balloons
    d) Plates
14. We should not __________ with sharp objects. a) Eat
    b) Sleep
    c) Play
    d) Run
15. Water can be found in the __________. a) Desert
    b) Ocean
    c) Mountain
    d) Sky

Conclusion: The teacher will collect the completed mid-term tests and review them to assess students’ understanding of the first term topics. Any misunderstandings will be addressed in future lessons.